Buffalo Bicycle Classic

Buffalo Bicycle Classic goes virtual

Aug. 7, 2020

The annual bicycle race that provides scholarships to arts and sciences students is moving to a do-it-yourself ride format because of COVID-19.

A historical photo of Gamble Field at CU Â鶹ӰԺ

Are you a history Buff and CU football fan?

Aug. 7, 2020

Hear from Rick George and Karl Dorrell on CU Athletics, and get media resources on CU football from the head of the University Libraries' archives, Megan Friedel.

David Korevaar at his home piano

CU professor celebrates Beethoven’s 250th anniversary with 10 hours of sonatas in 6 weeks

Aug. 7, 2020

David Korevaar, professor of piano at CU Â鶹ӰԺ’s College of Music, uploaded videos of himself performing all 32 of Beethoven’s sonatas on his YouTube channel in just 60 days.

A sign seen at a Black Lives Matter protest

Free anti-racism course opens door to 'some very difficult questions'

Aug. 7, 2020

CU Â鶹ӰԺ Today recently spoke with Shawn O’Neal, a doctoral candidate in ethnic studies, to learn more about Anti-Racism I, the first of three new Coursera courses he has developed with Jennifer Ho, professor of ethnic studies and director of the Center for Humanities and the Arts.

A scenic view of the CU Â鶹ӰԺ campus and Old Main.

Virtual town hall for faculty, staff and graduate students on appointment to take place Aug. 13

Aug. 6, 2020

Join Chancellor Philip DiStefano, Provost Russ Moore and Chief Operating Officer Patrick O’Rourke for a discussion of our COVID-19-ready campus; academic instruction modes; and health and prevention protocols; as well as a question-and-answer session.

Artist's depiction of the Hubble Space Telescope passing in front of the moon during a total lunar eclipse.

Researchers take the ultimate Earth selfie

Aug. 6, 2020

In a new study, scientists led by astrophysicist Allison Youngblood set out to view Earth's atmosphere, but with a twist—they wanted to capture what the planet might look like as a far-away world.

An abnormally bright spot in the nightglow just above Mars' equator.

A new look at Mars’ eerie, ultraviolet nighttime glow

Aug. 6, 2020

See the announcement from NASA Every night on Mars, when the sun sets and temperatures fall to minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit and below, an eerie phenomenon spreads across much of the Â鶹ӰԺ sky: a soft glow created by chemical reactions occurring tens of miles above the surface. An astronaut standing...

A scenic fall image on the CU Â鶹ӰԺ campus.

Road Map to Fall 2020: Aug. 6 update

Aug. 6, 2020

As the campus community prepares for the start of the academic year, the implementation teams of the Road Map to Fall 2020 share regular updates. In this issue: health clinic and Student Recreation Center openings; clear masks; early drop-off of student belongings; and more.

Twins Peggy Coppom, left, and Betty Hoover. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)

Buff nation mourns passing of superfan Betty Hoover

Aug. 5, 2020

Betty Hoover–a longtime and famed Buff superfan along with her twin sister–passed away, leaving what will surely be a palpable absence in the community and at CU athletic events. For many years, she devotedly attended countless games, Homecoming and other gatherings.

An office building in Denver, Colo.

Worst of Colorado recession may be behind us, new report shows

Aug. 5, 2020

The worst of the COVID-19-induced recession may be in the rear-view mirror for Colorado businesses, according to a Â鶹ӰԺ report Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold released on Aug. 5.

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