Paleontology Hall in the CU Museum of Natural History

Dr. Nancy J. Stevens named permanent director of the CU Museum of Natural History

Following a nationwide search, the Research & Innovation Office has announced the appointment of Dr. Nancy J. Stevens as Director of the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History, effective Sept. 1, 2023.

Early dispersal of domestic horses into the Great Plains and northern Rockies

Archaeology Curator Dr. William T. Taylor along with CU Graduate students Chance Ward, Carlton Grover, and others, have a new study published in the journal Science.

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Anthroplogy Hall / Online
A conversation with archaeologist Dr. Joseph R. "Woody" Aguilar, Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, San Ildefonso Pueblo.
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