Senior Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Martin Wood has announced his retirement, effective August 4, 2025, after 31 years at UCCS. Other vital campus projects with Martin’s stamp on them include the Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience, the acquisition of the building that houses University Hall, and the acquisition of the building that houses UCCS cybersecurity. An active leader in the community, Martin has contributed to numerous boards, notably serving as chair of the Penrose Hospital Community Board, Colorado Springs Chamber/EDC, Colorado Springs Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, Colorado Springs Sports Corp, Pikes Peak Community Foundation, National Cybersecurity Center, Pikes Peak Waterways, and the Colorado Springs Regional Leadership Forum.