Theodore Dru Alison “Theo” Cockerell

Undergrad uncovers evidence suggesting CU pioneer favored eugenics

Dec. 16, 2022

Undergraduate Ciara O’Neil found documents indicating CU Museum of Natural History co-founder Theodore Dru Alison “Theo” Cockerell was a eugenics sympathizer.

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Reduced campus services, operations Dec. 26–30

Dec. 16, 2022

The CU 鶹 campus will have reduced services and operations Dec. 26–30 and will resume normal weekday operations on Jan. 2. Get details.

Graduates toss their caps in the air

Access to IUDs, other long-acting contraception boosts college graduation rates

Dec. 15, 2022

Women with easier access to the full range of contraceptive methods, including intrauterine devices and implants, are as much as 12% more likely to obtain a four-year college degree than those with more limited access, according to new research. The study comes amid growing concerns that access to certain forms of contraception is under threat in some areas of the country.

UV light

Ultraviolet light can annihilate COVID-19 aerosols, but there’s a tradeoff with air quality

Dec. 15, 2022

A new CIRES-led study finds germicidal ultraviolet light disinfection can be used to fight COVID-19 in high-risk environments. However, the technique produces harmful secondary chemicals in indoor air, with a significant but not overwhelming impact. There are multiple strategies that can be used to minimize the air quality impact, which are now under investigation.

miniature satellite about the size of a shoebox

Scientists testing future technology to extend solar energy measurements

Dec. 15, 2022

Since July 2022, a miniature satellite about the size of a shoebox has been orbiting Earth and monitoring how much solar energy reaches the atmosphere, one of the "most important" Earth science measurements. Now, scientists are finalizing their analysis of the first five months of the testing.

Fall leaves frame Old Main building

Student success team wraps up fall projects, looks to spring for continued work

Dec. 15, 2022

From launching a new student communication model to improving the allocation of scholarships, the Buff Undergraduate Success team is providing a review of initiatives the group has helped implement and is looking forward to addressing next semester. See the latest.

Johnette Martin and Jessica Quah working in the American Music Research Center collections

Doctoral students gain professional experience in archives

Dec. 15, 2022

For musicology students Johnette Martin and Jessica Quah, working in the American Music Research Center archives has deepened their understanding of Colorado's history and how music has played a part in that history.

Bettina Love

Plan to attend the CU Social Justice Summit with Bettina Love Jan. 31

Dec. 15, 2022

Registration has opened for the CU Social Justice Summit on Jan. 31, and organizers have announced that noted author, scholar and educator Bettina Love will give the keynote talk at the virtual summit.

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Congratulations to our fall 2022 graduates

Dec. 15, 2022

Chancellor Philip DiStefano shares warm wishes for a bright future with the fall 2022 graduates of CU 鶹. Watch the video now.

Assistant Vice Chancellor Ryan Chreist

Stay connected as a Forever Buff

Dec. 15, 2022

A message from the Alumni Association’s Assistant Vice Chancellor Ryan Chreist: Congratulations, graduates! As you take your next steps into the professional world, know that you have access to many CU resources to support your career and help you stay connected to the Forever Buffs community.

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