Winning video entry “Weathergirl Goes Rogue"

Can humor connect people to the sobering topic of climate change?

March 15, 2017

Climate change is about as amusing as death, but the gallows can inspire a kind of humor. The March 17 "Stand Up for Climate Change" event aims to fuse the sobering topic of climate change with the unifying power of humor.

Lori Peek

Larger disasters 'inevitable,' says new Natural Hazards Center director

March 15, 2017

Having traveled the world studying the social impact catastrophes have on marginalized populations, CU Â鶹ӰԺ alumna Lori Peek returned to her alma mater in January to become director of the Natural Hazards Center, the nation's clearinghouse for disaster research. She says vulnerable populations should be top of mind in disaster planning.

'Winter Morning' by Melanie Yazzie

Indigenous storytelling and law symposium starts March 17

March 15, 2017

Indigenous Storytelling and Law: An Interdisciplinary Symposium, taking place March 17 and 18, will explore the ways indigenous narratives are spoken, heard and acted upon in legal settings.

Alumni Award recipient with Chancellor DiStefano

Nominate an outstanding Buff for an Alumni Award

March 15, 2017

Do you know an outstanding Buff, someone who has made a difference on campus, in the community or at work? Of course you do! Nominate him or her for an Alumni Award by April 3.

an illustration of possible future transit vehicles, habitats, and power systems on Mars

Designing lighter, stronger vehicles for space exploration

March 15, 2017

NASA has named CU Â鶹ӰԺ as a partner in a first-of-its-kind $15 million research institute developing superstrong, lightweight materials for use in space exploration vehicles.

Jamie Principato, along with another person, works with tools.

Blind student aims to help others reach great heights

March 14, 2017

Undergraduate Jamie Principato has not let her blindness interfere with her education, including designing and building space instruments. Now she’s parlaying that experience into workshops to help others solidify their backgrounds in STEM.

Be green. Be proud. Be responsible

St. Patrick's Day: Be green. Be proud. Be responsible.

March 14, 2017

With St. Patrick's Day around the corner, we encourage you to have fun and celebrate responsibly.

67th annual CWA procession through international flags

CWA seeking student volunteers for April 2017 conference

March 14, 2017

Drive the co-creator of 'The Daily Show.' Have lunch with the superintendent of the Grand Canyon. Take a walk with NASA's former deputy administrator. The Conference on World Affairs (CWA) is fast approaching, but it's not too late to volunteer!

Gunnar Paulsen (‘18) working with farmers on the Acequia Project in the San Luis Valley

Several grad programs deemed 'tops' for 2018 by US News & World Report

March 14, 2017

CU Â鶹ӰԺ’s graduate offerings—in environmental law, environmental engineering, aerospace engineering sciences and other areas—are once again named among the nation’s best.

Junior Petra Hyncicova celebrates win on the slopes

Buffs have a big weekend on track and slopes

March 14, 2017

The University of Colorado celebrates two national titles from the NCAA Indoor Championships in Texas and a second-place finish at the NCAA Skiing Championship in New Hampshire this past weekend.

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