Commencement marshal Bud Coleman lowers the staff to signal the start of the ceremony

CU Discover: Demystifying academic traditions, regalia in higher education

May 11, 2018

Gowns, hoods and tassels—oh my! In this interactive lunch session for new employees on May 18, Merna Jacobsen and Suzanne Soled will demystify these academic traditions.

Graduates wearing regalia.

Graduation numbers multiply eightfold as ATLAS bachelor's degree popularity soars

May 11, 2018

The third class to graduate with the ATLAS Institute's Bachelor of Science in Technology, Arts & Media includes 24 students, eight times the number of students to "walk the aisle" just one year ago.

The Sink offers congratulations to graduating Buffs

Video: City of Â鶹ӰԺ offers congratulations to class of 2018

May 10, 2018

Mayor Suzanne Jones, several favorite local businesses, the Â鶹ӰԺ Police Department and other community members send best wishes to this year's graduating Buffs.

Decorated graduation caps during ceremony

Scene at CU: Commencement 2018

May 10, 2018

There was no shortage of smiles, hugs and good wishes on campus as the community celebrated its newest class of graduates. See the happy moments, captured in campus photos and shared by you online.

Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano gives a speech at the spring 2018 commencement ceremony.

In speech, Chancellor DiStefano addresses preparation of today's graduate

May 10, 2018

In his commencement address, Chancellor DiStefano emphasized today's graduates as well-rounded thinkers and problem-solvers, flexible and adaptable in a rapidly changing world, prepared to be the leaders and innovators who will positively impact humanity.

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown delivers her commencement address. Photo by Patrick Campbell.

CU Â鶹ӰԺ celebrates class of 2018 during spring commencement

May 10, 2018

More than 25,000 graduates and spectators enjoyed brilliant blue skies and warm temperatures at the ceremony, where more than 8,000 degrees were conferred, Lucile Berkeley Buchanan was posthumously honored and Gov. Kate Brown was the speaker.

Joy Barber

Class of 2018: Upending racialized stereotypes in news media

May 10, 2018

As part of her studies, Joy Barber focused on the roots of the racialized stereotyped criminal as presented in TV news. As a journalist, she plans to represent minorities in the positive light they deserve.

Nick Monteleone

Class of 2018: Serving others through engineering

May 10, 2018

Nick Monteleone's service, professionalism and academic efforts throughout college earned him the Colorado Engineering Council's silver medal, one of the most prestigious awards offered to CU Engineering graduates.

Librarian Alex Watkins

Sink into summer reading with these book recommendations

May 10, 2018

Summer is all about relaxation, adventure and reading for pleasure, simply for the joy of it! Here are recommendations from some of the library's subject specialists, and a title from one of CU Â鶹ӰԺ's own.

Aleela Taylor

Class of 2018: Looking toward future as human rights attorney

May 10, 2018

A trip to South Africa last spring gave Aleela Taylor a new perspective on life and the inspiration she needed to chart her future, realizing her passion was to work in civil and human rights.

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