Wiley B. Rutledge pets dog

First U.S. Supreme Court justice from CU known as model of collegiality

June 29, 2017

Often overlooked due to his short tenure, Wiley B. Rutledge was the first CU Â鶹ӰԺ graduate to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. He was sworn in 19 years before Byron White joined the nation's highest court.

Indigo bunting bird perched on tree branch

Geographer helps document changing climate's disruption of migratory birds

June 29, 2017

Stefan Leyk isn't much of an ornithologist, but the associate professor's geographical savvy did help lead to a startling study in how climate change is altering tree-leafing dates faster than birds are adapting.

3D, red TEDx logo on stage, photo courtesy of TEDx Oakland University

TEDx conference to feature 3 CU Â鶹ӰԺ affiliates

June 29, 2017

Instructor Arielle Hein, Assistant Professor Philip Fernbach and author David Baron are among 21 speakers selected to present at TEDxMileHigh 2017 on July 7 and 8 in Denver.

Professor David Clough

Honoring the esteemed career of Professor David Clough

June 29, 2017

The College of Engineering & Applied Science is celebrating the retirement of David Clough with shared memories of his 42-year career and the creation of an endowed faculty fund in his name.

San Luis Valley

Top research stories of the week: June 29 edition

June 29, 2017

This week's top research stories consider what happens when farmers impose a well-water tax on themselves, Bruce Lee as a symbol of pride for Asians and other racial minorities, and the effects of climate change on seasonal bird migration.

CUPD medal of excellence

CUPD recognizes the exemplary service of several at annual ceremony

June 29, 2017

The awards are given each year for outstanding work on the part of employees and campus community members.

Campus lawn during summer

Campus lawns to be treated with organic fertilizer July 3 to 7

June 29, 2017

Weather permitting, staff will fertilize campus lawns next week. The use of organic fertilizer helps the university achieve its sustainable landscape management goals.

Instructor Tyler Lansford coaches 'Julius Caesar' actors in rhetoric

Classicist tutors 'Julius Caesar' actors in Roman rhetoric

June 28, 2017

Colorado Shakespeare Festival director has teamed up with instructor Tyler Lansford on the belief that helping actors more fully understand classic rhetoric might help them better convey the full meaning of the play.

PhD candidate Adenife Modile looks at African landscape

PhD candidate studying fertility, maternal health in Tanzania

June 28, 2017

Sociology doctoral candidate Adenife Modile studies fertility and maternal health worldwide, with the end goal of disrupting the assumption that "having lots of kids is what we do."

Young students work through PhET simulation on laptop

PhET Interactive Simulations recognized for innovation in STEM education

June 28, 2017

CU Â鶹ӰԺ's PhET Interactive Simulations is one of 15 finalists for the prestigious WISE Award, which recognizes innovative educational projects that address challenges and bring transformative societal change.​

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