Patrita “Ime†Salazar wears a ceremonial “Los Ojos†wool blanket as she poses with her daughters, left to right, Kalee, Tachara and Cibonet.

Class of 2017: After three daughters graduate, mom finishes degree

May 5, 2017

By age 50, Patrita "Ime" Salazar had compiled an impressive list of personal and professional accomplishments. Now, after watching three of her daughters graduate from CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ, it's finally her turn.

Graduating senior Jasmin Torres outside an MRI machine on campus, where she does neuroscience research.

Class of 2017: Mind of a philosopher, heart of an activist

May 5, 2017

If Jasmin Torres had a personal motto, it would be, "Sí, se puede." This Spanish phrase meaning, "Yes, you can," has defined the graduating senior’s life.

Carla Ho-a

Ho-a named AVC of finance and business strategy

May 5, 2017

After a national search, Senior Vice Chancellor and CFO Kelly Fox has named Carla Ho-a associate vice chancellor for Finance and Business Strategy (FBS), effective June 1.

Alexandra Okeson

Class of 2017: Creating algorithms for healthcare

May 5, 2017

Computer science graduate Alexandra Okeson found her calling in the field while helping create algorithms to test medical devices. Now she's got her sights set on a PhD, focusing on algorithms for healthcare.

Advisors Dylan West and Victoria Ibarra

Academic advisors West and Ibarra awarded for outstanding service

May 5, 2017

Each spring, CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ presents the Advisor of the Year Award for outstanding service in academic advising. This year, Arts and Sciences advisor Dylan West won the new professional award, and College of Music advisor Victoria Ibarra was the winner in the experienced professional category.

Haley Smith poses with basketball in hand on court

Class of 2017: Excelling on and off the court

May 5, 2017

If you follow Colorado basketball, you already know a few things about senior Haley Smith. But what you might not know is that Smith is the kind of student-athlete who makes Buffs fans proud to be Buffs fans.

Michael Rush

Fulbright taps 10 CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ students, 1 'alternate' for 2017-18 awards

May 5, 2017

With offers from the Fulbright program, a number of CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ graduate students and alumni are eyeing research and teaching in such places as the Netherlands, India, France and Chile.

Floyd Pierce

Class of 2017: Racing around the world in high-definition

May 5, 2017

Last year, CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ senior Floyd Pierce, raced around the world for $1 million as a contestant on "The Amazing Race." CBS has aired seven episodes, and, so far, Pierce is still in the game.

Sarah, Pat and Stephanie Meyers at the John Lennon Wall in Prague

Class of 2017: Supporting future students with scholarship fund

May 5, 2017

With a $30,000 gift from their family foundation, twins Sarah and Stephanie Meyers established the a scholarship fund to support one or two first-year students in financial need.

Graduation caps thrown up in the air

Tomorrow's leaders: Class of 2017

May 5, 2017

Read about just a few of the talented, motivated and innovative students who graduated this month and are starting on their next adventure.

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