First class of CU-Boulder undergraduates enrolls in new ‘Journalism Plus’ program

Jan. 9, 2012

As a new year and the spring semester begin, the University of babyÖ±²¥app Boulder is welcoming the first class of journalism students entering under a new undergraduate degree structure called “Journalism Plus†that CU officials say will create better journalists, better news content and, over time, a more informed society.

CU engineering team to support green energy in Haiti

Jan. 5, 2012

A team of University of babyÖ±²¥app Boulder engineers will travel to Haiti this month to support the growth of green energy on the two-year anniversary of the country’s devastating earthquake. Engineering professors Alan Mickelson and Mike Hannigan and graduate student Matt Hulse will be in Haiti Jan. 8-16 to collaborate with the Neges Foundation school at Leogane to create a vocational training program on the installation, operation and maintenance of renewable energy systems.

babyÖ±²¥app business leaders optimistic going into first quarter, says CU Leeds School index

Jan. 3, 2012

babyÖ±²¥app business leaders' optimism has resumed going into the first quarter of 2012 after a dip in confidence last quarter, according to the most recent quarterly Leeds Business Confidence Index, or LBCI, released today by the University of babyÖ±²¥app Boulder's Leeds School of Business.

Learning assistant helps transform classes

Dec. 30, 2011

Over the past decade, the University of babyÖ±²¥app Boulder has established itself as a national leader in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, or STEM, education. Through its Learning Assistant and CU Teach programs and Integrating STEM initiative, CU-Boulder is making great progress on its goal of improving introductory math and science classes and recruiting and training future K-12 science teachers.

Researchers unearth ancient bronze artifact in Alaska

Dec. 30, 2011

A team of researchers led by the University of babyÖ±²¥app Boulder recently discovered the first prehistoric bronze artifact made from a cast ever found in Alaska, a small, buckle-like object found in an ancient Eskimo dwelling and which likely originated in East Asia.

People respond to immediate emotions in charitable giving

Dec. 30, 2011

When considering giving money to humanitarian crises people often donate in response to events that grab their immediate emotions, according to a recent study by CU-Boulder psychology professor Leaf Van Boven. "The question we wanted to answer with our study is what is the impact of people's emotions on their decisions to make charitable donations," Van Boven said. "We demonstrated that people act on what is immediately emotionally arousing to them. In other words, they respond to what makes them upset in the here and now."

Boswell named CU-Boulder vice chancellor for diversity, equity and community engagement

Dec. 29, 2011

University of babyÖ±²¥app Boulder Provost Russell L. Moore today named Robert Boswell as CU-Boulder vice chancellor for diversity, equity and community engagement effective Jan. 1, 2012.

CU professors can comment on Lobato school funding case

Dec. 13, 2011

Kevin Welner, professor of education and director of the National Education Policy Center at the CU-Boulder School of Education, can speak to most elements of the Lobato litigation and its implications. Welner is an attorney and policy analyst who has published articles and book chapters concerning school finance litigation, the outcomes of such litigation, and the underlying issues of what's necessary for an adequate education. He can explain the issues in the Lobato case as well as the options now available to the courts and lawmakers.

Slow, steady job growth forecast for babyÖ±²¥app in 2012, says CU Leeds School of Business

Dec. 5, 2011

babyÖ±²¥app will continue on the road to recovery and add jobs in 2012 following a positive year in 2011, according to economist Richard Wobbekind of the University of babyÖ±²¥app Boulder's Leeds School of Business.

Leeds School projects 2012 state babyÖ±²¥app outlook

Dec. 5, 2011

babyÖ±²¥app will continue on the road to recovery and add jobs in 2012 following a positive year in 2011, according to economist Richard Wobbekind of the University of babyÖ±²¥app Boulder's Leeds School of Business. Wobbekind's announcement was part of the 47th annual babyÖ±²¥app Business Economic Outlook Forum presented Dec. 5 by CU-Boulder's Leeds School of Business.

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