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STORY

Attend the Conservative Scholar Luncheon Nov. 2 in Colorado Springs

Join the Bruce D. Benson Center for the Study of Western Civilization for a discussion about traditional American ideals and their impact on individual...
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October 27, 2022
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Photo Feature: Marcy and Bruce Benson Atrium dedication
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Photo Feature: Marcy and Bruce Benson Atrium dedication

UCCS formally dedicated the glass-enclosed, three-story atrium in Dwire Hall to Bruce and Marcy Benson, retired President and First Lady of the CU System.
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Anna Squires
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May 26, 2022
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UCCS, Faculty, Staff
CU Regents to host public open forums with Presidential Finalist Todd Saliman
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CU Regents to host public open forums with Presidential Finalist Todd Saliman

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April 15, 2022
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU System, Faculty, Staff
STORY

U.S. representatives to hold bipartisan discussion on climate solutions April 14

Join U.S. representatives Joe Neguse (D-Colorado, in person) and John Curtis (R-Utah, virtual) in a panel discussion about bipartisan climate solutions on...
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March 24, 2022
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CU Boulder, Faculty, Staff
Regents announce annual slate of honorees
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Regents announce annual slate of honorees

The University of Colorado Board of Regents has announced its selection of recipients of Honorary Degrees, Distinguished Service Awards and University Medals for 2022.

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March 17, 2022
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU System, Faculty, Staff
Back to the office at 1800 Grant
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Back to the office at 1800 Grant

CU’s system offices this week regained a level of vitality and energy not experienced in nearly two years with the full reopening of 1800 Grant St. in Denver...
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March 3, 2022
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CU System, Staff
Abby Benson departs CU after nearly a decade of service in Colorado and Washington, D.C.
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Abby Benson departs CU after nearly a decade of service in Colorado and Washington, D.C.

Abby Benson, who has served in key leadership roles within the CU system since 2012, will step down as CU Boulder’s deputy chief operating officer in early...
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November 19, 2021
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CU Boulder, Staff
Distinguished Professors
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New class of CU Distinguished Professors: leaders in research, education, service

The University of Colorado today added 11 new members to its roster of Distinguished Professors, a title signifying the highest honor awarded to faculty across...
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November 11, 2021
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU System, Faculty
CU Regents
STORY

Regents review roadmap for presidential search

Discussions about the University of Colorado’s presidential search were a priority for the Board of Regents at its retreat July 12-14 in Tabernash. On each of...
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU South Denver, CU System, Faculty, Staff
Marcy and Bruce Benson launch full-ride geology graduate fellowships
PEOPLE

Marcy and Bruce Benson launch full-ride geology graduate fellowships

Bryn Launer took a deep breath as she picked up the phone. She was calling the brother of a patient with a severe head injury suffered in a motorcycle accident. Still unconscious in the hospital...
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June 10, 2021
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU System, Faculty, Staff
Colorado leaders react to Saliman appointment
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Colorado leaders react to Saliman appointment

Leaders across the state of Colorado reacted to the appointment Tuesday of Todd Saliman as CU’s interim president. Some comments: Brown Hank Brown , former CU...
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June 3, 2021
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU System, Faculty, Staff
Kahan, McPherson to join Benson Center for 2021-22 academic year
PEOPLE

Kahan, McPherson to join Benson Center for 2021-22 academic year

The Bruce D. Benson Center for the Study of Western Civilization at the University of Colorado Boulder has appointed Alan S. Kahan as the visiting scholar in conservative thought and policy for the...
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May 20, 2021
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CU Boulder, Faculty, Staff
IN THE NEWS

GUEST COLUMN: Benson Center continues diversity of thought

The Bruce D. Benson Center for the Study of Western Civilization at the University of Colorado Boulder quietly named next year’s visiting scholar and its first sabbatical scholar recently. The...

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CU salutes Benson Society members for their transformational giving
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CU salutes Benson Society members for their transformational giving

CU President Mark Kennedy and first lady Debbie Kennedy. The challenges of the last year haven’t dampened CU donors’ vision and generosity for the university...
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May 6, 2021
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU System, Faculty, Staff
The 10 most-read CU Connections features of 2020
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The 10 most-read CU Connections features of 2020

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December 17, 2020
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU South Denver, CU System, Faculty, Staff
In Coleman, CU had visionary leader, tremendous philanthropist
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In Coleman, CU had visionary leader, tremendous philanthropist

Bill and Claudia Coleman at the inaugural Benson Society gala in 2018. At last year's Coleman Institute Conference, from left, Bill Coleman, CU President Mark...
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December 3, 2020
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU System, Faculty, Staff
Five questions for Daniel Jacobson
SPOTLIGHT

Five questions for Daniel Jacobson

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November 12, 2020
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CU Boulder, CU System, Faculty, Staff
Weiss
PEOPLE

Weiss to discuss free speech and cancel culture in Benson Center webinar

In recent months, social coercion has become a more effective means of restricting political speech than legal coercion. Opinions that were once common are now anathema, and campaigns to de-platform...
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October 15, 2020
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CU Boulder, CU System, Faculty, Staff
CU restructures lobbying operations after longtime VP Kelly-Bowry retires
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CU streamlines state and federal lobbying operations

Tanya Kelly-Bowry, Vice President for Government Relations CU’s primary state and federal lobbying operations will consolidate into the system Office of Budget...
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Staff
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July 30, 2020
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU South Denver, CU System, Faculty, Staff
EVENT

Ayaan Hirsi Ali: The Market for Victimhood

January 27, 2020
7:00pm – 8:30pm
Join the CU Boulder Benson Center for the Study of Western Civilization for an evening conversation with renowned political leader, national security...
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Jay Dedrick
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CU Boulder, Faculty, Staff
Marcy and Bruce Benson honored as Citizens of the West
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Marcy and Bruce Benson honored as Citizens of the West

Marcy and Bruce Benson are the 2020 Citizens of the West. Marcy and Bruce Benson on Monday received the prestigious Citizen of the West award for 2020 from the...
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January 16, 2020
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU South Denver, CU System, Faculty, Staff
Regents celebrate leaders with degrees, awards, medals
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Regents celebrate leaders with degrees, awards, medals

The University of Colorado Board of Regents has announced its selection of this year’s recipients of honorary degrees, Distinguished Service Awards and...
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Staff
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January 16, 2020
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU South Denver, CU System, Faculty, Staff
Regents civics
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Regents have spirited civics debate

The CU Board of Regents on Wednesday had a spirited discussion about the possibility of a graduation requirement related to civics, but ultimately withdrew a...
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November 7, 2019
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU South Denver, CU System, Faculty, Staff
IN THE NEWS

Q&A with Mark Kennedy | Leading CU toward the 'fourth industrial revolution'

Higher ed just wouldn't be higher ed without a good dust-up over a new university president. So, maybe it was inevitable that the anticipated retirement this year of longtime University of...

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Staff
IN THE NEWS

The Colorado Springs Gazette: We should all give thanks for Bruce and Marcy Benson

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