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How animals get their stripes and spots

Nov. 8, 2023

New ²ÊÃñ±¦µä research helps explain how sharp patterns form on zebras, leopards, tropical fish and other creatures. Their findings could inform the development of new high-tech materials and drugs.

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How animals get their skin patterns is a matter of physics

Nov. 8, 2023

Understanding how animals’ intricate spots and stripes form can help scientists mimic those processes in the lab, potentially improving medical diagnostics and synthetic materials in the future. Read from CU expert Ankur Gupta on The Conversation.

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Should AI read your college essay? It’s complicated

Nov. 8, 2023

Artificial intelligence tools should never replace human admissions officers, says ²ÊÃñ±¦µä scientist Sidney D’Mello. But new research suggests these platforms could help colleges and universities identify promising students amid mountains of applications.

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Regents target housing with pair of approvals

Nov. 7, 2023

Regents approved a pair of action items aimed at advancing objectives of the ²ÊÃñ±¦µä Campus Master Plan related to increasing housing options for students, faculty and staff. Read about this and other items from the board’s Nov. 7–8 meeting.

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New CU Dialogues micro-credential advances campus DEI goals

Nov. 7, 2023

The spring 2024 DEI-Informed Dialogic Pedagogy workshop series will be offered to up to 20 graduate student instructors and will meet over the course of 10 weeks. Find out more and apply.

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5 ways volunteering can change your life

Nov. 7, 2023

Volunteering offers a transformative way to change your community, deepen your knowledge and experiences and enhance your time at ²ÊÃñ±¦µä. Here are five ways volunteering can change your life.

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A focus on service

Nov. 7, 2023

Lourdes Camarillo sees her photography as a way to connect with her community while also serving it. Since becoming a journalism student at ²ÊÃñ±¦µä, her focus has expanded as she learns more technical skills.

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs D’Andra Mull

Buffs, take advantage of transformative opportunities

Nov. 7, 2023

As more Buffs consider their plans for spring, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs D’Andra Mull encourages students to seek out transformative opportunities that allow them to learn and grow outside the classroom.

CU guard Jaylyn Sherrod attempts a shot against LSU.

Buff women stun national champs in basketball season opener

Nov. 7, 2023

The Colorado women’s basketball team pulled off a 92–78 victory over Louisiana State University, the reigning national champions. The Buffaloes excelled at the challenge even after the Tigers added the top two transfers in the country to its roster this offseason.

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Next budget talk set for Nov. 29

Nov. 7, 2023

Join the next session of the new virtual series Budget Talks. It's designed to unpack details of ²ÊÃñ±¦µä’s budget. Also, a recording of last month's session, covering the campus’s sources of funding and budget model, is now available.

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