CU Boulder

Colorado adds record insurance coverage for Sanders and Hunter with both playing in Alamo Bowl

Colorado secured what it said was record insurance coverage for quarterback Shedeur Sanders and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter as the star duo opted to complete their college careers in the Alamo Bowl rather than sit out and prepare for the NFL draft. Colorado wouldn't disclose the amount of insurance coverage each received, citing privacy laws.

A brick building on a cloudy day with the greek letters kappa and sigma posted in black metal at its apex

暗黑爆料

Boulder Police investigating possible tainted drug overdoses at fraternity

Alex Murphy

The Boulder Police Dept. is investigating after several college students were brought to the hospital after overdosing at a fraternity. Police believe they may have taken tainted drugs.

Community members participate in the CU Boulder biannual campus tree walk on Oct. 21, 2024.

暗黑爆料

CU Boulder tree walk showcases campus fall foliage

Ellen Mahoney

When the University of Colorado first opened in Boulder nearly 150 years ago, the campus had only a few trees. Today, it鈥檚 home to thousands, with dozens of different species. The university鈥檚 biannual tree tour invites visitors to explore the foliage on campus.

Dr Samuel Ramsey is an entomologist at the University of Colorado Boulder sounding the alarm on a tiny mite that could spread globally. "We're pretty concerned about these specifically, because they recently made a host shift to the European honeybees," said Ramsey.

Can a CU insect expert warn the U.S. about a honeybee crisis before it鈥檚 too late?

In The NoCo

We鈥檝e all heard about how the use of pesticides and the loss of habitat is hurting honeybees. But you probably haven鈥檛 heard about the scariest threat of all - tiny mites. Today on In the NoCo, we hear how a CU Boulder entomologist is sounding the alarm about these parasites.

Graphic depicting a new laser-based technology, which can detect potentially harmful aerosols, as the flaming Eye of Sauron. The goal is to use this technology to alert industries of leaks before it's too late.

暗黑爆料

CU Boulder researchers are building an 鈥楨ye Of Sauron鈥�, whose gaze pierces harmful gasses

Emma VandenEinde

When toxic gasses leak into the atmosphere, they are impossible to see. But scientists at CU Boulder are designing a technology to detect chemical threats.

A student wears a black blindfold and smiles while seated in front of a laptop.

暗黑爆料

Could AI be the next college teaching assistant? Some Colorado professors believe so

Emma VandenEinde

Artificial Intelligence has been used to edit photos, enhance home appliances and more. Now it鈥檚 being widely introduced in the classroom. Some are skeptical, but others see promise.

Colorado guard Maddie Nolan celebrates after making a basket during the first half of a second-round college basketball game against Kansas State in the women's NCAA Tournament in Manhattan, Kan., Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan.

Sports

Colorado uses strong second half to take down Kansas State

David Smale, Associated Press

Tameiya Sadler scored all 10 of her points in the second half to lead a balanced scoring attack and No. 5 seed Colorado beat four-seed Kansas State 63-50 on Sunday to advance to the Sweet 16. The Buffaloes (24-9) will face the winner of Monday's game between No. 1 seed Iowa and No. 8 seed West Virginia Saturday in Albany, N.Y.

St. Clair Detrick-Jules said she noticed interesting duality and nuance during the dozens of interviews she conducted with Black women about the power and meaning of their natural hair. "There is definitely, for some people, this association of natural hair and afros with different politics and different social groups. On the other hand, some women who I talked to said that for them, wearing their natural hair shouldn't be a radical act because it's just the way their hair grows out of their scalp."

In The NoCo

The compassion of first-person narratives with author and activist St. Clair Detrick-Jules

In The NoCo

Black Americans face widespread discrimination for their hair. Author and activist St. Clair Detrick-Jules wants to take back the narrative. She joined In The NoCo ahead of her appearance on Thursday at CU Boulder鈥檚 art museum.

Three people holding bags and backpacks walk on a university quad with a central fountain and red brick buildings in the background.

暗黑爆料

Colorado's two largest universities have pushed enrollment confirmation deadlines to June

Michael Lyle

Due to changes in how the federal government is processing and handling the federal application for student aid, colleges have had to make changes to meet the needs of students who may be delayed in their college decisions based financial need. Chalkbeat Colorado Reporter Jason Gonzalez joined KUNC's Morning Edition to explain.

Colorado cornerback Travis Hunter (12) is dragged down after a short gain by Colorado State defensive back Henry Blackburn, back left, and defensive back Ayden Hector during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Boulder, Colo.

暗黑爆料

Travis Hunter, Colorado State safety whose hit landed him in hospital, make peace by going bowling

Colorado two-way standout Travis Hunter and the Colorado State safety whose late hit landed him in the hospital showed there are no hard feelings by going bowling. Hunter and defensive back Henry Blackburn went to a bowling alley in the Boulder area on Wednesday to roll a few frames. Hunter was running a deep route in the first quarter of a game on Sept. 16 when he was hit by Blackburn shortly after the ball sailed over his head. Hunter returned to the game but later left to go to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with a lacerated liver. Hunter missed last weekend's 42-6 loss at Oregon.