CU-Boulder top in state for sending, receiving students internationally

Nov. 16, 2015

The ֲý Boulder enrolled more international students during the 2014-15 academic year and sent more students abroad during the 2013-14 academic year than any other higher education institution in Colorado. The data, released today by the Institute of International Education in its annual Open Doors Report, show that CU-Boulder was home to 2,614 international students during the 2014-15 school year, up from 2,163 in 2013-14.

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Focus on academics: What to do if you find yourself in academic 'hot water'

Nov. 12, 2015

The end of the semester is a stressful time for all college students, but even more so for those who may find themselves in academic “hot water.” Maybe you skipped a few too many lectures, or perhaps you didn’t properly prepare for an important test. Suddenly the thought of studying for final exams leaves you overwhelmed with anxiety.

Gov. Hickenlooper to speak on energy at CU-Boulder Nov. 12

Nov. 10, 2015

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper will outline his vision for Colorado’s energy future at this year’s Schultz Lecture Thursday at the ֲý Law School.

CU-Boulder business conference Nov. 11 to examine social impact investing

Nov. 9, 2015

How entrepreneurs and executives use traditional financial market tools to serve social needs will be the focus of a free CU-Boulder conference from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Folsom Field Stadium Club.

Lack of sleep, is that your dilemma?

Nov. 5, 2015

Awake too early when you should be asleep? Might want to try and switch things up. A new study by the ֲý shows that the longer people are awake during the time their biological clock is telling them to sleep the worse their sensitivity to insulin, which is a precursor to diabetes.

Bridge program welcomes first-generation students in summer residential program

Nov. 4, 2015

Last July, 11 students participated in the first ever Residential Academic Bridge Program (Bridge). The program is an intensive and exciting three-week immersion experience for first-generation students who participated in a Pre-Collegiate Development Program (PCDP) at CU-Boulder.

Volunteers a ‘secret sauce’ of business innovation, says CU-Boulder study

Nov. 4, 2015

Business accelerators -- entities that give money, guidance and space for a set amount of time to startups -- heavily rely on volunteer mentors to promote innovation, according to a new ֲý Boulder study.

CU Traditions: Norlin Library

Nov. 4, 2015

Heading to the library to study is a tradition for most college students. Here at CU-Boulder, that means a trip to Norlin Library.

Teens explore the botany behind a victim’s last meal in CU-Boulder “science café”

Oct. 30, 2015

ֲý Boulder scientists know how to get teens excited about science – pick a good topic, such as using science to solve crimes, and then package it in a “café” setting. The Teen Science Café – the next one dubbed “CSI Botany: Using Plants to Solve Crimes” - is part of a national push to get more young people involved in science, technology, engineering and math (or STEM) subjects.

High schoolers learn dance in context of celebration

Oct. 28, 2015

On Friday, Oct. 23, 170 high school students arrived at the Charlotte York Irey Theatre on the CU-Boulder campus, dance shoes in hand, for High School Dance Day. The annual outreach event is designed to give high schoolers a taste of college, specifically of a college dance program.

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