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Colorado Springs and much of the world is facing unprecedented challenges due to COVID-19. The stay-at-home orders have led to business closures, staggering unemployment numbers and a virus-induced recession. As people across the U.S. begin returning to work, the question remains: what does the future hold for the U.S. economy?

The Colorado Section PGA recently awarded Mark Bacheldor ’08 the 2020 Professional Development Award for his outstanding contributions to the education of PGA Professionals.

The Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Collegiate Program at UCCS College of Business recently selected 18 faculty and staff members from regional colleges to serve as 2020-21 Ethics Champions. College presidents elect up to three representatives to serve in this role for their respective campuses.

The 14 faculty and staff members will serve as new Ethics Fellows for the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Collegiate Program at UCCS College of Business during the 2020-21 academic year. The prestigious Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative fellowships are awarded to UCCS faculty and staff who demonstrate excellence in pedagogical activities related to applied business, professional and organizational ethics.

Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing career fields in the nation, and with good reason: as the world grows increasingly reliant on technology, organizations need skilled professionals to defend their networks. More than 17,000 cybersecurity positions in Colorado are vacant at any time. 

Many middle and high school students aspire to go to college. But when asked if they feel ready to tackle college life, less than half of America’s high school students say yes. 

Ben Kwitek – entrepreneur, inventor, angel investor and Director of Innovation at UCCS – has been named to the Small Business Administration’s National Small Business Development Center Advisory Board.