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The CU Equestrian Team brought mini horses to campus. (Zach Ornitz/University of Colorado)

Photos: Furry friends help ease the stress of crunch time

April 13, 2023

With end-of-semester academics and activities in sight, creating a sometimes frenzied pace, who couldn't use a yoga break with baby goats or a moment to connect with miniature horses? Both sets of furry friend delighted campus community members this week.

Chip the buffalo mascot and Integrated Teaching and Learning Lab team members pose with a kite

ā€˜Letā€™s go fly a kiteā€™: Fair set for April 23

April 13, 2023

A free and open event with the Integrated Teaching and Learning Lab will feature fun and interactive kite demos in celebration of National Kite Month. Stop by and enjoy the happiness of kites!

Dimitri Nakassis

Archaeologist wins National Endowment for the Humanities fellowship

April 13, 2023

Dimitri Nakassis, a professor in the Department of Classics and former ā€œgenius grantā€ winner, has landed NEH support to complete a paradigm-shifting study of ancient Greece.

A student rides their bike along Boulder Creek

10 things to do this weekend: Love where you live, clean up Boulder Creek, more

April 13, 2023

This weekend brings free roller skating, finals prep with Disability Services, the Cannabis and Psychedelic Symposium, a 5K for diabetes, a look at the evolution of GPS, animal sanctuary volunteer work and more.

Breast cancer cells seen under the microscope

Researchers identify promising new target for drug-resistant breast and ovarian cancers

April 12, 2023

By inhibiting a protein that helps cancer cells repair themselves, scientists hope to develop new drugs that treat resistant tumors with fewer side effects.

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New designation to recognize CU dispatchers

April 12, 2023

Emergency communications technicians in police departments at CU Boulder, CU Anschutz and the Colorado Springs campus will be officially designated as first responders.

2022 graduating students enjoy free breakfast burritos in front of a Forever Buffs sign

Graduating students: Mark your calendars for these upcoming events

April 12, 2023

From Grad Appreciation Days (including cap decorating, photos ops and breakfast) to Grad Bash and more, mark your calendars for upcoming events. Enjoy your finals days of the semester and the many celebrations in store for you!

A teacher at a lectern speaks to students sitting at desks

5 lessons on improving US educationā€”from high schools that beat the odds

April 12, 2023

Edited by a trio of CU Boulder researchers, a new book titled Schools of Opportunity: 10 Research-Based Models of Equity in Action tells the stories of nine U.S. high schools that flourished despite the oddsā€”overcoming tough challenges to offer students from a wide range of backgrounds rich and even joyful educational experiences.

Rustandy building

High-impact research drives increase in Leeds School rankings

April 11, 2023

As research productivity soars worldwide, Leeds School of Business professors continue to enjoy outsized influence in advancing business knowledge.ā€‹

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Model behavior: How a financial theoristā€™s insights help explain activity in markets

April 11, 2023

Fresh out of college, Brian Waters found himself working with White House financial advisors during the Great Recession. As this year's Pardo Memorial Finance lecturer, he utilized games to help students understand strategy and decision-making.

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