Welcoming New Faculty and Staff to the Dragon Community

Happy New Year! Looking back on Fall 2025, we see that many Dragon employees joined us last semester! The stories (below) about new faculty and staff came about through interviews with students. We invite you to read these fun Q&A’s and see photos to recognize new teammates and welcome them, albeit belatedly, to the Dragon Community. The list above does […]

Recognizing Lauren Kupfer with Dragon Pride

We recognize Lauren Kupfer, assistant to the VP of enrollment management & strategic initiatives, for her leadership in a campus climate feedback session. Lauren heard concerns and fostered a fruitful discussion with empathy and approachability. “It leads me to believe that she is proud to be a Dragon and wants to see the university succeed,” Jeff Salinas-Jenni says. Thank you, […]

Pre-Tax Account Deadlines

Dec. 31 Deadline: Spend Most Pre-Tax Account Funds If you set aside money in a pre-tax account for day care, medical, dental, or transit expenses, you have until Dec. 31, 2025 to use most of the funds. What happens to unused funds: Dependent Care Expense Account- This account is use it or lose it. You lose any money you do […]