Carry the Light

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UCCS students have big dreams: to prepare for impactful careers, pursue life‑changing experiences and make positive contributions to their communities. To fully pursue those ambitions, they rely on the breadth of opportunities that define a UCCS education—from innovative programs and hands-on experiences to resources that spark creativity, leadership, entrepreneurship and well-being.

That’s where you make the difference.

On April 9, the UCCS community will unite for Carry the Light, our annual spring giving day. This one-day event supports scholarships, programs and resources that help students thrive and carry the light of UCCS into the world.

Please join us on April 9. Every gift helps remove barriers, strengthen transformative programs and open doors for students to explore and excel.

Click here to get to know UCCS Giving Day supporters in our Giving Day Voices series!

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You did it!

The early results for UCCS Giving Day are in, and they are inspiring.

This year, more than 180 donors came together to Carry the Light for UCCS students, raising over $115,000 for scholarships, programs and services that help them succeed.

Those funds are already being put to work, and we can’t thank our generous giving community enough. We couldn’t have done it without you!

97 days ago by Tessa Ackerland
Today is the day!

UCCS Giving Day is here, and it’s your chance to light students’ path to success by funding the scholarships, programs and services they rely on. Every gift counts—can we count on yours?


98 days ago by Tessa Ackerland
UCCS Giving Day is April 9!

Mark your calendar for April 9! That’s UCCS Giving Day, a powerful tradition that harnesses the generosity of the Mountain Lion community to transform students’ lives.

Called Carry the Light, this 24-hour fundraising event supports the scholarships, programs and resources students need to excel academically and personally—and cross the graduation stage.

Check out the funds you can support this year—there’s something to fit every passion and priority—then join us on April 9 to build a bright future for UCCS students.


105 days ago by Tessa Ackerland
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