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- 1More than 1,200 Colorado students earn climate seal▼More than 1,200 Colorado students have earned a climate ‘seal’: ‘We’re the ones growing up in this world’ https://www. t
More than 1,200 high school students in Colorado have earned a new climate studies seal on their diplomas, recognizing coursework and projects on climate change. Supporters say the credential reflects a generation determined to prepare for environmental challenges, with students framing it as a response to the world they are inheriting. The program is being highlighted as a model for climate education in US schools.
- 2Poudre School District closure plan would force 40-mile commutes▼Poudre Schools closure plan means some Colorado students would have to travel 40 miles one way for education
Poudre School District in northern Colorado has proposed a closure plan that would require some students to travel 40 miles each way to attend school. The plan, covering the Fort Collins area district, has drawn attention for the burden it would place on families in rural parts of the district who would face long daily commutes under the consolidation proposal.
- 3Two CU Boulder graduate students win National Defense fellowships▼Two grad students awarded prestigious National Defense fellowships
Two graduate students at the University of Colorado Boulder have been awarded prestigious National Defense fellowships. The awards support advanced research with relevance to national security and are among the most competitive fellowships available to graduate students in science and engineering fields. The university announced the news, highlighting the students' achievements and the recognition it brings to their research programs.
- 4Over 1,200 Colorado students earn climate credential●More than 1,200 Colorado students have earned a climate ‘seal’: ‘We’re the ones growing up in this world’
More than 1,200 students in Colorado have earned a new climate-focused seal on their diplomas, a credential recognising coursework and projects on climate science and solutions. The programme lets young people demonstrate climate literacy to colleges and employers. Students involved frame their generation as the one that will live with the consequences of a warming world, and supporters see it as a model other states may copy.
- 5CU Denver Prepares Students for an AI-Driven Workplace▼As AI Changes the Workplace, CU Denver Prepares Students to Navigate What Comes Next
The University of Colorado Denver says it is adapting how it educates students as artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace. The institution is positioning its programs to help graduates navigate the changes AI brings to careers and job skills. The announcement highlights growing attention among universities on preparing students for an AI-altered labor market.
- 6Colorado State University profiles veterinary student Ayanna Toomer▼Q&A with CSU veterinary student Ayanna Toomer
Colorado State University has published a question-and-answer feature with Ayanna Toomer, a veterinary medicine student at the university. The interview highlights her path into veterinary studies and her experience in the program, offering readers an inside look at student life in one of the country's leading veterinary schools.
- 7Colorado State opens new veterinary medicine and education facility▼New CSU facility focuses on veterinary medicine, education
Colorado State University has opened a new facility dedicated to veterinary medicine and education. The building is intended to expand training opportunities for veterinary students and support animal health programs. Details about its size, cost, and opening date have not yet been widely reported beyond the initial coverage.
- 8Mountain Scholars program moves finances to CMC Foundation●Mountain Scholars program shifts financial management to CMC Foundation
The Mountain Scholars program has shifted its financial management to the Colorado Mountain College Foundation. The move places the scholarship program's funds and administration under the foundation, which handles philanthropic support for the college. Details on how the transition will affect students and donors were not immediately available.
- 9Strasburg educator Merci Ames named Colorado Teacher of the Year▼Strasburg science teacher and basketball coach Merci Ames named Colorado’s 2027 Teacher of the Year
Merci Ames, a science teacher and basketball coach in Strasburg, Colorado, has been named the state's 2027 Teacher of the Year. The honor recognizes her work in the classroom and her role mentoring students as a coach, drawing attention to educators in small rural communities across Colorado.
- 10Therapy dogs crowned homecoming royalty at Colorado high school●Therapy dogs crowned homecoming royalty at Colorado's Evergreen High School
Therapy dogs at Evergreen High School in Colorado have been crowned homecoming royalty, in a heartwarming twist on the traditional student honor. The school recognized the dogs for the comfort and support they provide to students. The story has drawn attention as a feel-good moment, with many praising the school for celebrating the animals' role in the community.
- 11Colorado voters to decide on transgender student sports ban▼Colorado voters will decide whether transgender students should be barred from certain sports teams
Colorado voters will weigh in on a ballot measure that would bar transgender students from participating in certain school sports teams, according to Chalkbeat. The proposal would restrict transgender athletes from competing on teams matching their gender identity in specific categories. The issue has become a prominent political topic nationally, with several US states passing similar restrictions in recent years, making the Colorado vote a closely watched test of public opinion.
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Western Colorado University in Gunnison, Colorado, opens its annual art and design faculty exhibition on October 9. The show presents recent work by the university's art and design faculty, giving students and the local community a chance to see the creative practices of the professors teaching in the department. The exhibition is covered by the Gunnison Country Times as part of local campus arts news.
- 13McCord-Herbst Student Veteran Center Marks 10 Years▼AnniverSeries: McCord-Herbst Student Veteran Center celebrates 10 years
The McCord-Herbst Student Veteran Center at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs is celebrating its tenth anniversary as part of the university's AnniverSeries retrospective. The center has spent a decade supporting student veterans on campus, and the milestone is being highlighted as a moment to reflect on its growth and its role in serving the military-connected student community in Colorado Springs.
- 14Committee recommending Poudre school closures releases full report●Committee recommending PSD school closures releases full report
A committee reviewing Poudre School District facilities has released the full version of its report recommending school closures in the Fort Collins, Colorado district. The document is expected to detail which schools could close, the reasoning behind the recommendations, and options for consolidating students. Families and staff are likely to scrutinize the findings ahead of any school board decisions on closures.
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Western Colorado University in Gunnison, Colorado is opening its Art & Design Faculty Exhibition on October 9. The show presents recent work by the university's art and design faculty, giving students and the local community a chance to see the creative practices of the professors teaching in the department.
- 16Colorado Proposition 134 targets transgender athletes in schools●Proposition 134 | Transgender athletes in schools
Proposition 134, a Colorado ballot measure concerning transgender athletes' participation in school sports, is drawing attention as the debate over transgender students in athletics continues across US states. The measure would set rules on which teams transgender students may join, placing Colorado among the growing list of states addressing the issue through legislation and ballot initiatives.
- 17CSU STEM 4 Kids club brings hands-on science to youth▼CSU’s STEM 4 Kids club offers hands-on space for youth science education
Colorado State University's STEM 4 Kids club is giving young students a hands-on space to explore science, technology, engineering and math, according to The Rocky Mountain Collegian. The student-run club aims to make science education engaging and accessible for local youth through interactive activities. Beyond the headline, no further details about the club's programs or reach are available.
- 18Yampa Valley Community Foundation fills $110K mental health funding gap▼Yampa Valley Community Foundation fills $110K mental health gap for Steamboat students
The Yampa Valley Community Foundation has committed $110,000 to close a mental health funding gap for students in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The grant ensures school-based mental health services can continue after an earlier funding shortfall threatened support for local students.
- 19CU Boulder Professor and Student Activist Discuss Climate Action▼C.U. Boulder professor and student activist talk climate action
A University of Colorado Boulder professor and a student activist appeared on community radio station KGNU to discuss climate action. The conversation covered what climate activism looks like from both academic and student perspectives, including how universities and young organizers can push for stronger environmental policy. The interview was part of the station's regional news programming.
- 20ICE Operation Near Colorado Springs Elementary School Sparks Concern▼ICE operation near Colorado Springs elementary school raises concerns
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement carried out an operation near an elementary school in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The proximity to the school has raised concerns among parents, educators and local officials about student safety and the impact of immigration enforcement near places where children gather. Details about arrests or the operation's scope have not been fully disclosed.
- 21Asthma Tied to Lower School Performance, CU Anschutz Researchers Respond▼Asthma Often Leads to Lower Academic Performance. CU Anschutz Faculty Work to Change That.
Faculty at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus say children with asthma frequently face lower academic performance, as flare-ups and missed school days disrupt learning. They are working on initiatives to help manage the condition and keep students in class, positioning asthma care as an education issue rather than only a health one.