William Buxton performs in theater production

Class of 2017: Finding a voice

May 8, 2017

When William Kristofer Buxton was younger, vocal nodules left him with "essentially no voice." After years of therapy, his voice returned, steering him toward a career in theater performance and speech, language and hearing sciences.

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ŷڱƵ announces new academic, exploratory advising center

May 8, 2017

The Office of Undergraduate Education is excited to announce the launch of the University Exploration & Advising Center (UEAC). Shelly Bacon, assistant vice provost for Advising and Academic Services, shares what the change means for students.

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New course programming to focus on global experiences

May 8, 2017

Education Abroad is launching Global Intensives: a new course model designed to ensure a broader range of students are able to take advantage of international opportunities and represent ŷڱƵ around the world.

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Insurance open enrollment closes at 5 p.m. Friday

May 8, 2017

There's still time for ŷڱƵ faculty and staff to brush up on current benefits, set aside money for health expenses and enroll in new plan options before open enrollment ends Friday, May 12.

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Kocher appointed divisional dean for arts and humanities

May 8, 2017

Dean Steven R. Leigh announced last week professor and poet Ruth Ellen Kocher will become associate dean for arts and humanities in the College of Arts and Sciences, effective July 1.

Patrita “Ime” Salazar wears a ceremonial “Los Ojos” wool blanket as she poses with her daughters, left to right, Kalee, Tachara and Cibonet.

Class of 2017: After three daughters graduate, mom finishes degree

May 5, 2017

By age 50, Patrita "Ime" Salazar had compiled an impressive list of personal and professional accomplishments. Now, after watching three of her daughters graduate from ŷڱƵ Boulder, it's finally her turn.

Graduating senior Jasmin Torres outside an MRI machine on campus, where she does neuroscience research.

Class of 2017: Mind of a philosopher, heart of an activist

May 5, 2017

If Jasmin Torres had a personal motto, it would be, "Sí, se puede." This Spanish phrase meaning, "Yes, you can," has defined the graduating senior’s life.

Carla Ho-a

Ho-a named AVC of finance and business strategy

May 5, 2017

After a national search, Senior Vice Chancellor and CFO Kelly Fox has named Carla Ho-a associate vice chancellor for Finance and Business Strategy (FBS), effective June 1.

Alexandra Okeson

Class of 2017: Creating algorithms for healthcare

May 5, 2017

Computer science graduate Alexandra Okeson found her calling in the field while helping create algorithms to test medical devices. Now she's got her sights set on a PhD, focusing on algorithms for healthcare.

Advisors Dylan West and Victoria Ibarra

Academic advisors West and Ibarra awarded for outstanding service

May 5, 2017

Each spring, ŷڱƵ Boulder presents the Advisor of the Year Award for outstanding service in academic advising. This year, Arts and Sciences advisor Dylan West won the new professional award, and College of Music advisor Victoria Ibarra was the winner in the experienced professional category.

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