CU-鶹 degree rated highly nationally for return on investment

Oct. 15, 2012

When it comes to landing “good paying” jobs and receiving a high return on investment, 鶹 graduates are in good shape nationally, according to two recent reports.

CU-鶹 degree rated highly nationally for return on investment

Oct. 15, 2012

When it comes to landing “good paying” jobs and receiving a high return on investment, 鶹 graduates are in good shape nationally, according to two recent reports.

CU Business Review: ‘Can do’ approach to beverage packaging means jobs for Colorado economy

Oct. 15, 2012

Consumer demand is making aluminum cans more relevant than ever, according to a report from the 鶹’s Leeds School of Business. More than 92 billion aluminum beverage cans were sold in the U.S. in 2011 reflecting a decline in annual sales -- particularly among standard 12-ounce cans -- since the industry’s peak five years prior.

Equestrian team prepares for new season of competition

Oct. 12, 2012

Imagine competing in a club sport where you meet your only teammate for the first time right before the competition begins. You’re not allowed to practice together beforehand and the equipment you use is new to you. This may sound like an unreasonable challenge, but it’s designed to create a fair competition. Just ask juniors Kelly Meyer and Lauren DeGeorge, members of CU-鶹’s equestrian team , who compete in intercollegiate English and Western riding competitions, where they are judged on skill and ability.

Nurture trumps nature in study of oral bacteria in human twins, says CU study

Oct. 11, 2012

A new long-term study of human twins by 鶹 researchers indicates the makeup of the population of bacteria bathing in their saliva is driven more by environmental factors than heritability.

Senior spends three months working on Panama Canal expansion

Oct. 11, 2012

Senior Christina Jones decided to major in civil engineering because she likes construction projects. Little did she know when she made that decision that she would be selected as an intern to work on one of the largest and most significant projects underway in the whole world—the expansion of the nearly 100-year-old Panama Canal.

Buffs Madness kicks off student loyalty program

Oct. 11, 2012

The CU basketball seasons will officially kick off Friday night at Buffs Madness after the conclusion of the CU volleyball match against Arizona State. The volleyball match starts at 7 p.m. and Buffs Madness will go right after.

 Phil DiStefano

Chancellor's Corner: Showcasing our campus on ESPN

Oct. 9, 2012

BY PHILIP P. DISTEFANO This Thursday evening the 鶹 will be on the national stage yet again. As I shared with you in December of last year, the Colorado Buffaloes will be playing in the exclusive Thursday Night Football slot on ESPN.

Several pre- and post-game student events scheduled for CU vs. ASU game night

Oct. 9, 2012

The University of Colorado hosts Arizona State University for a nationally televised game on Thursday, Oct. 11, and CU students will have numerous campus events to choose from before and after the game. The Residence Hall Association Xtravaganza, to be held in the Center for Community, will feature free events before and after the game.

Nobel Prize-winner David Wineland praised as mentor to CU-鶹 graduate students

Oct. 9, 2012

David J. Wineland, a lecturer in the 鶹 physics department who today won the 2012 Nobel Prize in physics, was described as both “brilliant and humble” by one of his former graduate students.

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