Among the graduates who will celebrate earning their degrees during the spring 2025 UCCS Commencement ceremonies, seven are UCCS employees.

Employees who will earn degrees as part of the spring class of 2025 include:

• Zhenyu Lin, OIT, Master of Science in Computer Science
• Kim Paine, College of Education, Master of Arts in Leadership in Student Affairs in Higher Education
• Jenna Press, University Communications and Media Relations, Master of Arts in Communication
• Christopher Lalone, Student Engagement, Bachelor of Arts in Communication
• Leya Schnitter (she/they), Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Master of Arts in Leadership in Education
• Vijay Banerjee, Computer Science, Ph.D. – Computer Science
• AJ Vafiades, HR, Master of Business Administration

If you are aware of an addition to be made to this list, please email the Office of University Communications.

Many staff take advantage of the tuition benefit provided to CU employees and qualified dependents. UCCS employees can waive up to twelve credits per academic year for undergraduate and graduate courses. For additional information, visit CU Employee Services.