The first class of 24 registered nurses will complete their bachelor of science in nursing degree in a new agreement between UCHealth Memorial and the University of Colorado Colorado Springs Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences. (Full Press Release)

Cherry Creek High School’s Austen Mazenko and Fairview High School’s Hongyi Chen won top honors among 186 competitors in the 35th Colorado Mathematical Olympiad. (Full Press Release)

A new dual graduate degree program will prepare students for a variety of positions in policy analysis and for management in the public and nonprofit sectors. (Full Press Release)

Philanthropist and community entrepreneur Brenda Smith will receive the 2018 UCCS College of Business Lifetime Entrepreneurship Award at a May 18 campus luncheon. (Full Press Release)

A business leader in southern Colorado will be recognized with the CU Distinguished Service Award during the 44th UCCS spring commencement ceremony May 11 (Full Press Release)

A community trailblazer and campus benefactor will be honored with the University Medal at the 44th UCCS spring commencement ceremony. (Full Press Release)

Timeless classics and contemporary works ranging from fun to thought-provoking will mark the upcoming 2018-19 season for Theatreworks as the company begins its first full season at the Ent Center for the Arts. (Full Press Release)

The inaugural graduates of the UCCS Mini-MBA program celebrated the completion of their program with individual capstone project presentations that represented $2,898,400 in achieved and planned financial impact in Colorado Springs. (Full Press Release)

The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts selected two Colorado Springs teams for its prestigious Partners in Education program. UCCS Presents will work with Academy District 20 and the Fine Arts Center at Colorado College with District 11. (Full Press Release)

Seven University of Colorado Colorado Springs master’s programs and one doctoral program earned recognition as national leaders in the new U.S. News & World Report graduate school rankings released March 20. (Full Press Release)