Education & Outreach

How ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� helped build Colorado's K–12 education system

Megan M Rogers — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:19:42 +0000

How ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� helped build Colorado's K–12 education system Megan M Rogers Tue, 09/01/2026 - 11:19

From helping establish the state's high school system to expanding educational access today, ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ��'s partnership with Colorado schools spans 150 years.

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Camp Crayfish engages Colorado high schoolers with hands-on science discovery

Megan M Rogers — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:42:01 +0000

Camp Crayfish engages Colorado high schoolers with hands-on science discovery Megan M Rogers Mon, 08/24/2026 - 11:42

This summer, a CU Museum of Natural History program brought together high school students, university researchers, and state and federal scientists to study Colorado's native crayfish.

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How a graduate student is reimagining ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� orientation for Spanish‑speaking families

Megan M Rogers — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:18:51 +0000

How a graduate student is reimagining ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� orientation for Spanish‑speaking families Megan M Rogers Tue, 08/11/2026 - 10:18

If you had a magic wand, what would you change about ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� to better support students? When Master's in Higher Education students were asked this question, Nuvia Mendoza's wish was clear: ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� needs an orientation for Spanish-speaking families.

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International English Center welcoming Fulbright scholars from 26 countries

Megan M Rogers — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:31:48 +0000

International English Center welcoming Fulbright scholars from 26 countries Megan M Rogers Mon, 06/15/2026 - 10:31

Past cohort of international Fulbright scholars explore Rocky Mountain National Park

This summer, ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� International English Center (IEC) will host its third cohort of international Fulbright grant recipients for a customized graduate school preparation program.

This year is especially meaningful, as the IEC celebrates 50 years, ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� marks its 150th anniversary, and the United States commemorates its 250th birthday. In the spirit of these historic milestones, the IEC is proud to welcome a diverse group of 30 scholars representing 26 countries from around the world.

The Fulbright Pre-Academic Program is administered by the Institute of International Education and is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs as part of its flagship Fulbright Program.

Past cohort of international Fulbright scholars explore Rocky Mountain National Park

Behind the scenes

From July 11 to Aug. 8, the Fulbrighters will be at ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� refining their academic English language and research skills, learning about the U.S. higher education system, and engaging in cultural enrichment activities. After completing the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program, the scholars will depart to universities around the U.S. to begin master’s and doctoral programs.

In addition to language and academic skills courses, the program will feature workshops and presentations led by ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� faculty and staff from University Libraries, the Graduate School, the Department of Linguistics, the School of Education, the Environmental Center, Student Legal Services, the Writing Center, Service Learning & Impact in Community Engagement (SLICE) and Health Promotion, among others. Through these sessions and partnerships with members of the Boulder community, Fulbright grantees will explore important aspects of academic and social life in the United States, helping them build the cultural understanding and practical knowledge needed to succeed in their future communities.

Participants will also have opportunities to connect with current ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� graduate students and faculty in their fields of study, share meals with local families, participate in service-learning projects throughout Boulder, and visit Rocky Mountain National Park and other local attractions.

IEC Director Graham Douglas is excited about the reach of this multi-year grant award.

“It is an incredible honor for the International English Center to host the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program here at ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ��. Fulbright awardees are future leaders, scholars, researchers and educators. The experience they will have with us at the IEC will not only prepare them for graduate studies in the U.S. but will also serve as the first step in a lifelong journey of increasing mutual understanding and peaceful relations between the United States and their home countries. Hosting the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program is a powerful example of how the International English Center advances internationalization at ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� while supporting Chancellor Justin Schwartz’s vision to elevate the university’s global presence.” –IEC Director Graham Douglas

Learn more

The Fulbright Pre-Academic Program draws upon the IEC’s extensive experience working with graduate students and aligns closely with the center’s institutional mission of promoting service, collaboration, diversity and a global mindset.

Visit the IEC website to learn more. If you would like to explore how your unit might contribute to the initiative this summer or in the future, contact Program Manager Luke Coffelt at luke.coffelt@colorado.edu.

This summer, ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� will host 30 international scholars for a customized graduate preparation program focused on academic English, research skills and cross-cultural exchange.

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Hosting a youth program at ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ��? Start here

Megan M Rogers — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:49:39 +0000

Hosting a youth program at ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ��? Start here Megan M Rogers Thu, 04/23/2026 - 13:49

2023 Campus Kids Day at the Recreation Center. Photo by Casey Cass/��Ҵ�ý�ƽ��.

As summer approaches, youth programs across ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� ramp up, bringing K–12 students to campus for camps, workshops and enrichment opportunities. With these opportunities comes a shared responsibility to ensure programs are safe, compliant and set up for success.

At ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ��, the Office of Compliance, Ethics and Policy supports faculty and staff in navigating requirements, reducing risk and upholding university standards across a range of areas—including youth programs.

“Many people don’t realize there are specific requirements tied to hosting youth on campus,” said Lee Yoon Ho Potter, youth protection compliance manager. “We want to make it easy to know where to start.”

��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� offers a central hub for youth program registration and guidance, designed to help faculty and staff navigate the process quickly.

If you’re planning a youth program, start with these steps:

Visit the youth program registration page to review requirements and determine your program type (affiliated or third-party).
Complete the registration process to ensure alignment with the Youth Protection Policy.
Use available tools and guidance to move through next steps.
Sign up for the ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� Youth Programs email list for updates and reminders.

As a resource for the campus community, Lee Yoon Ho Potter offers free youth protection and child abuse-prevention training for anyone working with or around youth.

“Youth are part of our campus community in many ways,” Potter said. “The more awareness and preparation we have, the better experience we can create for everyone.”

Learn more and get started on the Youth Programs website.

Find out what faculty and staff need to know to create safe, successful experiences for youth on campus.

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Helping K-12 educators understand, implement Colorado's inclusive curriculum laws

Megan M Rogers — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:31:47 +0000

Helping K-12 educators understand, implement Colorado's inclusive curriculum laws Megan M Rogers Wed, 04/15/2026 - 09:31

This summer, the BUENO Center for Multicultural Education and A Queer Endeavor, both based in the ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� School of Education, will co-host the Chords of Esperanza: Queering Biliteracy, Centering Justicia conference, designed to support K-12 educators with understanding Colorado's inclusive curriculum laws and how to support their students within the scope of these laws.

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Outreach program brings big engineering dreams to small rural towns

Megan M Rogers — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:42:08 +0000

Outreach program brings big engineering dreams to small rural towns Megan M Rogers Thu, 04/09/2026 - 13:42

College of Engineering and Applied Science

Daniel Knight and Michael Hannigan are leading a program that connects ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� students with rural high schools to introduce hands-on engineering experiences in the classroom. The initiative serves 12 schools and nearly 700 high school students across rural Colorado each year.

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��Ҵ�ý�ƽ��'s Rural Colorado Workshop Series keeps small-town main streets alive

Megan M Rogers — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:46:52 +0000

��Ҵ�ý�ƽ��'s Rural Colorado Workshop Series keeps small-town main streets alive Megan M Rogers Thu, 04/02/2026 - 11:46

Coloradan

A volunteer-run program pairs CU business faculty with local organizations throughout Colorado—with implications for entrepreneurship and business vitality.

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The history of public and community-engaged scholarship at ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ��

Megan M Rogers — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:16:01 +0000

The history of public and community-engaged scholarship at ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� Megan M Rogers Thu, 03/26/2026 - 14:16

Coloradan

Research involving the community has been crucial to the university's ethos since its inception 150 years ago.

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Schoolyards rock! Reimagining play spaces

Megan M Rogers — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:15:34 +0000

Schoolyards rock! Reimagining play spaces Megan M Rogers Thu, 02/19/2026 - 14:15

College of Communication, Media, Design and Information

To reimagine play spaces for young students, two Boulder schools enlisted expertise from the College of Communication, Media, Design and Information in redesigning their schoolyards.

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