Research linking autism symptoms to gut microbes called ‘groundbreaking’ in -Boulder-authored journal article

Dec. 19, 2013

A new study showing that feeding mice a beneficial type of bacteria can ameliorate autism-like symptoms is “groundbreaking,” according to University of Colorado Boulder Professor Rob Knight, who co-authored a commentary piece about the research appearing in the current issue of the journal Cell.

Bedtime for toddlers: Timing is everything, says -Boulder study

Dec. 16, 2013

The bedtime you select for your toddler may be out of sync with his or her internal body clock, which can contribute to difficulties for youngsters attempting to settle in for the night, according to a new University of Colorado Boulder study.

Money Sense: 5 tips for saving money during the holidays

Dec. 13, 2013

With the holiday season in full swing, Money Sense has five tips for saving money during the holidays.

Student life: freshman engineering projects on display at Expo

Dec. 12, 2013

From compostable heat to a custom-built, sensory playhouse, freshmen at this year’s Engineering Projects Expo on Saturday, Dec. 7, had a lot to show off.

-Boulder to hold winter commencement Dec. 20

Dec. 12, 2013

The University of Colorado Boulder will hold its winter commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 20, in the Coors Events Center on campus. The ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m. and is free and open to the public. Due to traffic delays, and ongoing construction on U.S. 36 leading into Boulder, early arrival is strongly advised. The ceremony will honor candidates for 1,899 degrees, including 1,399 bachelor’s degrees, 310 master’s degrees, nine law degrees and 181 doctoral degrees.

Smartphone users value their privacy and are willing to pay for it, -Boulder economists find

Dec. 10, 2013

Average smartphone users are willing to pay up to $5 extra for a typical application—or “app”—that won’t monitor their locations, contact lists and other personal information, a study conducted by two economists at the University of Colorado Boulder has found.

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Positive, broad-based job growth forecast for Colorado in 2014, says Leeds School of Business

Dec. 9, 2013

Colorado will continue on the road to recovery and add a variety of jobs in 2014 across almost all business sectors following a positive year in 2013, according to economist Richard Wobbekind of the University of Colorado Boulder’s Leeds School of Business. The comprehensive outlook report for 2014 features forecasts and trends for 13 business sectors prepared by more than 100 key business, government and industry professionals.

-Boulder journalism director wins major award for ‘paradigm-shifting’ analysis of Descartes’ influence

Dec. 6, 2013

The director of -Boulder’s journalism program has won a prestigious national award for challenging the “presumed centrality” of René Descartes’ groundbreaking theory of mind in 17th century French culture.

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Money Sense: 5 common money mistakes

Dec. 5, 2013

With 2013 coming to a close, now is a good time to revisit your finances. Take a few minutes to check out Money Sense's five common money mistakes that can afflict many college students, so you can avoid them.

Board of Regents approves $142 million plan for athletics facilities upgrades

Dec. 4, 2013

The University of Colorado Board of Regents voted 9-0 Wednesday in favor of a $142 million plan to upgrade facilities for intercollegiate athletics at -Boulder. The plan, presented by athletic director Rick George, has six major features including an indoor multipurpose practice facility, transforming the second floor of Dal Ward to increase the athletic department’s academic support and a high-performance sports center to host collaborative research conducted by faculty at -Boulder in Integrative Physiology and researchers at the Anschutz Medical Campus.

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