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GUEST COLUMN: Colorado uniquely positioned to serve Space Command's mission

The University of Colorado has a longstanding commitment to providing nation-leading discovery and support in space to industry and government partners. Our four campuses position CU and the state...

The Gazette

GUEST COLUMN: UCCS supports space industry

Colorado Springs Gazette

Guest opinion: Mark Kennedy: How COVID-19 has been, and is, changing CU

By making an early announcement about a remote start to spring semester, we hope to bring a level of certainty to how our students, faculty, staff, and the community approach the weeks and months...

Daily Camera

CU researchers, global partners model which COVID vaccine distribution strategies work best

Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder's BioFrontiers Institute are using mathematical models to help determine which distribution strategies will work best. "When it comes to vaccines...

7 News

Can preschoolers learn virtually? In a Denver pilot program, some kids ‘can’t wait to log in’

Rebecca Kantor, a Denver Preschool board member who sits on the task force that is developing the distance learning curriculum, said the group sought to incorporate best practices in early...

Chalkbeat

Former CU Boulder professor wins Yidan Prize, gives $3M to campus

A Nobel Prize winner and former University of Colorado Boulder professor won the world’s most prestigious education research award and is dedicating $3 million of his prize money to the campus’...

Daily Camera

THE INTERVIEW: A Colorado chancellor on higher ed's financial vice and the dream of a free education

Venkat Reddy, chancellor of the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, is not waiting for happenstance to solve the school’s financial woes. Rather, he is actively pursuing public-private...

The Business Journals

CU Boulder study shows screen time for children should not worry parents

A new study at the University of Colorado Boulder says differently: The amount of time technology is used by children does not determine how much time they will spend on electronics as an adult....

Daily Camera

Mark Kennedy: University of Colorado is adapting in wake of COVID, but needs state’s financial support

We at CU have learned and adapted this year as we delivered on our missions to teach and discover while keeping our communities safe. We will continue to collaborate closely with public health...

The Denver Post (Associated Press)

Colorado researchers are gathering data on coronavirus survivors. Here’s what they’ve found.

The UCHealth study found that long-term symptoms include brain fog, muscle aches, impaired breathing and blood clots, said Dr. Robert Lam, an emergency medicine specialist at UCHealth Memorial in...

The Colorado Sun

Virtual film festival will address environmental concerns, celebrates nature

One local example of watershed management is at Sondermann Park on the west side of Colorado Springs. Non-native trees such as Siberian elm, Russian olive and green ash were likely introduced by...

The Gazette

CU Boulder researchers link prehistoric wildfires to climate change

University of Colorado Boulder researchers have found that climate change spurred wildfires across much of the planet millions of years ago, with implications that human-caused climate change...

Daily Camera

GUEST COLUMN: UCCS collaborating for a better community

Universities have a powerful impact on their local communities, and at UCCS, we work hard to make our impact on Colorado Springs a net positive. UCCS delivers over $600 million of economic impact...

The Gazette

With pandemic thwarting workshops, NASA training for tribes goes digital

"It's been taught to us through generations that we have a responsibility to take care of the land, the water, the people, and all that. Not just for tribal people — this is for humankind," James...

Space

Colorado Springs cost of living surges to 23-year high

Tatiana Bailey, director of the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Economic Forum, said the local cost of living is being driven higher by thousands of people moving here, mostly from the...

The Gazette

CU Boulder marks record number of applications

The University of Colorado Boulder received a record number of 9,055 applications from prospective students on Colorado’s Free Application Day, the largest number of applications the campus has...

Daily Camera

Community Fridges Pop Up to Fight Food Insecurity

Sandra Belat has a cool idea for helping people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity: Install community refrigerators around Denver so fresh food can be easily exchanged. Belat, Jacob...

Westword

CU Denver’s New City Heights Residence Hall Tops Out

 “We are so excited to open the doors of City Heights to our Lynx Community,” said CU Denver’s Chancellor, Michelle Marks.  “Stantec has thoughtfully designed this structure to provide...

Mile High CRE

Colorado Shakespeare Festival announces a return to CU’s Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre in 2021

“It’s just great to be working towards next summer right now,” said Timothy Orr, Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s producing artistic director. “We’re all thrilled to be ramping up. I’m most looking...

Daily Camera

Colorado's case to house U.S. Space Command grows even stronger

The operational piece of the Space Force was established here Wednesday and it may offer the strongest argument yet for why U.S. Space Command should stay in town. … But Colorado brings even more...

The Gazette

PufferBot: Pufferfish-inspired robot could make flying drones safer

Getting inspired by pufferfish, engineers at the University of Colorado Boulder has designed a robot called PufferBot, that can do the same thing. The aim was to improve drone safety. PufferBot is...

Tech Explorist

Guest opinion: Thomas R. Cech: A Nobel winner at the cutting edge

The first-ever award of a science Nobel Prize to two women is thrilling and encouraging for women scientists around the world and for girls who will become tomorrow’s scientists. More generally,...

Daily Camera

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