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On August 16, °®ÒºAƬ hosted its first-ever Rowdy Rally, the official convocation and kickoff to the academic year. The event welcomed new students, energized returning Roadrunners, and set the stage for a year of growth and connection.

The day featured Rowdy & Ready, an inspiring Welcome Ceremony with university leaders and keynote alumna Bianca Machado, and the high-energy Roadrunner Carnival.

Rowdy Rally was more than a welcome, it was the start of new journeys, fresh beginnings, and a reminder of the vibrant spirit that defines °®ÒºAƬ.

Here’s to an incredible year ahead, Roadrunners!

A huge thank you to our College of Business volunteers:

  • Ethan Waples, Interim Dean of the College of Business
  • Rey Hernández-Julián, Interim Associate Dean and Director of the MBA Program
  • Wendy Walker, CBUS Advising Coordinator
  • Donelyn Jones, CBUS Advisor
  • Lindsey Wadle, Marketing Coordinator
  • Brianny Morrison, First-year Outreach and Retention Specialist
  • Owen Herman, Tutoring Center
  • Oliver Dickhausen, Industry Navigator for the FHLBank Affordable Housing Institute
  • Thank you for helping make this inaugural event a success!

Meet the New Incoming Class! �

From first-gen students to global learners, here’s a snapshot of who’s joining us this semester:

👉 45% are first-time to college students
👉 30% are transfer students
👉 3.8% are out-of-state students
👉 24 are international students, representing 10 countries � (Germany, Nepal, Canada, Costa Rica, South Korea, Australia, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Ghana, and Libya)
👉 52% are first-gen, being one of the first in their families to attend college
👉 Most common high schools for first-time students: Cherokee Trail, Eaglecrest, North, Rangeview, and Smoky Hill
👉 Most common transfer schools: Community College of Aurora, Arapahoe Community College, Front Range Community College, Community College of Denver, and Red Rocks Community College

Here’s to a wonderful first semester, Welcome, Roadrunners! ��💙

*This information was provided by °®ÒºAƬ Admissions

College of Business Clubs were representing!

The College of Business presence was strong at the event, giving students a firsthand look at the opportunities available beyond the classroom.

  • Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE), the professional business fraternity focused on sales, marketing, and management, connected with students interested in building real-world skills, networking, and gaining leadership experience.

  • The Accounting Student Organization (ASO) shared how students can engage with peers, prepare for professional certifications, and connect with industry professionals.

°Õ³ó±ðÌýFHLTopeka Bank Affordable Housing Institute, was also there to welcome new students and share ways to get involved.