Photo provided by Chidambaram

By Julia Fennell ’21

From co-leading CC’s chapter of Sunrise Movement, a youth-centered climate action group, to co-chairing Bridge Scholars and working as a refugee resettlement intern, Kaviya Chidambaram ’27 is making a difference in her local community—and others agree. Campus Compact recently named Chidambaram to their 2025-2026 Cohort of Newman Civic Fellows.

Chidambaram says that as a young person today, it can be easy to feel as if the world is burning and there is nothing you can do to fix it.

“I want to counter youth political apathy and climate anxiety with hope and connection,” says Chidambaram, an International Political Economy major and Environmental Studies minor. “Young people will bear the brunt of the climate crisis, yet we are often denied the political power and voice to make changes that are vital for our future. I work to support underrepresented changemakers in recognizing the power we have as the leaders our communities need. This looks like education on the power we hold in shaping our governance, building and empowering a community that leans on each other, and connecting students with their elected officials while mobilizing youth to get the people we need into office.”

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The 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings were recently released, and Colorado College shines in several categories.

CC has been ranked as the #2 Most Innovative National Liberal Arts College—underscoring our unique and forward-thinking approaches, like the Block Plan, which enhance the educational experience and prepare students for the future.

Here are some additional 2026 accolades:

This recognition reflects the collective efforts of our faculty, staff, and students who bring the liberal arts to life each day. We’re encouraged by our progress in several areas and remain focused on what matters most: creating an environment where every student can thrive.

As we roll out CC’s brand refresh assets, we’re asking all Canva users to tidy up their accounts before Dec. 19.

Here’s what to do:

Anything older than a year that’s still in Canva after Dec. 20 will be deleted — so take a few minutes now to save what matters most!

Photo provided by the FAC

Stop by the FAC between October 15-25 to explore a selection of creepy-crawly artworks that will put you in the Halloween spirit. Museum collections staff will be working in the gallery and available to discuss these works and their care on Friday, Oct. 17 from 1 to 2 p.m.

Illyana Collins ’29 made the leap from women’s softball to men’s baseball when she came to CC—one of just three women on the team—as a catcher. Photo by Jamie Cotten/Colorado College