Commencement weekend is almost here, and the CC community is invited to help celebrate the Class of 2026. Commencement will take place Sunday, May 17, bringing together graduates, faculty, staff, families, and friends, for one of the College’s most meaningful traditions.

As we prepare for the weekend, please review the Commencement website for key event details, including dates, times, locations, ticket information, accessibility information, and livestream options. We look forward to celebrating this important milestone with our graduates and the many people who have supported them along the way.

CC President Manya Whitaker, Pikes Peak State College President Lance Bolton, and Sami Koller ’27, geology major and transfer student from PPSC. Photo by Jamie Cotten / Colorado College

By Alexa Gromko

An idea three years in the making is finally a reality, thanks to dedicated educators working behind the scenes to make it happen—and students in the Pikes Peak region will benefit. Colorado College and Pikes Peak State College (PPSC) have established a new partnership that creates a dedicated transfer pathway for PPSC students to continue their education at CC, strengthening access to a liberal arts degree for students in the Pikes Peak region.

CC President Manya Whitaker and PPSC President Lance Bolton signed the formal agreement at a ceremony at CC’s Gaylord Hall on Thursday, April 30. On hand to witness the historic initiative take flight were area educators, leadership from both colleges, civic leaders, staff, and members of the media.

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Beth Malmskog, Associate Professor of Mathematics & Computer Science, has been awarded the David and Lucile Packard Professorship. The professorship recognizes exemplary teaching and scholarship, with special emphasis on college-wide contributions.

Cory Scott, Assistant Professor of Mathematics & Computer Science, has been awarded a Dean of the Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award. Professor Scott has been at CC since 2021 and teaches several computer science courses, including Data Structures and Algorithms, Applied Python, and various Topics classes.

(From left) Emma Snow ’26, Mohan Raghunath ’26, Will Myers ’26, Zoe Williamson ’26, Willa Schendler ’26, Jeremy Jarecki ’26, Felipe Singer ’26, Aden Katz ’26, and Evan Cote ’26.

By Helen Lewis

For senior History majors, a block at Chicago’s Newberry Library helped them bring their final research projects to life using historic letters, maps, photo albums, business documents—and even century-old wedding cake.

“For me, this class is the argument for the Block Plan,” says Amy Kohout, Associate Professor of History. “We can pick up our senior seminar and take it to Chicago, where our students get to conduct their thesis research as junior fellows at the Newberry Library—a world-class archive.”

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Photo provided by the FAC

Join resident cabaret artist and FAC Theatre Company Music Director J. Chang-Tablada for “You Oughta Know: Alanis Morissette and the Women Who Rocked the Industry” on Friday, May 8, at 5:30 p.m. This lecture explores the influence of Alanis Morissette and the powerful wave of women in rock who shaped, challenged, and expanded the industry.

Through song and storytelling, J. Chang-Tablada will trace musical connections across generations, from artists like Stevie Nicks to contemporary musicians like Olivia Rodrigo, celebrating the fearless voices and emotional honesty that continue to redefine what it means to be heard. The lecture coincides with Jagged Little Pill: The Musical, on stage April 30-May 24. Tickets are $24, or $18 for FAC members, and include your first drink. The themed cocktail is Rock ‘n’ Rye.

(Left to right) Pierson Parker ’29, Toby Rivkin ’29, Rosie Weisman ’29, and Ashley Ruff ’29, attend a canoeing exercise on Thursday, April 2 at Prospect Lake during a block of outdoor adventure, techniques, and safety skills around canoeing, biking, and rock climbing. Photo by Jamie Cotten / Colorado College