Grad student Clare Bradley takes lunch break with her standard poodle

Top tips for success with less stressÌý

May 3, 2017

During finals week, most students are overwhelmed. All the added stress from classes, papers and exams makes finding time for self-care and stress relief difficult. But no matter what you have going on, it's important to step away from stress every once in awhile.

Graduate student Julie Byle holds an aquatic invertebrate near creek

Grad student working to transform science education

May 3, 2017

Graduate student Julie Byle is delving into a new, transformative approach to science education thanks to a National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship.

Students painting guard rail

Healthy Buffs: Good vibes

May 3, 2017

"Treat yourself" is one of those mantras we all can get behind, and a recent study found when we treat others, too, everyone gets a psychological boost. Here are a few ideas to get the good vibes going, whether you have 30 seconds or all afternoon.

Graduates walk to place on Folsom Field

Graduation dates and reminders

May 3, 2017

With the spring semester coming to an end, here are the key dates and reminders for graduating students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Michael Persinger

Class of 2017: A student inspired by his father

May 3, 2017

Graduating senior Michael Persinger, intent now on medical school, thanks his father for helping him achieve his dreams. "He taught me to always keep pushing no matter what is thrown at me, and I’ve tried to keep that mentality whenever I’m faced with challenges."

Lonnie Rickel in Army uniform

Class of 2017: A childhood dream becomes reality

May 3, 2017

As a kid, Lonnie Rickel planned to enlist in the Army, never seriously considering college. CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø provided the best of both worlds: the college experience with an ROTC program.

Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation Terri Fiez

VC Fiez on federal budget process: Participation, persistence and patience

May 3, 2017

Determining the federal budget is a lengthy and complex process that includes many opportunities for input along the way. Vice Chancellor Terri Fiez explains the process and discusses CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø's ongoing efforts to grow research funding.

Chancellor Phillip P. DiStefano

Chancellor's Corner: Crossing the finish line

May 2, 2017

The academic year starts as a marathon, ends in a sprint, and now the finish line is in sight. Whether you are a new graduate or a returning student I hope you will take advantage of the abundant resources of the university to break the tape and make a difference in your community, in your nation and in the world.

CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø sociology professor Jill Harrison

Sociology professor explores bureaucracy, environmental justice failures

May 1, 2017

With environmental justice programs showing minimal success in bringing equality to low-income communities, Jill Harrison is actively researching bureaucratic causes, thanks to funding from American Council of Learned Societies.

Nathaniel Nash and Rachel Boyce set up a light stand. (Photo courtesy of CMCI.)

Journalism programs earn reaccreditation

May 1, 2017

In a 23-0 decision among voting members on Friday, the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC) granted full reaccreditation to CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø's undergraduate and graduate journalism programs.

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