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Olympic Buffs

CU has a proud history at the Olympics, with over 100 student-athletes and alumni representing teams through the years. This year's Summer Olympics in Tokyo is no exception.

 

Emma Coburn, center, and Val Constien, right, on the podium after the 2020 USATF Olympic Trials steeplechase finals

Emma Coburn, Val Constien heading to Olympics as steeplechase competitors

For the second time, Colorado track and field will have two Buffs compete at the same time in the Olympics––in the women's steeplechase. Emma Coburn and Val Constien finished first and third, respectively, in recent Olympic trials. 

Infographic showing CU Boulder's Olympic Games legacy

CU Boulder holds Olympic Games legacy

Since 1948, the university has produced over 90 Olympic athletes who have competed in events across the globe. In honor of the upcoming Tokyo Games, here’s a look at CU’s storied history of Olympians.

Kara Goucher, second from right, with her NBC Sports broadcast colleagues

From running to reporting: A Q&A with Kara Goucher

Forever Buff Kara Goucher, a two-time Olympic runner and marathoner, is headed to the Olympics again—this time as a commentator for NBC TV.

Learn More About Buffs at the Tokyo Olympics

Campus Highlights

Austin C. Okigbo

CU's Austin C. Okigbo studies music from past pandemics

Cyclist Mark Cavendish riding in the Tour de France

Why Tour de France champs dance with their bikes

Kathryn Wendell

For center’s new leader, sustainability is personal

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Student Stories

Our students have a way of creating their personal journey. Whether leading research projects, finding ways to creatively address social issues or learning to navigate the college experience, there’s no limit to their potential.

 

Rae Lewark performing on a beach

Graduate dives deep for water conservation awareness

Rae Lewark, a recent graduate in environmental studies and dance, combined her passions for environmental sustainability, self-expression and the element of water to make a short film titled The Life of Water. Becoming the Water Cycle.

Essence Duncan

Meet CU Boulder's NAACP Law Fellow

University of Colorado Law School student Essence Duncan ('23) has been selected by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) as a 2021 Law Fellow.

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Student's international collaboration explores ways to improve wind turbine operation

Misha Sinner, a PhD candidate in the Department of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering, shares experience and research findings of state-of-the-art wind tunnel.

Tips & Resources

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5 easy summer treats

Summer is officially here. Prepare for the heat with five tasty summer treats you can make at home. Read more
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5 ways to practice positive body image

Showing our bodies appreciation for everything they’ve gotten us through can help us cultivate a more positive relationship with ourselves. Learn ways to honor your body and practice positive body image. Read more
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6 summer travel tips

As COVID-19 restrictions ease and more people become vaccinated, you may have summer travel plans on your mind. Here are six tips to help keep yourself and others safe while traveling. Read more
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