Assistant Professor Thora Brylowe

CU scholar brings innovative hands-on teaching approach to English

March 13, 2017

Assistant Professor Thora Brylowe brought an innovative approach to her English course last fall, pledging to "depart from the lecture/discussion format" and emphasize hands-on project-based learning.

Students having discussion

Fernbach receives grant to study cognitive basis of extremism

March 10, 2017

What makes us argue so heatedly over things we know so little about? Philip Fernbach, assistant professor of marketing at Leeds School of Business, has received a grant to conduct research exploring how to improve public discourse.

Professor Valerie Otero teaches physics class

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ honored for graduating six physics teachers in 2015–16

March 10, 2017

The Physics Teacher Education Coalition recently announced ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ's induction into The 5+ Club, a group of institutions recognized for graduating five or more physics teachers in a given year.

Students work together to study at a lounge on campus

In the Know: Top tips from juniors and seniors

March 8, 2017

Carrie Davidson, a senior studying journalism and art history, challenges fellow students to reconsider what they are "supposed to do" and instead follow their own path.

A student sits at a desk at the campus' public "tree office."

Student-built 'tree office' takes root on campus

March 7, 2017

There’s a new office space on campus that anyone can use. The rental is free, the WI-FI works great and — being outdoors — the views are spectacular.

Center for the Study of Origins team

New interdisciplinary center explores the beginnings - of everything

March 6, 2017

The new Center for the Study of Origins, a Grand Challenge initiative, provides "an interdisciplinary nexus for humanists, social scientists and natural scientists to engage in exciting and inspirational opportunities to address origins theories from a variety of perspectives," says Provost Russell Moore.

Assistant Professor of Ethnic Studies Clint Carroll

Professor preserves Cherokee traditions with help of NSF grant

March 3, 2017

Clint Carroll, assistant professor of ethnic studies and citizen of the Cherokee nation, will help preserve tribal tradition and knowledge through a five-year grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Haelena Bondi-Camacho studies at the Leeds School of Business

Looking ahead: Use Summer Session to explore degree options

March 1, 2017

When faced with the challenge of choosing a major among more than 90 options at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ, what can a student do? The task might seem daunting, especially for students interested in multiple subjects.

student meeting with advisor

In the Know: Connecting beyond the classroom

March 1, 2017

Connecting with a faculty mentor or educational guide, like an advisor, can be an intimidating and time consuming process for many students. Faculty member Andrew Calabrese and staff member Kristi Barrowclough have some helpful advice on how to get started.

Important Deadline March 1

Important deadline: March 1

Feb. 27, 2017

Wednesday, March 1, is the last day to withdraw from CU with 60 percent tuition assessment.

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