Pushing Boundaries
In addition to leading CU's sustainability strategy, Vice Chancellor of Sustainability Andrew Mayock serves on the board of the Jane Goodall Institute, helping to carry forward the legacy of one of the world's most influential environmental leaders.
The University Libraries partnered with faculty and students in the Environmental Design program to build a better materials library focused on sustainable design. By contributing their expertise, librarians helped students create a resource that supports hands-on learning and future-forward design practices.
More than 50 years ago, ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ planted a bold idea—that leadership isn't reserved for a select few. What started with the formation of the Presidents Leadership Class in 1972 grew into the Center for Leadership, established in 2020. Today, the center empowers thousands of students to lead with purpose and authenticity.
From agriculture to aerospace, the National Science Foundation's I-Corps program is a launchpad on campus, helping innovators in and out of CU bring research and inventions to the people who need them most.
At ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ, Core Facilities are a cornerstone of the research enterprise—fueling scientific discovery, driving innovation and providing access to the tools and expertise necessary to advance knowledge across disciplines.
The College of Media, Design and Information along with the Poynter Institute gathered a group of experts to discuss intergenerational storytelling, with a special focus on environmental reporting.
Visiting scholar Bárbara Nascimento Flores brought two fellow Indigenous women scholars to ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ to establish the Center Wayrakuna of Indigenous Ancestral Sciences. Their goal is to bridge Western academic methods with Indigenous ways of knowing—culturally, politically and spiritually.
What to do with failed 3D prints? A student team's idea and new initiative transforms plastic waste from 3D printing into reusable materials, reducing landfill impacts and championing student innovation.
This summer, students in the Center for Leadership explored conservation and experiential leadership lessons on the Green River.
This is how the Buffalo Bicycle Classic helped a first-generation CU student discover strength, purpose and community.