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New research co-published by Colin Wren, Associate Professor of Anthropology at UCCS, illustrates a new, multidisciplinary approach to studying how humans have responded to climate threats in the past, and demonstrates that these strategies can be adapted to modern contexts. (More)
Watch the faculty feature video to learn more about Dr. Larkin’s research and how archeology can help us navigate the present by learning from the past (More)
As a cultural and applied anthropologist, her theoretical research focuses mostly on empathy and different kinds of persistent inequalities in society whilst her applied work focuses on equity and shifting communities away from discrimination. Watch the video to learn more about Dr. Kimbra Smith and the research she’s conducting at UCCS. (More)
In the March 18 virtual lecture, learn about the hundreds of flamboyant writers, artists and Broadway performers who “chased the cure” for tuberculosis all the way to Cragmor Sanatorium in Colorado Springs. (More)
Cepon-Robins was the lead researcher on the first study in its field to directly test whether people who are more sensitive to feeling disgust will become exposed to fewer pathogens – and thus suffer fewer infections. (More)
Four UCCS faculty members presented new findings at the UCCS COVID-19 Research Forum, with research spanning disciplines and presenting new questions for future exploration. (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)
Tara Cepon-Robins, assistant professor of anthropology, hypothesizes that the immune system, when stimulated by parasites, could suppress inflammatory immune activity such as that causing the most severe COVID-19 symptoms. (More)
As we move into a new decade, we take a look back at some of the most memorable stories and moments from 2019. (More)
Marking a milestone, the Colorado Department of Higher Education approved a new Bachelor of Innovation in museum practice and heritage management which has become UCCS’ 50th bachelor’s degree. (More)
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