Peggy Coppom sits next to a plaque honoring her and her late twin sister, Betty Hoover. (Photo by Sarah Adderholt/University of Colorado)

Twin trees planted to honor CU Boulder’s beloved Peggy Coppom, the late Betty Hoover

June 28, 2021

As a small group gathered for a tree dedication ceremony on June 26, Chancellor Philip DiStefano described the defining qualities of Peggy Coppom and her late twin sister Betty Hoover as Forever Buffs for whom the trees are appropriate—symbolic of their dedication to CU Boulder.

Cody Watson

Undergraduate recognized in national research video competition

June 28, 2021

Cody Watson was recognized as a winner of the Council on Undergraduate Research's Engineering Division Student Video Competition this year.

Dave Curtin

After 42 years of deadlines, Dave Curtin to retire

June 28, 2021

To know Dave Curtin is to know a dedicated, professional and trustworthy man who lives by deadlines. After a 42-year career, the CU-trained journalist and executive communicator––a Pulitzer Prize winner––is going to take some not-so-structured time to pursue his personal to-do list.

Student looking at phone outside on campus

Check out what Buffs are watching, reading and listening to right now

June 28, 2021

There’s no better time to indulge in a good book or show. We asked Buffs on Instagram to share the series, podcasts or books we shouldn't miss this summer, and here’s what they shared.

Emma Coburn, center, and Val Constien, right, on the podium after the 2020ÌýUSATF Olympic Trials steeplechase finals

Emma Coburn, Val Constien heading to Olympics as steeplechase competitors

June 28, 2021

For the second time, Colorado track and field will have two Buffs compete at the same time in the Olympics––in the women's steeplechase. Emma Coburn and Val Constien finished first and third, respectively, in recent Olympic trials.

Luis Granda with a guitar

Recent alum launches career with Boulder Philharmonic

June 28, 2021

Luis Granda, recently named assistant director of donor and patron relations for the Boulder Philharmonic, attributes his arts administration education at CU Boulder as pivotal preparation for his new career.

Jeffrey Kash, right, and Jeff Nytch

Sustaining Shakespeare for future generations

June 28, 2021

The arts have always been part of Jeffrey Kash’s life. Today, Kash’s passion for the performing arts continues alongside his husband, Jeff Nytch, and the Colorado Shakespeare Festival is one of their favorite summertime haunts.

Buffalo statue on rooftop

CU hails federal Title IX protections for students based on sexual orientation, gender identity

June 24, 2021

CU officials are hailing last week’s Notice of Interpretation by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights explaining that it will enforce Title IX’s prohibition on discrimination based on sex to include discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Sun filters through trees by Macky Auditorium on campus in June 2020

Diversity, equity and inclusion update: June 2021 edition

June 24, 2021

Read about the latest IDEA Council recommendations, the search for a senior vice chancellor for diversity, equity and inclusion and other news in this monthly diversity, equity and inclusion update.

Fans cheer on the Buffs in a packed Folsom Field stadium

CU athletic facilities moving to 100% capacity

June 23, 2021

With the state lifting pandemic capacity restrictions, the university's four main athletic facilities for fall sports––Folsom Field, CU Events Center, Prentup Field and the South Campus tennis complex––will be hosting full crowds starting in August.

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