Athletics

CU's Academic Progress Rate report released by the NCAA, along with those of all other Division I schools, shows women leading the way in another generally strong academic showing for the Buffs.

Legendary coach and administrator Ceal Barry has announced her retirement after 43 years in college athletics, including the past 37 at CU Boulder. Barry took the reins of the women’s basketball team in 1983 and built the program into a national power.

The NCAA Board of Governors supported rule changes that would open the door for student-athletes to receive compensation for their name, image and likeness beginning in the 2021-22 academic year.

University of Colorado Athletic Director Rick George announced Thursday that he, along with CU’s 11 head coaches, will take voluntary pay reductions for the upcoming fiscal year to help mitigate budget impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

CU Athletics have helped lead zero-waste and sustainability efforts among collegiate athletic programs, including construction of four new LEED Platinum-certified buildings and a first-of-its-kind recyclable aluminum cup for gameday use.

In four races separated by just 15 days, the CU track and field star sent shockwaves with her performances. Now, the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association has named Jones its national athlete of the year.

The National Association of Basketball Coaches named Wright to the All-District 19 First Team and Bey to the All-District 19 Second Team.

The honors keep rolling in for Colorado track and field senior Dani Jones. The United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association recently named her one of three finalists for the USTFCCCA National Women's Track Athlete of the Year recognition.

Athletics Director Rick George announced the hiring on Sunday, making Dorrell the 27th full-time head coach in the football program’s history. Dorrell, who served as an assistant for the Buffs during two stints in the 1990s, has extensive experience at the collegiate and professional ranks, most recently as assistant head coach and receivers coach of the Miami Dolphins.

CUBuffs.com caught up with former CU basketball player Kate Fagan for a Q&A ahead of the Feb. 26 Inclusive Sports Summit. Fagan, along with former CU football player Phillip Lindsay, is a keynote speaker.