Universities and Colleges
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Universities and Collegesen-USCopyright 皇冠网址/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020Tue, 18 Mar 2025 21:04:02 GMTOffice of Civil Rights is targeting 45 universities for 'race-exclusionary' advanced degree programs
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Six universities in the Mountain West are among the schools under investigation for participating in a program aimed at helping minority students earn doctoral degrees in business.Tue, 18 Mar 2025 21:04:02 GMT/2025-03-18/office-of-civil-rights-is-targeting-45-universities-for-race-exclusionary-advanced-degree-programsYvette FernandezThe new 'Better FAFSA' application is expected to launch at the end of December
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At the end of December, the U. S. Department of Education is releasing a new version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The new application is intended to be shorter and easier to fill out than previous iterations. Jason Gonzalez of Chalkbeat joined us to talk about the details and look ahead to possible impacts on Colorado.Wed, 06 Dec 2023 23:15:23 GMT/news/2023-12-06/the-new-better-fafsa-application-is-expected-to-launch-at-the-end-of-decemberNikole Robinson CarrollNews brief with The Colorado Sun: State expands college programs for students with intellectual disabilities
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The Colorado Sun Editor Lance Benzel joined us to talk about an effort by the state to create more college opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:55:33 GMT/news/2023-07-13/news-brief-with-the-colorado-sun-state-expands-college-programs-for-students-with-intellectual-disabilitiesNikole Robinson CarrollCompetition encourages college students to build zero-energy homes
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Several universities in the Mountain West are competing this weekend in an international competition focused on building zero-energy homes.Thu, 20 Apr 2023 22:36:19 GMT/regional-news/2023-04-20/competition-encourages-college-students-to-build-zero-energy-homesEmma VandenEindeNCAA's March Madness men's basketball tournament returning to Denver this weekend
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The NCAA Tournament is returning to the Mile High City for the sixth time, offering visitors and ticket holders opportunities to take in the First and Second Rounds of play.Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:53:06 GMT/news/2023-03-17/ncaas-march-madness-mens-basketball-tournament-returning-to-denver-this-weekendMichael LyleCSU's new campus connects the public to free education about water, food and health
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CSU Spur is a free, public educational campus in Denver where visitors can learn about water, food and health through real-world experiences. The first building opened in January 鈥� it鈥檚 called Vida and focuses on animal and human health. The second building, Terra, is opening on June 8 and will focus on community food systems and food innovation.Wed, 08 Jun 2022 11:00:00 GMT/education/2022-06-08/csus-new-campus-connects-the-public-to-free-education-about-water-food-and-healthSamantha CoetzeeA conversation with Dr. Colleen Simpson, Front Range Community College's next president
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The Colorado Community College System has selected Dr. Colleen Simpson as the new president of Front Range Community College. She will be the first African American to lead the three-campus college when her tenure starts on Aug. 1. She is also the second Black woman president in the statewide college system. 皇冠网址鈥檚 Samantha Coetzee spoke to CCCS Chancellor Joe Garcia and Dr. Simpson to talk about the college's next steps.Wed, 18 May 2022 19:57:50 GMT/education/2022-05-18/a-conversation-with-dr-colleen-simpson-front-range-community-colleges-next-presidentSamantha CoetzeeMSU Denver aims to increase number of students paying zero dollars in tuition
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The price of college continues to rise, and for many prospective students, figuring out how to pay for their education only adds to the stress of the admissions process. Some schools in Colorado are looking to bridge the gap by providing more grants and scholarships to students.Sat, 23 Apr 2022 22:15:53 GMT/education/2022-04-23/msu-denver-aims-to-increase-number-of-students-paying-zero-dollars-in-tuitionSamantha CoetzeeDenver universities, community college expand scholarships for displaced Aurarians
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Auraria Campus is home to a community college and two universities. When the campus was built, hundreds of families living the neighborhood were displaced. As part of the compensation, the institutions pledged to give scholarships to those displaced. They recently expanded this promise.Tue, 28 Dec 2021 21:36:10 GMT/education/2021-12-28/denver-universities-community-college-expand-scholarships-for-displaced-aurariansStephanie DanielLow college degree attainment for Hispanic men in Colorado can impact their future, and the state鈥檚 economic prosperity
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State officials have set a goal to boost the post-high school attainment rate. In order to reach it, getting more Hispanic men into school and back out again with degrees in hand is essential.Thu, 16 Dec 2021 22:23:22 GMT/show/kuncs-colorado-edition/2021-12-16/low-college-degree-attainment-for-hispanic-men-in-colorado-can-impact-their-future-and-the-states-economic-prosperityErin O'Toole, Henry Zimmerman