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Staff Council hears details on possible changes to tuition benefit

Tuition benefit changes are being examined at the University of Colorado in order to make the program more user-friendly and competitive with other similar...
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Cynthia Pasquale
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February 9, 2011
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CU System
STORY

New faces, familiar concerns for CU as Legislature convenes

Many names and faces in leadership positions at the state Capitol have changed since the conclusion of the 2010 legislative session. Something that hasn't...
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Jay Dedrick
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January 12, 2011
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CU System
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Madden named to Wirth Chair at UC-Denver

Madden Alice Madden, Gov. Bill Ritter's deputy chief of staff and climate change adviser, is joining the School of Public Affairs at the University of Colorado Denver. "We're delighted to welcome...
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Staff
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December 15, 2010
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CU Denver
PEOPLE

Dropping names ...

Greenberg ... Ed Greenberg's most recent published book was reviewed in several news publications. Greenberg is director of special projects at the Institute of Behavioral Science at the University...
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Staff
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December 8, 2010
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CU Denver, CU Boulder, UCCS
STORY

Benson reminds lawmakers of university's economic impact

University of Colorado President Bruce Benson told the Legislature's Joint Budget Committee Tuesday, Nov. 30, that the university is a major contributor to...
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Staff
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December 1, 2010
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CU System
STORY

New website to address need for coverage of health care issues

Diane Carman, left, and Katie Kerwin McCrimmon As traditional news media have cut coverage of health care and policy, the School of Public Affairs has stepped...
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Cynthia Pasquale
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December 1, 2010
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CU Denver
STORY

'Behind the Mask' fundraiser benefits Center on Domestic Violence

A free multimedia event featuring dramatic and provocative stories of abuse and hope was presented at the Wells Fargo Theater in Denver on Oct. 20. The event...
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Staff
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October 27, 2010
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CU Denver
STORY

CU Board of Regents passes resolution opposing three 2010 ballot measures

The University of Colorado Board of Regents passed a resolution opposing Amendments 60 and 61 and Proposition 101, which Colorado voters will decide in...
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Staff
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July 14, 2010
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CU System
STORY

Flexibility legislation topped full CU agenda at 2010 Legislature

The Colorado General Assembly's 2010 session opened in January with leadership at the University of Colorado eager to advance legislation designed to give the...
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Staff
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May 19, 2010
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CU System
STORY

Higher ed flexibility legislation moves forward

Senate Bill 10-003, the legislation that would give higher education institutions greater freedom in determining tuition and financial affairs, passed a third...
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Cynthia Pasquale
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May 5, 2010
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CU System
STORY

UPDATE: Flex bill clears first hurdle at Capitol

The Colorado legislative bill aimed at giving higher education institutions more flexibility in financial affairs and in setting tuition rates was unanimously...
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Cynthia Pasquale
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April 28, 2010
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CU System
STORY

Flexibility legislation expected to be introduced next week

A Colorado Senate bill aimed at increasing flexibility for higher education, anticipated since the start of the current lawmakers' session at the Capitol,...
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Jay Dedrick
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April 7, 2010
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CU System
STORY

Retirees file suit against newly signed PERA law

A group of retirees has filed a lawsuit challenging the recently signed law that cuts Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) benefits. The suit was...
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Cynthia Pasquale
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March 3, 2010
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CU System
STORY

Tuition flexibility plan might go to lawmakers this month

A proposal allowing colleges and universities to set their own tuition could be in Gov. Bill Ritter's hands this week and to the Legislature by the end of...
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Cynthia Pasquale
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March 3, 2010
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CU System
STORY

Higher ed budget, tuition flexibility generate fresh discussion

Funding to higher education was spared in Gov. Bill Ritter's most recent budget-balancing plan, which was announced on Thursday, Feb. 18. Still, universities...
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Jay Dedrick
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February 24, 2010
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CU System, CU Boulder
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Bosley talks budget issues with Faculty Assembly

CU Board of Regents Chair Steve Bosley Praising a "fabulous leadership team" at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs for insight and optimism during...
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Staff
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February 24, 2010
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UCCS
STORY

PERA rescue plan ready for governor's signature

Legislation that proponents contend is needed to keep the Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) fund from disintegrating passed the Colorado House on...
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Cynthia Pasquale
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February 17, 2010
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CU System
STORY

House Finance Committee approves PERA rescue plan

Acknowledging that legal battles were certain, the House Finance Committee on Wednesday, Feb. 10, voted 8-3 for a bill that proponents say would rescue the...
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Cynthia Pasquale
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February 10, 2010
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CU System
STORY

Lawmakers say 'thank you' to CU lifesavers

Sen. Rollie Heath thanks Norio Fukami, M.D., for saving his life. Sen. Rollie Heath thanks Norio Fukami, M.D.,for saving his life. The University of Colorado...
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Staff
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February 3, 2010
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CU Anschutz Medical Campus
STORY

State lawmakers to recognize CU cancer researchers, doctors

State lawmakers on Friday, Jan. 29, will meet with a delegation of University of Colorado researchers, doctors and top leadership at the Legislature as part of...
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Staff
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January 27, 2010
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CU Anschutz Medical Campus
STORY

Regent committees discuss presidential search process, construction projects

Laws and policies guiding University of Colorado presidential searches and employee ethics, and future construction projects on all four campuses are among the...
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Staff
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January 20, 2010
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CU System
STORY

Flexibility for university a key goal at 2010 legislative session

University of Colorado/Casey A. Cass Like the old line about the three most important things in real estate, the University of Colorado's focus during the 2010...
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Staff
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January 13, 2010
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CU System
STORY

Benson calls for 'new partnership' with state

University of Colorado President Bruce Benson today asked state lawmakers and Coloradans to enter into a new partnership with higher education aimed at...
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Staff
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December 2, 2009
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CU System
STORY

Regents Merchant, Bishop honored

Regent Monisha Merchant , D-Lakewood, has been awarded a prestigious Marshall Memorial Fellowship for 2010, a traveling program that will send 54 emerging U.S...
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Staff
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November 18, 2009
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CU System
STORY

Board gets budget update

The University of Colorado Board of Regents today had its first public discussion about the university's budget for the coming fiscal year (which will start...
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Staff
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November 11, 2009
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CU System

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