Human cancer cells seen under the microscope

Researchers discover novel way to inhibit key cancer driver, other mutated genes

April 6, 2022

CU Â鶹ӰԺ researchers have discovered a new way to inhibit the most commonly mutated gene underlying human tumor growth, opening the door to new therapeutic strategies for cancer and a host of other diseases.

Young students dip their hands into buckets of frigid ice water

Journeying to the Central Arctic, in Â鶹ӰԺ

April 6, 2022

Learners recently dived in for an immersive Arctic education experience at CU Â鶹ӰԺ’s Fiske Planetarium.

satellite in space

A leader in aerospace: CU innovation a highlight at Space Symposium

April 5, 2022

Through collaboration, groundbreaking engineering and future workforce development, CU Â鶹ӰԺ helps place the state at the forefront of America’s aerospace industry.

Chancellor Philip DiStefano and Sylvie Jones from Education Abroad with students in the CU in D.C. program

Chancellor showcases CU Â鶹ӰԺ in Washington

April 5, 2022

Chancellor Philip DiStefano and other CU Â鶹ӰԺ representatives recently showcased the university in Washington, D.C., meeting with alumni, donors, media and legislators to share successes from Â鶹ӰԺ and discuss upcoming priorities.

A nurse holds a pill

‘Patient influencers’ are booming on social media. Is that good or bad?

April 4, 2022

Pharmaceutical companies are increasingly partnering with real-life patients, who share their personal stories and advocate for brands in health-related online forums and social media posts. That intrigues and concerns advertising researcher Erin Willis, who has launched a new research agenda to take a closer look.

lunar lander

CU Â鶹ӰԺ researching ways to improve astronaut safety during future Moon landings

April 4, 2022

Torin Clark has landed an $800,000 grant from NASA to investigate ways to help protect astronaut safety and performance during lunar landings for upcoming Artemis Moon missions.

West coast shrimp trawler

Win-wins in environmental management hard to find

April 1, 2022

A CU Â鶹ӰԺ study shows how compromise and communication can set more realistic expectations for fisheries, farms and beyond.

hypersonic vehicle

CU Â鶹ӰԺ awarded major Department of Defense research grant for hypersonics

April 1, 2022

CU Â鶹ӰԺ has received a five-year, $7.5 million grant to advance the science of hypersonic flight. Aerospace Professor Iain Boyd is leading the Department of Defense initiative.

Students on CU Â鶹ӰԺ campus

Community college students to get leg up on degrees in mechanical, civil engineering

April 1, 2022

CU Â鶹ӰԺ and the Colorado Community College System have signed an agreement that streamlines the transfer process for engineering students. CU Â鶹ӰԺ is the first in the state to offer a civil engineering transfer program.

CU Â鶹ӰԺ campus with Flatiron mountains in the background

Economic optimism slips but still positive, business leaders say

April 1, 2022

The latest Leeds Business Confidence Index shows the Russia-Ukraine war and inflation, among other factors, are top concerns for Colorado business leaders.

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