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The grounds of the ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï received a welcome living, breathing facelift last week. As part of Arbor Day and Earth Day celebrations this year, students, faculty and staff picked up shovels and got their hands dirty planting 122 new trees across the university’s 250-acre campus.

We talked with Christina Ruffatti and Laura Anderson about ÍøÆسԹÏ’s Go On and Learn Program. GOAL program creates an environment for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be able to enjoy the college experience. More info at unco.edu/unc-goal or email James Slaughter at james.slaughter@unco.edu

Two graduating seniors were named semifinalists for the 2024-25 Fulbright U.S. Student Program, one of the most prestigious international academic exchange programs in the world.

ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï professor Patrick Brady discusses the relevance of having victim studies courses at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï and shares his history studying Criminal Justice and Victimization (Part two)

Recent graduate and Phelps CAP award winner, Shukuru Rushanika '22 overcame adversity, explored scientific research and was honored for his achievements as he developed a deep sense of appreciation for the support and guidance he received during his undergraduate education at ÍøÆسԹÏ.

The ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï is hosting its spring commencement ceremonies May 5-6, inside the Bank of Colorado Arena. This year’s spring class includes approximately 1,272 undergraduate and graduate students. An additional 342 students are expected to complete their degree requirements this summer and can participate in the spring ceremonies.

Professor Karen Barton’s unprecedented nine Fulbright awards have taken her across five continents — North and South America, Africa, Asia and Europe — allowing her to bring the world to her students at ÍøÆسԹÏ.

First-gen Nursing major Rosemary Gonzalez know attending college without her parents fully understanding all the steps it takes to get there would create some obstacles and adversities. Facing those is when she realized that for her to be successful in higher education, she needed to find a new support system. –También en español

For Nikaiya Lawson, an Art and Design student graduating from ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï this spring, art is a safe place. After a suicide attempt at age 14, it has been the space where she finds meaning and can freely express her identity without limits. —También en español

Big Sky Champion Ed Lamb named Head Football Coach.