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Ethicist zeros in on ‘the hard problems of animal rights’

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Philosopher examines when it is—and isn’t—okay to hurt animals if it means helping other animals in need.

Randall Duncan in the field
GEO-VETS initiative funds military veteran’s research project
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Digging deeper for answers to complex problems
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Cristol Chemistry
Academic family makes $1 million bequest to chemistry department
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Alumni

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Award-winning filmmaker gives persistence, ‘energy’ to next generation

June 14, 2022

John W. Comerford, who discovered the power of film at CU Boulder, arranges major gift to its Brakhage Center for Media Arts.

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Family’s Buff roots sko deep

May 2, 2022

Three generations of arts-and-sciences O’Donnells will celebrate this year’s commencement.

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Artist highlights juncture of the familiar, the unknown

Feb. 2, 2021

Guggenheim-winning alum reflects on her career and time at CU Boulder.

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Students, Faculty

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Ethicist zeros in on ‘the hard problems of animal rights’

Nov. 29, 2022

Philosopher examines when it is—and isn’t—okay to hurt animals if it means helping other animals in need.

Randall Duncan in the field
GEO-VETS initiative funds military veteran’s research project

Nov. 11, 2022

Undergraduate awarded funds as a part of an effort to encourage research for student military veterans.

Illustration of Hands with Cogs
Digging deeper for answers to complex problems

Nov. 7, 2022

Map the System offers CU Boulder students the chance to present their ideas for addressing deeply rooted issues at an international competition sponsored by Oxford University.

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Donors

Cristol Chemistry
Academic family makes $1 million bequest to chemistry department

Nov. 1, 2022

Couple wanted to give back to the university, saying, ‘CU has been our life.’

Patricia Sheffels
‘Little decisions influenced my life’

April 21, 2022

CU Boulder grad Patricia Sheffels establishes keynote-speaker program to address environmental issues.

Rose Ann Bershenyi and scholarship recipients
‘She is gold’

March 18, 2022

CU Boulder graduate Rose Ann Bershenyi’s ‘gifts are transformative.’

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Obituaries

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L. Andrew Staehelin, CU Boulder molecular biologist, dies at 83

Oct. 5, 2022

Professor emeritus remembered for his ability to present important material expertly and for his humor, intelligence and interest in people

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Poet Noah Eli Gordon dies at 47

July 13, 2022

Associate professor of English and associate chair for creative writing hailed as ‘charismatic,’ ‘irreplaceable,’ and a ‘great poet and fine teacher’

Peter Molnar
Peter Molnar, 1943-2022

June 24, 2022

CIRES, Geological Sciences, CU Boulder mourn loss of exceptional scholar who inspired greatness

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