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CU Boulder Today

South African activist Kumi Naidoo named keynote speaker for Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit

Kumi Naidoo, a South African activist, Rhodes scholar and former executive director of Greenpeace International, will deliver a keynote speech at this year’s Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit in Boulder, Colorado.
7 Questions with Charles Zug, author of “Demagogues in American Politics”
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UCCS Communique

7 Questions with UCCS' Charles Zug, author of “Demagogues in American Politics”

History is rife with examples of demagogues — charismatic leaders who know what the masses want to hear, and who use popular prejudices and false promises to sweep the “common people” into revolt against society’s elites.
CCCS and CU transfer students
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CU Boulder, UCCS and CU Denver part of CCCS Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program

The Colorado Community College System program ensures new, first-time students attending any CCCS College are guaranteed admission to a participating four-year college or university.
Front Range engineering grads can go to CU
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Daily Camera

Front Range CC Associate of Engineering Science can transfer to University of Colorado, CSU, Mines

The program aims to increase diversity in a field that consists of mostly white men.
CIRES RECCS program
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CU On the Air Podcast

RECCS pairs community college students with CIRES scientists

A CIRES (Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences) program, it was initiated by former faculty member and current Regent At-Large Lesley Smith.
9th Street Blessing
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CU Denver News

A Family Affair: A Special Blessing at Centennial House on Ninth Street

CU Regent, alumnus, and Chief of External Initiatives Nolbert Chavez arranged and hosted a special blessing at the historic Centennial House at 1050 9th St.
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CU Connections

Regents receive strategic plan progress update

Interim Chief Financial Officer Chad Marturano guided the board through the extensive assessment report.
Montero
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Gov. Polis Names New CU Regent

Gov. Jared Polis named the Colorado Springs Republican to the vacant seat last month after Regent Chance Hill resigned for personal reasons. Montera represents the 5th Congressional District.
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Gov. Polis Names New CU Regent

Governor Jared Polis on Monday appointed Republican Ken Montera to the vacant seat on the University of Colorado Board of Regents that represents Colorado’s 5th Congressional District. The seat became open when Regent Chance Hill announced in November that he would step down from the board for personal reasons.
Chance Hill
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A Statement from the Board of Regents and President Saliman on Regent Chance Hill

This morning, Regent Chance Hill, who represents the 5thCongressional District, announced that he will resign his seat on the University of Colorado Board of Regents immediately to pursue new professional opportunities outside the state.
AHA initiative brings STEM careers to life for high school girls
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CU Connections

Regents help showcase STEM careers at CU Boulder event

CU Regents Lesley Smith and Ilana Spiegel took part in the American Heart Association's STEM Goes Red event, part of an initiative bringing interesting careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics to life for young women.
DEI Pillar Strat Plan
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Regents zoom in on strategic plan’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion emphasis

The Board of Regents has established diversity, equity and inclusion as core values of CU through its guiding principles and implements those principles through regent policy.
Regent Jack Kroll
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Five questions for Regent Jack Kroll

The new chair leads the CU Board of Regents into next week’s summer retreat.
Glen Gallegos
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Chair Glen Gallegos Statement on President Mark Kennedy

The Board of Regents appreciates Mark Kennedy’s service and dedication to the University of Colorado
CU Regent Callie Rennison
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Five questions for Callie Rennison

Regent and CU Denver professor says a faculty perspective strengthens the board.
Full classroom of students
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CU Connections

Regents set tuition rates for 2021-22

The Board of Regents on April 8 voted to approve recommendations on tuition, compensation and fees for the 2021-22 fiscal year. The plan calls for, in effect, a 0% tuition rate change for undergraduate students.
Nolbert Chavez on his Harley
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CU Connections

Five questions for Nolbert D. Chavez

Chavez may have been a newcomer to the CU Board of Regents when he was sworn in earlier this year, but he’s no stranger to CU, nor to leadership.
Photo of Regent Illana Spiegel and her family
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CU Connections

Five questions for Ilana Spiegel

The policy expert brings a ‘360-degree view of education’ to her role as CU regent.
Regents testify at State Capitol
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CU Boulder Today

CU professor, regents testify for in-state tuition for American Indian students with Colorado ties

Calling it “an important step in recognizing past injustices,” a CU Boulder professor, Regent Lesley Smith, Regent Emerita Irene Griego and alumni testified before the Colorado Senate Education Committee today, expressing support for a bill moving through the legislature that would grant in-state tuition to members of American Indian nations with historical ties to Colorado.
CU Regents In the News
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SPIEGEL, SHARKEY: Making college admission tests optional will remove barriers and create opportunity

A guiding principle of CU is to encourage and provide access to the university for all qualified Colorado students. Test-optional college admissions is an effective way to provide more access to more Coloradans while maintaining quality and integrity in admissions and a competitive advantage for Colorado higher education.
UCCS BA in Inclusive Early Childhood Education
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UCCS Communique

Regents approve Bachelor of Arts in Inclusive Early Childhood Education

In an effort to meet growing market needs for teachers in Colorado, the CU Board of Regents approved a new bachelor’s degree, the Bachelor of Arts in Inclusive Early Childhood Education, at its Feb. 11 meeting.
CU Boulder Buildings Renamed
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CU Boulder Today

CU regents approve renaming of 2 CU Boulder buildings

At the CU Board of Regents meeting on Feb. 11, the regents approved resolutions to rename two campus buildings at CU Boulder -- one after pioneering alumna and lifelong educator Lucile Berkeley Buchanan and another after Professor Emeritus Albert Ramírez and Vera, his late wife, who for many years provided support, mentorship and guidance to first-generation and other underrepresented students.
Regents Kroll and Spiegel
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CU Connections

Regents Kroll, Spiegel on budget concerns, student support, DEI progress

Regents Jack Kroll and Ilana Spiegel addressed key issues during the virtual Jan. 28 Faculty Council meeting, including budget uncertainty, student support and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Out-of-Pocket Costs
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Adjusting for Inflation, Students' Out-of-Pocket Costs Decline

Financial aid for CU students has doubled since FY 2010-11, helping students' out-of-pocket expenses drop from nearly 5% in 2018 to 4% in 2020.