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Madison Fox may be trying to break one of the strongest chemical bonds in existence, but she’s not fazed by the challenge. Instead, she’s excited to be part of an Undergraduate Research Academy project that could help millions of people around the world. (More)
Alexis Rayburn has been bitten by the research bug — and now, as part of an Undergraduate Research Academy project focused on insect studies, she’s working to discover how alpine moths have changed over the last 40 years. (More)
Kristen Williams has always followed a track toward success. For 10 years, she worked to become a winning indoor track cyclist and now she will pass the finish line in her marathon through the University of Colorado school system to become an expert in physical therapy. (More)
When Collin Hildreth was just seven years old, he saw Steve Irwin “The Crocodile Hunter” on TV and was immediately inspired to work with animals. (More)
For her extraordinary leadership, character and embodiment of civic service, Sara Khammash, a senior biology major at UCCS, has been named Colorado Leadership Alliance’s (CLA) 2021 Student Leader of the Year. (More)
UCCS researchers working on the causes, consequences and future implications of the COVID-19 pandemic will share their progress and findings during a free virtual event at 2 p.m., Feb. 10. (More)
There is no simple way to sum up 2020 – but the top stories and most memorable photos from the last year paint a picture of resilience, perseverance and hope at UCCS. (More)
Competing in its first road game of the 2020-21 season, the UCCS women’s basketball team lost an 89-57 decision Monday night at Colorado Mesa University. (More)
In a week titled “Women in STEM Takeover,” five UCCS researchers will be included in the daily “The Academic Minute” June 15-19, produced by WAMC with support of the Association of American Colleges and Universities. (More)
Aleesa Muir is proof that good things come to those who persevere. Since starting at UCCS in 2017, she’s become an outstanding women’s soccer athlete, biology student and research assistant. (More)