The year 2019 was full of memorable moments, and we’re taking a look back at the highlights in leadership, innovation and impacts. They included research spanning everything from climate change to the value of a five-minute workout; strides in space studies; the upping of our sustainability game; the expansion of campus resources; visits by notable guest speakers; and much more.
Epic moments
Remarkable community, remarkable individuals
Fond farewell
Stewarding sustainability
Startups see success
Addressing cost for students
Guest speakers share their perspectives
- Award-winning actress Viola Davis (see also: Scene at CU)
- 2020 presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar
- ‘me too.’ movement founder Tarana Burke
- NBC correspondent Savannah Sellers
- Former NRA spokesperson Dana Loesch
- New York Times reporters Jody Kantor and Megan Twohey (see also: Brainwaves episode)
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan
- Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich
Reaching new records
Breaking ground and building campus resources
- Buffs give back
- Improving safety for our Buffs
- Williams Village East residence hall
- Music expansion
- A novel connection between business and engineering
- Ramaley addition
- Aerospace engineering building
Can’t get enough? Take a look back at the year in images through Instagram’s top nine and the Scene at CU series.
