Universities and Colleges /tags/universities-and-colleges Universities and Colleges en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 23:15:23 GMT The new 'Better FAFSA' application is expected to launch at the end of December /news/2023-12-06/the-new-better-fafsa-application-is-expected-to-launch-at-the-end-of-december At the end of December, the U. S. Department of Education is releasing a new version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The new application is intended to be shorter and easier to fill out than previous iterations. Jason Gonzalez of Chalkbeat joined us to talk about the details and look ahead to possible impacts on Colorado. Wed, 06 Dec 2023 23:15:23 GMT /news/2023-12-06/the-new-better-fafsa-application-is-expected-to-launch-at-the-end-of-december Nikole Robinson Carroll °µşÚ±¬ÁĎ brief with The Colorado Sun: State expands college programs for students with intellectual disabilities /news/2023-07-13/news-brief-with-the-colorado-sun-state-expands-college-programs-for-students-with-intellectual-disabilities The Colorado Sun Editor Lance Benzel joined us to talk about an effort by the state to create more college opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities. Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:55:33 GMT /news/2023-07-13/news-brief-with-the-colorado-sun-state-expands-college-programs-for-students-with-intellectual-disabilities Nikole Robinson Carroll Competition encourages college students to build zero-energy homes /regional-news/2023-04-20/competition-encourages-college-students-to-build-zero-energy-homes Several universities in the Mountain West are competing this weekend in an international competition focused on building zero-energy homes. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 22:36:19 GMT /regional-news/2023-04-20/competition-encourages-college-students-to-build-zero-energy-homes Emma VandenEinde NCAA's March Madness men's basketball tournament returning to Denver this weekend /news/2023-03-17/ncaas-march-madness-mens-basketball-tournament-returning-to-denver-this-weekend The NCAA Tournament is returning to the Mile High City for the sixth time, offering visitors and ticket holders opportunities to take in the First and Second Rounds of play. Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:53:06 GMT /news/2023-03-17/ncaas-march-madness-mens-basketball-tournament-returning-to-denver-this-weekend Michael Lyle CSU's new campus connects the public to free education about water, food and health /education/2022-06-08/csus-new-campus-connects-the-public-to-free-education-about-water-food-and-health CSU Spur is a free, public educational campus in Denver where visitors can learn about water, food and health through real-world experiences. The first building opened in January — it’s called Vida and focuses on animal and human health. The second building, Terra, is opening on June 8 and will focus on community food systems and food innovation. Wed, 08 Jun 2022 11:00:00 GMT /education/2022-06-08/csus-new-campus-connects-the-public-to-free-education-about-water-food-and-health Samantha Coetzee A conversation with Dr. Colleen Simpson, Front Range Community College's next president /education/2022-05-18/a-conversation-with-dr-colleen-simpson-front-range-community-colleges-next-president The Colorado Community College System has selected Dr. Colleen Simpson as the new president of Front Range Community College. She will be the first African American to lead the three-campus college when her tenure starts on Aug. 1. She is also the second Black woman president in the statewide college system. KUNC’s Samantha Coetzee spoke to CCCS Chancellor Joe Garcia and Dr. Simpson to talk about the college's next steps. Wed, 18 May 2022 19:57:50 GMT /education/2022-05-18/a-conversation-with-dr-colleen-simpson-front-range-community-colleges-next-president Samantha Coetzee MSU Denver aims to increase number of students paying zero dollars in tuition /education/2022-04-23/msu-denver-aims-to-increase-number-of-students-paying-zero-dollars-in-tuition The price of college continues to rise, and for many prospective students, figuring out how to pay for their education only adds to the stress of the admissions process. Some schools in Colorado are looking to bridge the gap by providing more grants and scholarships to students. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 22:15:53 GMT /education/2022-04-23/msu-denver-aims-to-increase-number-of-students-paying-zero-dollars-in-tuition Samantha Coetzee Denver universities, community college expand scholarships for displaced Aurarians /education/2021-12-28/denver-universities-community-college-expand-scholarships-for-displaced-aurarians Auraria Campus is home to a community college and two universities. When the campus was built, hundreds of families living the neighborhood were displaced. As part of the compensation, the institutions pledged to give scholarships to those displaced. They recently expanded this promise. Tue, 28 Dec 2021 21:36:10 GMT /education/2021-12-28/denver-universities-community-college-expand-scholarships-for-displaced-aurarians Stephanie Daniel Low college degree attainment for Hispanic men in Colorado can impact their future, and the state’s economic prosperity /show/kuncs-colorado-edition/2021-12-16/low-college-degree-attainment-for-hispanic-men-in-colorado-can-impact-their-future-and-the-states-economic-prosperity State officials have set a goal to boost the post-high school attainment rate. In order to reach it, getting more Hispanic men into school and back out again with degrees in hand is essential. Thu, 16 Dec 2021 22:23:22 GMT /show/kuncs-colorado-edition/2021-12-16/low-college-degree-attainment-for-hispanic-men-in-colorado-can-impact-their-future-and-the-states-economic-prosperity Erin O'Toole, Henry Zimmerman Colorado’s new AES-to-BS engineering degree aims to help students 'thrive and be successful' /education/2021-12-14/colorados-new-aa-to-bs-engineering-degree-aims-to-help-students-thrive-and-be-successful Science, technology, engineering and math jobs are booming in Colorado. Last year, the state had the fourth highest concentration of STEM workers in the country. To help prepare more homegrown talent, including women and people of color, the state is increasing access to bachelor’s degrees. Tue, 14 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT /education/2021-12-14/colorados-new-aa-to-bs-engineering-degree-aims-to-help-students-thrive-and-be-successful Stephanie Daniel