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Jordan Nytes Shares CU Soccer Journey

Anna Tolette — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 20:46:49 +0000

Jordan Nytes Shares CU Soccer Journey Anna Tolette Mon, 07/07/2025 - 14:46

Andrew Daigle

In 2024, Jordan Nytes (Soc’25, MOrgLead’26) of Aurora, Colorado, became the first All-American goalkeeper for CU. The two-time Big 12 Goalkeeper of the Year talks here about leadership, team communication and excitement for the next season.

What about Colorado soccer attracted you when you decided to transfer after a year at Oklahoma State?

I had a connection with [assistant coach and recruiting coordinator] Dave Morgan. That led to the initial conversation with CU. Being closer to my family was a huge part as well. The soccer program is in a great place! Colorado’s facilities are awesome, we got lights at Prentup [Field], and there’s excitement with everything going on with CU Athletics lately. After I visited in December 2022, I was like ‘Let’s do it,’ and it’s been awesome since.

What have been the greatest contributors to your success?

[Associate head coach] Jason Green and I have developed an incredible relationship. We’re comfortable bouncing ideas off each other. It’s not arguing, but if he says something I disagree with, I’ll tell him, and he’ll tell me, too. It’s acknowledging strengths, working on weaknesses, growing every day. CU is a very professional training environment. Our coaches have us mimic professional soccer programs. It also prepares us for when, hopefully, we get to that stage.

You put together 583:33 consecutive shutout minutes in goal in 2024. What’s it like when you’re in a zone like that?

When you have five or six straight shutouts, you’re on a high with your defense. A record like that reflects how we’re defending together. That streak was early in the season, and we knew we’d run into adversity. It’s how the game goes — you will get scored on again. We need to be able to overcome that when it happens.

What communication goes on between you and the defenders?

We’ve been dialing in on being super specific with what we say and how we say it. In a high-intensity game, we have to be okay with being critical, telling teammates what needs to be better. But there are also moments to focus on a positive thing and tell someone: ‘Do that again.’ In terms of strategy, it’s telling people where to shift or where to stand to cover a player. Our coaches help with keeping the backline high and tracking marks. There’s also off-the-field communication in film sessions or when something gets brought up at halftime.

Who are the teammates who have helped support you?

Jamie Campbell (Psych’28) is another goalkeeper and my roommate. We have a positive training environment where we push each other. And Lindsey Smith (Edu’24) was the other goalkeeper who graduated last December. The three of us were a little family. We knew when to joke around and have fun, but also when to focus in practice. We’re really good friends, and that helps off the field. They’ve helped me reach my potential as a player and person.

How is practice different for the goalkeepers?

We do our own warmup and then work through a goalkeeper session. Stretch, ball handling, footwork. Then it depends — shots from distance, reaction saves, breakaways, crosses. We’ll often focus on something specific and then build off it throughout the entire week.

Can you share something you’ve learned from your CU coaches?

They’ve helped to develop me as a leader. The coaching staff has instilled that not everybody’s going to be happy all the time. When you’re in a leadership position, it’s normal for someone to be upset with a decision or something you say. You have to be confident that your decision is in the best interest of the team and keep everybody on the same page.

How do you balance playing aggressively with also being the last line of defense?

It’s situational. Some games, there are a lot of balls to attack out of the air, and with other games you’re more of a calm presence in the back. You need to scout your opponent and prepare. That way, you can let your defense know your anticipated in-game tendencies.

What are you most looking forward to this season?

This year’s team has more new players than returners. It’s exciting to have something new. We can set our own standards. The goal starts with winning the Big 12 championship.

Do you have plans for after CU?

I want to play in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). My coaches will help me go through an agency. I’ll see which teams are interested and hopefully receive a contract. Overseas is another option. I’m looking forward to playing professionally for as long as I can.

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Jordan Nytes, CU’s first All-American goalkeeper, reflects on her record-setting shutout streak, leadership growth and her ambitions to play professional soccer after college.

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Sports Briefs and Stats

Anna Tolette — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 20:15:30 +0000

Sports Briefs and Stats Anna Tolette Mon, 07/07/2025 - 14:15

Andrew Daigle

Hunter Drafted No. 2

Defensive and offensive football star Travis Hunter (Psych’25) was drafted second overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars on April 24 at the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Jacksonville traded four picks, including two first-rounders, to the Cleveland Browns to move up three spots and select the 2024 Heisman winner.

Sporting a hot pink suit and spotted dancing onto the stage after his name was announced, Hunter became the highest drafted cornerback and second-highest drafted wide receiver in NFL history.

Hunter had 153 receptions, 21 touchdowns, 67 tackles and seven interceptions in two seasons at Colorado. He was named Academic All-American of the Year in 2024.

Three Buffaloes were drafted on day three: quarterback Shedeur Sanders (Soc’25) to Cleveland in the fifth round, and receivers LaJohntay Wester (EthnSt’25) to the Baltimore Ravens and Jimmy Horn Jr. (Comm’25) to the Carolina Panthers in the sixth round.

Buffs Bits

The CU ski team finished second at the 2025 NCAA Ski Championships in March. CU finished with five first-team All-Americans and 12 total All-America honors. … Women’s basketball (21-13, 9-9 Big 12) reached the second round of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament before being eliminated 64-55 by Gonzaga. Guard Frida Formann (EnvSt’24, MBus’25) and forward Jade Masogayo (IntPhys’26) earned All-Big 12 honorable mentions. … Julian Hammond III (Comm’25) of men’s basketball (14-21, 3-17 Big 12) earned honorable mention to the 2024–25 All-Big 12 Team. ... Men’s golf advanced to the NCAA Championship Finals in May. … Tennis reached the second round of the Big 12 Champion-ship before losing 4-1 to Arizona State. Mila Stanojevic (BioChem’25) had 133 total wins, the four-teenth most in Colorado history. … Isaiah Givens (EnvSt’26) ran the 1500 meters in 3:37.52, a CU record for men’s outdoor track in April.

Coach Talk

“Every single person, every staff member, everyone that touched our program did more than they needed to at different times.”

– JR Payne, women’s basketball head coach, on the Buffs’ season-long resiliency after their postseason defeat on March 23. They endured team-altering player injuries for much of the season.

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STATS

1-2

Women’s golf’s Francesca Sumcad’s (IntPhys’27) and Ellen O’Shaughnessy’s (Acct’28) finishing ranks at the 2025 Southern Colorado Open in March.

3:38.81

Women’s track’s season-best 4x400-meter relay time was set in April at the Mt. SAC Relays.

Years Kris Livingston, who retired in May, served Colorado Athletics, with the last 18 as director of academic student support services.

7,655

Total points in the decathlon at the Bryan Clay Invitational by track’s Nick Bianco (EPO-Bio’23; MEdu’25), breaking a 51-year-old CU record.

99,499

Pounds of material diverted from landfills during 2024 football games, earning CU 2024 GameDay Football Zero Waste Touchdown Challenge honors.

Highlights of standout achievements across CU Boulder’s athletic community.

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CU Hosts First Big 12 Women’s Lacrosse Championship

Anna Tolette — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 20:14:31 +0000

CU Hosts First Big 12 Women’s Lacrosse Championship Anna Tolette Mon, 07/07/2025 - 14:14

Andrew Daigle

Jess Peluso was part of CU’s first Big-12 lacrosse team.

On July 27, 2023, Colorado announced it would leave the Pac-12 Conference and return to the Big 12 Conference. The benefits were significant: increased national exposure, renewed conference rivalries and stability in the turbulent world of college athletics.

But the Big 12 did not have women’s lacrosse as a conference-sponsored sport. If that didn’t change, Colorado would play 2024–25 as an affiliate to another conference.

“It was unknown if the Big 12 would take on sponsoring another sport,” said head coach Ann Elliott Whidden. “The administrations for Colorado, Arizona State and Cincinnati were all strong supporters of lacrosse being added and advocated for us through the process.”

The Big 12 revealed on Nov. 9, 2023, that it would add women’s lacrosse in 2024–25 and CU was joined by ASU, Cincinnati and three affiliates — Florida, UC Davis and San Diego State.

The Buffs went 13-6 in 2024, their final Pac-12 season.

When Colorado released its 2025 schedule, it declared Prentup Field would host the inaugural Big 12 Championship, a four-team tournament for an automatic bid to the NCAAs.

“When we moved to the Big 12, everything changed,” said Jess Peluso (Engl’26). “We helped set the tone for this conference. The change pushed me to grow as a player and teammate.”

Colorado’s 2025 season (8-8, 4-1 Big 12) included wins over No. 25 Army and No. 18 Stony Brook and a two-seed in the Big 12 Championship. Madeline Pisani (Comm’24; MSOL’25) pictured above, was named Big 12 Attack Player of the Year, and Peluso earned Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year.

Despite an 18-12 semifinal loss to ASU on May 1 at Prentup Field, the historic season was remarkable.

“It was very special to be a part of the inaugural season, seeing it all unfold right in front of us,” said Pisani.

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Colorado’s move to the Big 12 sparked the addition of women’s lacrosse to the conference.

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CU's Big 12 Neighbors

Anna Tolette — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 20:09:37 +0000

CU's Big 12 Neighbors Anna Tolette Mon, 07/07/2025 - 14:09

The Buffs are back in the Big 12 — and it's a whole new ballgame! From mountain showdowns to desert duels and heartland rivalries, CU’s return to the conference brings bold energy and fresh matchups across four time zones.

This colorful, mascot-packed map is your ultimate guide to CU’s new Big 12 neighbors. Download the PDF (it looks great on tabloid-size 11" x 17" or letter-size 8.5" x 11" paper), hang it on your wall or office bulletin board and get ready to cheer the Buffs on as they take the conference by storm!

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Illustration by Peter Arkle

Fun facts about the Big 12 schools.

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A Century of CU Spirit from CU Twin Peggy Coppom

Anna Tolette — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:33:00 +0000

A Century of CU Spirit from CU Twin Peggy Coppom Anna Tolette Mon, 03/10/2025 - 14:33

Maria Kuntz

Peggy Coppom in her Boulder home.

When I arrived at Peggy Fitzgerald Coppom’s (A&S ex’46) home, I was immediately greeted by Eddie Olivari (MPubAd’78), a friend who drives her to and from church daily. He explained that her phone interview with The Today Show was running a little long, but he invited me in, offered me a Coke and showed me the ins and outs of her 1940s pink-and-chrome Frigidaire electric stove.

Peggy is perhaps the most unlikely of modern-day superfans. She doesn’t wear face paint and costumes or seek the attention of cameras and Instagram. When Peggy and her identical twin, Betty Fitzgerald Hoover (A&S ex’46), who died in 2020, began cheering on the Buffs in the 1940s, they were just out to have a good time.

“Growing up on Colorado’s eastern plains, moving to Boulder for high school equated to the big city. At the time, high school games and city dances were the common ways to socialize,” said Peggy.

The twins met their future husbands at Longmont High School, where their love of football and basketball took root.

“We liked basketball and football because that’s what we had in high school. We didn’t have anything else,” Peggy said. “And then we said, well, let’s go. We better go.”

When they enrolled at CU Boulder, they found a new love: CU athletics. In addition to football and basketball, Peggy and Betty started following more sports, including volleyball and tennis.

For some years, raising children took them away from their beloved stands. But that break was short-lived.

“Well, Betty and I used to say — and I still do — we pray and play,” she said. “Prayer is first. Play is second.”

Peggy recounted, “My older son Jack (PE’67) played baseball at CU Boulder and was an All Big Eight Player his junior year. So we went to all the baseball games in those days.”

In time, the sisters began faithfully attending football and basketball, volleyball, soccer, tennis, baseball, lacrosse and track, and they became a staple in the bleachers — easily spotted in their custom athletic gold sweatshirts.

Pray and Play

While Peggy is most famous for her Buffalo fandom, there are two constants in her life: church and CU athletics. Raised Catholic, Peggy started attending daily mass in the 1950s.

“Well, Betty and I used to say — and I still do — we pray and play,” she said. “Prayer is first. Play is second.”

Peggy and Betty were known to pray for CU Buffs players, and the list is always growing. Even if Peggy forgets someone’s name, she puts them on the list because “He knows who they are,” she said, pointing upward. Prayer anchors Peggy, and she places it first because it helps her “have good faith, keep a positive attitude and be happy.”

Peggy represents more than CU fandom — she embodies goodness and loyalty. During our visit, I asked her friend Mike Richardson — who is from Estes Park, Colorado, and stopped by with a black-and-gold holiday wreath for Peggy — how they met.

“I was just drawn to her,” he said. “When my kids were little, I’d see the twins at all of the games, and so I finally went up and introduced myself and my kids.”

In November, a packed Folsom Field sang “Happy Birthday” to Peggy on her 100th birthday.

“I just stood there and cried because that’s the way it made me feel — very, very humble,” she said. “I don’t feel like I’ve done anything except be a good fan to CU. [Betty and I] went to so many sporting things. I can’t deny that we have been good fans. We have been.”

But don’t think for a minute that she lacks fire.

When we talked about winning and losing, she said: “If no one wanted the other team to win, it wouldn’t be any fun. It’s a big competition. When the opposing team’s fans come to the game and cheer loudly, those are the games that we get excited about.”

Peggy Gets Her Bowl

“Be loyal. No matter if they win or lose in the end, it’ll make you feel better to be loyal to your school because everyone can’t be a winner every time. And sometimes your loyalty is more important when you lose than when you win.”

The “CU Twins” and their famed school spirit were legendary in Boulder before Coach Prime’s arrival, but Peggy credits him with making her internationally famous.

Reflecting on the press conferences, interviews, photo ops and her own name, image and likeness (NIL) deal, she said, “I was thinking the other day, ‘You know, God, I wonder if your part in this was to help me not miss Betty so much. You’re giving me all these things to do now.’” For the past two years, the CU Boulder community has filled her life when she needed it most.

When Peggy and I met, the bowl game Coach Prime promised her at the beginning of the season was 17 days away. She would fly first class to Texas for the Dec. 28 Alamo Bowl.

Her advice to other CU fans: “Be loyal. No matter if they win or lose in the end, it’ll make you feel better to be loyal to your school because everyone can’t be a winner every time. And sometimes your loyalty is more important when you lose than when you win.”

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Peggy Coppom, a lifelong supporter of CU athletics, celebrated her 100th birthday and reflected on her loyalty to the Buffs.

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A Historic Cotton Bowl Journey for the CU Buffs

Anna Tolette — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:19:28 +0000

A Historic Cotton Bowl Journey for the CU Buffs Anna Tolette Mon, 03/10/2025 - 14:19

Christie Sounart

In 1938, the CU Buffaloes played in their first bowl game — the Cotton Bowl — on New Year’s Day in Dallas after an undefeated season.

In the weeks leading to the game, a sense of glee hit the state of Colorado. “Fans who have spent years yelling for DU, Mines and Colorado Aggies to beat Boulder transferred their allegiance temporarily to the CU Buffaloes,” said the Denver Post on Dec. 31, 1937.

Buffs fans purchased souvenir Cotton Bowl scarves for 65 cents from major department stores to wear to the game, and anywhere from 6,000 to 7,000 people took one of the five special trains from Colorado to Dallas for the game. (The train ride from Denver to Dallas took 21 hours.)

An estimated 10,000 CU fans attended the bowl, which resulted in a 14–28 loss to Houston’s Rice University despite an exceptional performance by Buffs halfback Byron “Whizzer” White (Econ’38).

“It was a sensational game and had the fans in a frenzy,” declared the Colorado Alumnus in January 1938.

In 1987, White’s teammate Francis Stevens (ElEngr’40), who played left guard during the game, donated his Cotton Bowl team jacket to the CU Heritage Center.

1938 Yearbook- Francis Stevens

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In 1938, the CU Buffaloes made their debut in the Cotton Bowl, with thousands of fans traveling to Dallas to support the team.

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Student Spotlight: From Color Guard to Singing the "Alma Mater"

Anna Tolette — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:16:11 +0000

Student Spotlight: From Color Guard to Singing the "Alma Mater" Anna Tolette Mon, 03/10/2025 - 14:16

Lauren Elbert (Mktg’27) loves the traditions of student life — from color guard to singing the alma mater.

A Day as a Buff

“As a resident advisor, it’s super convenient to go to class next door in the Koelbel building. After class, I usually head to my barista job. It is the best part of my day, because I get to make coffee and talk to people who come in from around Boulder. Then, I normally hit up The Rec to run or take a cycle class. After that, I go to color guard practice and usually have meetings for the Leeds Scholars Program, Herd Leadership Council or a residence hall staff meeting, depending on the day. Later, I head back to my room, get some homework done, read a bit and go to bed. It’s a busy life, but it’s a good one!”

Favorite CU Tradition

“The Golden Buffaloes Marching Band is steeped in tradition and spirit for the campus. After each game, we sing the alma mater together, regardless of the turnout or how tired we are.”

CU’s Influence

“CU Boulder has shown me how creativity and business can intersect. The collaborative projects in my classes and my involvement in the Leeds Scholars Program have helped me develop a vision for combining marketing, technology and sustainability. I’m inspired to pursue a career focused on impactful storytelling and responsible innovation.”

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Quick Facts

Studying marketing, with a minor in creative technology and design.

Expected Graduation May 2027

From Franktown, Colorado

Works at Drogo’s Coffee Bar

Color guard in the Golden Buffaloes Marching Band

Resident advisor in Kittredge Central

Buff Lauren Elbert shares her favorite CU Boulder traditions.

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Rashaan Salaam's Legacy Reignited by Travis Hunter's Heisman Win

Julia Maclean — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:01:39 +0000

Rashaan Salaam's Legacy Reignited by Travis Hunter's Heisman Win Julia Maclean Mon, 03/10/2025 - 14:01

After an extraordinary 11-1 season with the Buffs in 1994, running back Rashaan Salaam (Soc ex’96) won CU’s first Heisman Trophy. Salaam, then a junior, was the fourth Division I player to top the 2,000-yard rushing barrier. He also led the nation in scoring.

“It was a special season, especially after the Miracle at Michigan game,” said Dave Plati (Jour’82), who was assistant athletic director for sports information during Salaam’s time at CU.

Thirty years later, cornerback and wide receiver Travis Hunter (Psych’26) won the Heisman Trophy in December 2024, the university’s second, bringing Salaam’s name back into the spotlight.

“Rashaan hated the attention he was receiving,” said Plati. “He was the consummate team player, and after he won all his awards, most of his comments were directed at saying his success was due to his teammates.”

Salaam died in 2016 at the age of 42.

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Rashaan Salaam's legacy at CU is brought back into focus as Travis Hunter secures the university's second Heisman trophy 30 years later.

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CU Athletics Achievements: From Soccer to Heisman Honors

Julia Maclean — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:30:51 +0000

CU Athletics Achievements: From Soccer to Heisman Honors Julia Maclean Mon, 03/10/2025 - 13:30

Soccer Success

Colorado soccer (12-5-5, 4-2-5 Big 12) capped an outstanding season by earning an at-large bid to the 2024 NCAA Tournament.

The Buffaloes upset No. 7 seed Georgia 3-2 on Nov. 15, the program’s first NCAA Tournament win in five years.

While the Buffs stunned Georgia with second-half goals from Shyra James (MediaSt’24) and Hope Leyba (IntPhys’27), the team couldn’t similarly rally to overcome a 2-0 deficit against No. 2 seed Wake Forest in the tournament’s second round, losing 3-1 Nov. 22.

“This team is so resilient,” said head coach Danny Sanchez.

Ranked as high as No.14 nationally, CU overcame their end-of-season 0-2-4 stretch when they defeated Utah in the Big 12 Tournament to earn the at-large bid.

Returning Buffs Faith Leyba (IntPhys’27) and Ava Priest (EnvSt’27) were named First-Team All-Midwest Region, and goalkeeper Jordan Nytes (Soc’26) was selected Third Team All-America.

“We could not be more excited about the future of CU soccer,” said Sanchez.

Buffs Bits

Jenny Simpson (Econ,PolSci’09) retired from professional running after finishing 18th at the New York City Marathon Nov. 3 ... Colorado football (9-4, 7-2 Big 12) finished its 2024 season Dec. 28 with a 36-14 loss to BYU in the Valero Alamo Bowl. Wide receiver and cornerback Travis Hunter (Psych’26) won the Heisman Trophy on Dec. 14, and quarterback Shedeur Sanders (Soc’25) won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award as the nation’s top quarterback on Nov. 29. ... Women’s basketball’s Frida Formann (EnvSt’24;MBusAna’25) was named a U.S. Basketball Writers Association National Player of the Week Dec. 24 after she led the Buffs to a 65-60 victory over No. 14 West Virginia. ... Outside hitter Ana Burilović (Psych’27) was named to the 2024 All-Big 12 Volleyball 2nd Team Dec. 3 after finishing seventh in the Big 12 in points per set (4.12) and eighth in kills per set (3.55). … Tennis doubles team Anya Nelson (Bus’26) and Ema Bubalo (Biochem’27) reached the Sweet 16 at the 2024 NCAA Individual Championships in Waco, Texas.

Coach Talk

“Last season was about hope. This season was about expectation, and the expectation this year was to get Ms. Peggy to a bowl game — and we did that.”

— Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders on Dec. 8 after the Buffs were selected to face BYU in the 2024 Valero Alamo Bowl.

Stats

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Inaugural Big 12 Lacrosse Championship to be held at CU’s Prentup Field, May 1-3, 2025.

Two-time defending national champion UConn’s ranking when upset by CU men’s basketball 73-72 on Nov. 26 in the Maui Invitational.

30th

All-American Dean Casey’s (EnvSt’27) finish in the men’s cross country NCAA Championships Nov. 23 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Men’s golf strokes under par to place second at Hawai’i’s Ka’anapali Classic Collegiate in Lahaina, Maui, Nov. 2-4.

Career-high NBA points by Tristan da Silva (Acct’24) to lead the Orlando Magic to a 106-97 win over the Toronto Raptors Jan. 3.

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Women's soccer team advanced in the NCAA tournament, individual athlete honors and achievements across football and basketball.

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News Briefs from CU Boulder

Julia Maclean — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:10:15 +0000

News Briefs from CU Boulder Julia Maclean Mon, 03/10/2025 - 13:10

Heard Around Campus

Former CU Buffaloes head football coach Bill McCartney.

“Coach Mac was an incredible man who taught me about the importance of faith, family and being a good husband, father and grandfather.”

– CU Boulder Athletic Director Rick George after the death of Bill McCartney on Jan.10, 2025. Coach Mac was among the most successful head coaches in all sports in CU Boulder’s 135-year athletic history.

Incarcerated at Risk in Climate Disasters

U.S. prisons are unprepared to safeguard the incarcerated from extreme heat, floods and other climate-related threats, according to a CU study with accounts from nearly three dozen formerly incarcerated people. Researchers found that vulnerabilities in infrastructure, insufficient emergency protocols and lack of oversight leave inmates at heightened risk during disasters. The team hopes their study will inspire more research around climate change adaptation, mitigation and prevention while also considering the voices of incarcerated people.

CU Buys Shuttered Louisville Movie Theater

CU Boulder purchased the 8.85-acre Louisville property that housed the Regal Cinebarre movie theater, which closed last May. The site, purchased for $10 million, is intended for a mixed-use, transit-oriented development that includes university housing. The property is seven miles from campus.

New Quantum Facility in Boulder

CU Boulder is spearheading and providing leadership and resources to a new 13,000-square-foot quantum facility in east Boulder. The effort is in partnership with Colorado State University, Colorado School of Mines and Elevate Quantum, a tech hub with a coalition of 120 organizations. The facility will include collaborative office space for early-stage quantum companies and state-of-the-art scientific equipment.

Digits: Europa Instrument

The Surface Dust Analyzer, designed and built by the CU Boulder Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics team, launched to Jupiter’s Europa moon aboard NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft to collect data that may determine whether the moon has conditions that could support life.

Years to get to Europa

35 pounds

Weight of CU apparatus

$53 million

Instrument’s cost

16 miles

How close Europa Clipper will be to the moon’s surface

~1.9B

Number of miles Europa Clipper will travel across the solar system

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Climate risks for incarcerated individuals, a new CU development in Louisville, a cutting-edge quantum facility and the legacy of Coach Bill McCartney.

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