Community college students

CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø bets big on community college students to boost STEM pipeline

Sept. 6, 2018

A new federal grant focused on community colleges gives CU Engineering and its partners a boost to diversify interest in STEM fields in Colorado and coast to coast.

Chancellor Phil DiStefano and ATLAS Director Mark Gross join former Chancellor Richard L. Byyny and former ATLAS Director Bobby Schnabel to unveil a sign dedicating the ATLAS lobby in their honor

ATLAS lobby named to honor institute's founders

Sept. 6, 2018

ATLAS Institute's lobby was named Wednesday in a historic ceremony honoring two individuals who envisioned ATLAS and led the effort to create it.

rendering of building

CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø expanding offerings on Western Slope

Sept. 5, 2018

Western Slope students in Gunnison, Colorado, will soon be able to earn CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø degrees in computer science and engineering, thanks to a newly announced partnership.

Porter Biosciences under construction in 1971

50 years later, MCDB department still breaking new ground

Sept. 5, 2018

Hundreds will converge on campus this week to celebrate a department credited with redefining what it means to study biology, and putting Â鶹¹ÙÍø on the map as a biotech hub. The anniversary event is open to the public.

Daniel Baker

Daniel Baker receives top Earth and space science award

Sept. 5, 2018

Daniel Baker, director of the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP), has received the American Geophysical Union's highest honor.

Aaron Treher and Molly McDermott speak with the Cargills at their farm.

Pushing Boundaries: Grad students think like barn swallows to craft an artistic nesting site

Sept. 5, 2018

Side by Side is a community art and science event focused on barn swallows, a declining songbird species that nests exclusively in human-made spaces.

Person leans against brick wall, checking smartphone

Earn rewards, make the world a better place

Sept. 5, 2018

Did you know you can earn prizes such as ski passes, gift cards and concert tickets when you recycle or refill your water bottle? Get rewarded for everyday sustainable actions with the PIPs app.

Two students study for Italian class

Stress Less: Managing time and getting things done

Sept. 5, 2018

Ever taken an Instagram break from studying and, before you knew it, 30 minutes had gone by? Get tips on managing your time and getting the most out of your classwork and study sessions.

Ball Corp CEO John Hayes chats with Engineering Dean Bobby Braun during a 'fireside chat' event

First-ever Ball Career Day coming up Sept. 20

Sept. 5, 2018

Students from across campus, whether they're studying English or aerospace, will have the chance next fall to learn about the vast career opportunities offered by Ball Corporation, a Fortune 300 company based in Broomfield.

Kid looks through telescope as part of CU-STARs project

CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø Outreach Awards fund 34 projects

Sept. 5, 2018

This year's outreach projects are from every college and school and range from innovative K-12 programs to community-based initiatives in Colorado and beyond.

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