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Congratulations to Bernadette Latham ’27 on earning a 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholarship—one of the nation’s most prestigious honors for undergraduate researchers.

Latham is bring recognized for her research essay that focused on her brain imaging research, targeting social impact, and methodological advancement.

“Winning this award has strengthened my motivation to continue pursuing research and reaffirmed my commitment to women’s brain research,” says Latham.

A Neuroscience major with double minors in Global Health and Human Biology and Kinesiology, Latham plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Neuroscience.

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Barry Goldwater Scholarship Foundation

When Hyungyu Kim ’27 launched WITHUS, a charitable clothing brand inspired by the "power of togetherness," he envisioned using design to support people facing hardship. What he found at Colorado College was a community of students eager to help bring that vision to life.

Students at CC collaborated to turn WITHUS into a growing movement for good. Most recently, Kim partnered with Lydia Vassallo ’27 to raise awareness of epilepsy and support the Danny Did Foundation through hoodie sales inspired by her family’s story.

Their work is a powerful example of how CC students connect and create to make an impact together.

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Happy Pride Month, Tigers! 🏳️‍🌈

Colorado College joined the Pikes Peak Pride Parade this weekend, celebrating the vibrant LGBTQ+ community that helps make Colorado Springs stronger.

CC members walked alongside thousands of others in support of inclusion, belonging, and pride. Thank you to everyone who marched, cheered, and celebrated with us. 💛🖤

📸: Mark Reis

First-year students Nick Brashear ’29 and Kyle Kihlberg ’29 launched PeakAssist, a student-led program connecting Colorado Springs businesses with CC students through marketing internships.

As part of the pilot program, Abigail Hill ’29 and Skye Pratt ’29 are gaining hands-on experience with local partner Humble Coffee, creating social media content, designing promotional materials, and helping plan events.

PeakAssist gives students the opportunity to build real-world marketing skills while helping local businesses grow through authentic, student-driven marketing. The program has already established partnerships with Humble Coffee, Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, and Renew Coffee Cart.

Interested in getting involved? Students or businesses can connect with PeakAssist to learn more: https://www.peak-assist.com/

Read more about the experience: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/newsevents/newsroom/2026/first-year-students-pilot-marketing-program-with-local-businesses.html

History came to life for CC students in "From Pearl Harbor to Honouliuli" as they traveled to Hawaii to explore the impact of World War II on Japanese Americans through archival research, visits to historic sites, and conversations with descendants of Japanese American veterans.

The experience challenged students to think critically about how history is told, remembered, and understood.

“Rather than assuming all Nikkei experienced World War II in the same way, the humanization of history afforded from this class helped expand our understanding of how communities form, diverge, and unite during tough periods,” says Kole Petersen ’27.

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We're opening doors across the Four Corners! 🏜️

Students from Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah who qualify will pay no more than $40,346 per year to attend CC, and often much less. Plus, Colorado College always meets 100% of demonstrated financial need.

Want to see what this could mean for you? Check your eligibility and explore the net price calculator: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/admission/4c/index.html

Computer Science major Mary-Kate Laibhen ’28 has been accepted into Break Through Tech’s AI Program, a year-long experience that prepares students for careers in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science.

“As technology continues to advance, I think it’s critical that AI systems are designed not only to be effective but also responsible and secure,” Laibhen says. “Being part of that work—developing tools that both innovate and safeguard—really motivates me.”

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Help us congratulate Colorado College alum Mary Reinbold ’25! She earned a prestigious Princeton in Asia Fellowship and will spend the next year teaching English in rural Japan before beginning medical school.

Inspired by her own Japanese immersion education growing up in Alaska, Reinbold hopes to foster cultural exchange and excitement for language learning while teaching preschoolers in Yakage, Japan.

“CC prepares students to be highly adaptable,” says Reinbold, “and I found that the Block Plan and the travel grants I received made it possible for me to learn new subjects quickly and build community wherever I go.”

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Photos provided by Reinbold.

Four recent alums from Colorado College have been awarded prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowships, one of the nation’s top honors for graduate STEM research. 🔬

These Tigers are tackling complex global challenges that include ecology and economics through groundbreaking research and fieldwork around the world.

Their work reflects the power of mentorship, research opportunities, and the Block Plan at CC. Read more about their journeys and their research goals in the comments.