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Transforming treatment for mental health: A conversation Feb. 8

Jan. 5, 2023

Presented by Coloradan Conversations, learn from CU experts about new ways to diagnose and treat mental illness using brain imaging, genetics and telemedicine—then join others in conversation about this important topic.

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Compromised oil and gas wells pose risks to groundwater in Weld County

Jan. 5, 2023

When gas leaks into and contaminates a household water well near an oil and gas drilling site, there is always a question of where it came from. Is it from a failure in the drilling or did the gas migrate naturally? New research from CU Boulder could help definitively answer that question.

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The scientific reasons you should resolve to start gardening

Jan. 5, 2023

The first-ever randomized controlled trial of community gardening shows it boosts fiber intake and physical activity while decreasing stress and anxiety. It could even reduce risk of cancer and chronic illness. And that’s all in the first season of getting your hands dirty.

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CU Boulder receives $1.34M to continue McNair Scholars Program

Jan. 4, 2023

CU Boulder will continue its McNair Scholars Program for five more years after receiving a $1.34 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Recruitment for the next cohort begins this month, and faculty and staff nominations are a crucial component.

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Life celebrated for David Bolen, CU’s 1st Olympian

Jan. 2, 2023

David Bolen, the University of Colorado's first Olympian who went on to have amazing career of accomplishments outside of the sports arena, passed away in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Dec. 10; he was two weeks shy of his 99th birthday.

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Homes that survived the Marshall Fire harbored another disaster inside—here’s what we’ve learned

Jan. 2, 2023

Although the people who lived in still-standing homes after the Marshall Fire were spared the loss of everything they owned, when they returned, they found another disaster. CU experts Joost de Gouw, Michael Hannigan and Colleen Reid share on The Conversation.

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Taking in 2022: The year at CU Boulder

Dec. 23, 2022

A look back at 2022 shows a community that leaned into national and international events. Buffs finally got to resume one of the campus's most joyous traditions in person: commencement. The community rallied together around Marshall Fire survivors; adopted a land acknowledgement; set itself on the global stage on climate change and human rights; and much more.

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Our best tips in 2022

Dec. 22, 2022

Designed to be helpful and memorable, our tips series are among the most-read articles on campus. Supplied by sources like Student Affairs and Health & Wellness Services, and covering everything from dating to depression, here's what the community was eager to clue into.

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Tad Boyle becomes winningest coach in CU men's basketball history

Dec. 22, 2022

With the CU men's basketball team, and in his 13th year in Boulder, Tad Boyle recently reached his 262nd win, surpassing the 261 wins of legendary Buffs coach Sox Walseth. This makes Boyle the winningest coach in CU men's basketball history.

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Ongoing CU research explores impacts, solutions after Marshall Fire

Dec. 21, 2022

The Marshall Fire spurred researchers—many of them personally affected by the fire—to pivot and apply their expertise to the aftermath. One year later, dozens of ongoing research projects continue to explore the science behind what happened that day, the widespread impacts on people, pets and the environment and how we can mitigate future catastrophes amid a changing climate.

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