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• Graduation hat toss gets retro makeover

  May 21, 2013 3:15 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - The graduates of United States Air Force Academy Class of 2013 may have to hold their hat a little longer for this year's flyover. Since the Air Force Thunderbirds have been grounded indefinitely by sequestration budget cuts, the Texas Flying Legends and WestPac Restorations have stepped up... more »

• Cadet's research makes it easier to spot Spice Play Video

  February 25, 2013 7:57 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - The synthetic drug Spice is supposed to mimic the high that comes from using marijuana. It's legal in most places except the military. Thanks to the work of Air Force Academy cadet Alexa Gingras, it's now easier for commanders to test whether a member of their ranks... more »

• Study: High school grad rate highest since '76

  January 21, 2013 1:51 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - The nation's high school graduation rate is the highest since 1976, but more than a fifth of students are still failing to get their diploma in four years, the Education Department said in a study released Tuesday. Officials said the steady rise of students completing their education... more »

• Tim Tebow sends video to Alamosa High Graduation for girls killed in crash

  May 27, 2012 8:03 AM

  The three young girls, killed by a suspected drunk driver in Pueblo were honored by Tim Tebow at Alamosa High School's graduation yesterday. 14 year-old Serina Sena, 14 year-old Selena Mascarenas and 18 year-old Anisa Montoya were killed after being hit head-on by another driver while heading home from... more »

• Cadets, parents ready for AFA graduation Play Video

  May 21, 2012 5:58 PM

  It's graduations week at the Air Force Academy, with a long list of events leading up to Wednesday's commencement. President Obama is scheduled as the keynote speaker. Monday was the Cadet's formal parade; giving seniors leadership, military, academic and athletic honors. All of the cadets, freshmen on up, march... more »

• Congrats, UCCS 2012 grads! Play Video

  May 18, 2012 8:58 PM

  There are lots of high school and college graduations going on right now; today was commencement for students at University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Thousands of undergrads and graduate students gathered at the World Arena this morning. It was an extra special day for one mom and her son,... more »

• Michelle Obama delivers commencement speeches

  May 13, 2012 8:35 AM

  GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - First Lady Michelle Obama says the example of the four North Carolina A&T State University students who started the sit-in movement for desegregation more than 50 years ago shows what young people can do to change the world. Obama was the commencement speaker Saturday at the... more »

• CSU-Pueblo graduates receive diplomas

  May 5, 2012 7:06 PM

  Proud graduates received their diploma at CSU-Pueblo's commencement ceremony. Hundreds of grads and even more family members filled the Event Center at the state fairgrounds. Jean Dubofsky, the first woman to serve on the Colorado Supreme Court and the first attorney to achieve recognition for gay rights from the U.S.... more »

• Just over 1,000 graduate from Air Force Academy

  May 25, 2011 6:49 PM

  AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) - About 1,000 cadets have graduated from the Air Force Academy and are starting their careers with the rank of second lieutenant. Air Force Secretary Michael B. Donley was the guest speaker at the graduation ceremony Wednesday at the campus outside Colorado Springs. The... more »

• Thunderbirds set to take flight in Colorado Springs

  May 23, 2011 7:32 PM

  You might have noticed some thunder in the skies today. That's because the Air Force Thunderbirds are in town. Today the jets took to the skies in preparation for their flyover during Wednesday's Air Force Academy graduation. Two of the pilots are Colorado natives. Capt. Nicholas Holmes, A CSU... more »

• Thunderbirds arrive

  May 23, 2011 4:55 PM

  The Air Force Thunderbirds are in Colorado Springs practicing for one of their annual appearances - the graduation ceremony of cadets at the Air Force Academy. That happens Wednesday morning. more »

• Denver Mayor Vidal attends CU-Denver commencement

  May 15, 2011 12:29 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Denver interim Mayor Guillermo "Bill" Vidal will be attending the University of Colorado at Denver commencement for about 2,100 students. Vidal graduated from the university with a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering and will be receiving the 2011 University of Colorado Denver Alumni Appreciation... more »

• CU-Boulder confers 5,897 degrees in commencement

  May 7, 2011 3:05 PM

  BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - A crowd of about 20,000 watched roughly 5,900 University of Colorado-Boulder students earn degrees. The Daily Camera reports the university conferred 4,593 bachelor's degrees, 884 master's degrees, 164 law degrees and 256 doctorates during the ceremony Friday. Chipotle Chief Executive Steve Ells, an art... more »

• Howard Dean to be commencement speaker at Naropa

  April 30, 2011 2:37 PM

  BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - Former Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean is scheduled to deliver the commencement speech to Naropa University graduates next weekend. The former presidential candidate and Vermont governor will address them May 7 in Macky Auditorium on the University of Colorado campus in Boulder. The Camera... more »

• Study shows how local economy would benefit if more graduated from high school

  April 26, 2011 6:02 PM

  A study from the Alliance for Excellent Education projects a boost to economy in Colorado Springs and Pueblo if the high school drop out rate could be cut by half. "The best economic stimulus is a high school diploma," said Bob Wise, president of the Alliance for Excellent Education... more »

• High school kids shop for their dream job

  February 18, 2011 5:33 PM

  Graduation and summer internships are on the horizon and one high school offered a program for their students to meet potential employers. Rampart High School in Colorado Springs hosted a Career Day on Friday morning. It was an opportunity for students to meet and talk with a variety of professionals.... more »

• Holloway family lawyer dismisses Van der Sloot claims

  September 7, 2010 10:08 AM

  The lawyer for the mother of an Alabama teen who disappeared in Aruba has dismissed claims by the Dutchman suspected in the case that he extorted money from the parents to get back at them. Speaking on NBC's Today Show Tuesday, John Kelly, a lawyer for Natalee Holloway's mother... more »

• Graduation goal realized

  June 3, 2010 4:45 PM

  A local high school student overcame a physical disability to walk across the stage at graduation much to the surprise of his classmates and teachers. Christopher Dana suffered a crippling injury to his spinal cord last summer. The Sand Creek High School senior had lost all feeling below the... more »

• Watching the Thunderbirds

  May 26, 2010 2:54 PM

  A ticket to the Air Force Academy graduation is one of the hardest tickets to snag in the Pikes Peak Region. Along with the graduation comes a 30-minute air show by the Air Force Thunderbirds. For those who didn't have a ticket, Interquest Parkway provided a great vantage point... more »

• The Air Force has 1,001 new lieutenants

  May 26, 2010 2:39 PM

  The 1001 graduates of the United States Air Force Academy Class of 2010 have taken the oath and are now fully commissioned 2nd Lieutenants. In his commencement address this morning, Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff encouraged the graduates to use their imaginations as they... more »

• Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman in Colorado Springs

  May 26, 2010 9:55 AM

  The nation's top uniformed military officer is addressing Air Force Academy graduates as Congress moves toward repealing the military's ban on openly gay service members. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm. Mike Mullen, is the speaker at Wednesday's graduation. The White House says Mullen is on... more »

• Watch a live stream of AFA graduation

  May 26, 2010 8:44 AM

  Four years of hard work has come to an end for 1,001 Air Force Academy cadets, who are about to become 2nd Lts. The nation's top uniformed military officer, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen, is addressing Air Force Academy graduates as Congress moves toward... more »

• Pomp, parade and falconry at AFA today

  May 25, 2010 9:00 AM

  The Air Force Academy Class of 2010 will turn over command of the cadet wing to the junior class this morning at Stillman Parade Field. The public is invited to attend this free event. No tickets are required. Shuttle buses will take you from the Cadet Field House to... more »

• AFA award honors grad killed in Afghanistan

  May 25, 2010 8:48 AM

  The Air Force Academy has new cadet award in honor of a graduate who was killed in Afghanistan. The 1st Lt. Roslyn L. Schulte Cadet Award will be presented on Tuesday to an academy senior for character, leadership and service. The winner will be chosen from 11 nominees. ... more »

• The Thunderbirds are here

  May 23, 2010 3:51 PM

  The Air Force Thunderbirds have arrived in Colorado Springs. The squadron of F-16 aerial demonstration jets will perform for the graduation ceremony at the US Air Force Academy on Wednesday. The pilots conducted a re-enlistment ceremony for about 20 airmen at Peterson Air Force Base. Dr. David Benke,... more »

• UCCS graduation today - traffic impacts

  May 21, 2010 9:11 AM

  More than 1,100 students will receive degrees today from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. The graduation ceremony will be held at the Colorado Springs World Arena at 11 am. Traffic will be impacted in the area from around 10 am. UCCS will award 18 doctoral degrees,... more »

• Thunderbirds will perform in Colorado Springs

  May 20, 2010 1:22 PM

  You can expect to see the Air Force Thunderbirds flying over the Pikes Peak region next week. They'll arrive at Peterson Air Force Base Sunday in preparation for AFA graduation on Wednesday. Practice runs are scheduled for Monday and possibly Tuesday. Some roads will be closed around Falcon Stadium... more »

• Salazar to speak at Denver high school graduation

  May 12, 2010 12:23 PM

  The Denver School of Science and Technology didn't win a contest to have President Barack Obama be the commencement speaker this year, but it's getting a Cabinet member instead. The White House said Wednesday that Interior Secretary Ken Salazar will speak at the school's commencement ceremony May 29. Salazar... more »

• University of Colorado commencement today

  May 7, 2010 8:48 AM

  Nearly 6,000 University of Colorado students on the Boulder campus are getting their degrees during spring graduation ceremonies. Commencement begins Friday morning at Folsom Field. John Wood, founder of the international nonprofit "Room to Read," will deliver the commencement speech. CU will award 4,530 bachelor's degrees, 850... more »

• Kalamazoo Central wins Obama as graduation speaker

  May 4, 2010 11:44 AM

  Kalamazoo Central High School has won a contest to have President Barack Obama as its commencement speaker this spring. The western Michigan school was one of three finalists in the Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge. Education Secretary Arne Duncan announced the winner Tuesday. The Denver School... more »

• CSU-Pueblo graduation to be streamed live

  April 29, 2010 1:39 PM

  The CSU-Pueblo graduation ceremony this weekend will be streamed live on the internet for those who can't attend in person. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 1 at the Colorado State Fairgrounds. Graduates should report at 8:45 a.m. There are nearly a thousand graduates this year... more »

• Six students finish college with a bonus

  April 28, 2010 2:18 PM

  Six students at Colorado State University-Pueblo will receive more than just a diploma on May 1, they'll also get back the tuition money they paid for their last semester. For a full time student that could be more than $1,500. The four-year incentive program began The University began the... more »

• Colorado school competes for Obama graduation speech

  April 10, 2010 1:14 PM

  A Colorado high school is in the race to win a commencement speech delivered by President Barack Obama. The Denver School of Science & Technology was one of six schools named a finalist in the national competition on Friday. The charter school was selected after submitting answers to essay questions,... more »

• Admiral Mullen to speak at AFA graduation

  March 11, 2010 6:22 PM

  The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has been selected to give the commencement address at this year's Air Force Academy graduation. Admiral Mike Mullen is a 1968 graduate of the US Naval Academy. He was sworn in as the 17th chairman, back in October of 2007. Admiral... more »

• Fighting through a tough job market

  January 28, 2010 8:37 PM

  In a tight job market, the phones are ringing often at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Career Center. Right now though, a lot of the people asking for help finding a job are alumni. "They are coming back and saying, "I'm having some trouble in the job market.... more »

• Disabled Colorado Springs veteran earns unique college degree

  December 16, 2009 1:30 PM

  Steve Bassett is a disabled Air Force veteran. Friday he'll become the first person to earn a Bachelor of Innovation degree from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. The degree is a unique combination of courses in business, engineering, globalization and communication. He is graduating as president of... more »