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5 lessons on improving US education—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 odds—overcoming tough challenges to offer students from a wide range of backgrounds rich and even joyful educational experiences.

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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.​

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Model behavior: How a financial theorist’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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Making the case for sustainability in business

April 11, 2023

Case competitions offer students an opportunity to take on real-world, “wicked” problems with the knowledge and skills they develop in the classroom. Leeds business students share their experiences.

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Meal-plan like a registered dietitian

April 11, 2023

Deciding what and how to eat can feel challenging and time consuming. Yet, planning meals can help you to eat healthier, stay on budget and avoid food waste. Medical Services dietitians share tips to help you meal plan like a pro.

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How to communicate better

April 11, 2023

Communication is a foundational skill that can help you in school, your career and other areas of life. Here are some ways you can work on building your communication skills in your time at CU Boulder.

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Program helps students make quantum leap to the future

April 11, 2023

CU Boulder's physics department and engineering college have launched the Quantum Scholars program to develop the next-generation quantum workforce.

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Voting for GPSG elections now open

April 11, 2023

Vote for your representatives in the Graduate and Professional Student Government for next year. Elected positions include college senators, executives and co-senators. Voting ends Friday.

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5 ways to finish the semester strong

April 11, 2023

With the end of the year in sight, staying motivated and focused on academics can be challenging. But you want your hard work this semester to pay off. Here are some tips to maintain momentum and finish the semester strong.

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As rising temperatures affect Alaskan rivers, effects ripple through Indigenous communities

April 11, 2023

Six decades of river data in Alaska highlight the cumulative and consequential impacts of climate change for local communities and ecosystems in the Arctic.

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