In a Denver barber shop, a prospective college student waited to fulfill his dream
The fall semester at Colorado universities promises a return to normal, prompting some to revisit college plans that the pandemic delayed.
Tenured professors at Colorado public colleges are predominately white
Of the 3,500 professors who have tenure in the state, just 15 of them are Black women. 38 are Black men.
Perceptions and reality in college admissions
Students like Ariana Rodriguez face cultural and financial barriers. Advocates hope Colorado's ban on legacy admissions is a start to a greater conversation.
Colorado banned legacy admissions. But what does that really mean for students?
Few colleges in the state even consider an applicant’s family ties to a school. What the law changes, advocates say, is perception.
MSU Denver launches support for some of its lowest-income students
The program will offer social services case management, academic advising, and on- and off-campus resources like food and housing.
University of Colorado labor union calls on the system to rethink its budget priorities
But will its report foster the debate it’s seeking?
As Mark Kennedy departs, University of Colorado students call for a change in direction
Students — particularly those of color — see his exit as a chance to steer the system toward a more progressive track.
What we can learn from Tennessee’s free college plan
Tennessee Promise has pushed more students into the college system. But too many students of color and those from low-income backgrounds still aren't graduating.
Gov. Jared Polis just signed Colorado’s budget. Here’s what it does for education.
The budget restores nearly $500 million in higher ed spending that was cut last year and includes $100 million to help low-income and first-generation students.
Two Colorado colleges plan to remove junior from their names. But will that attract more students?
College officials have complained that the antiquated term has hampered recruiting and given potential students an erroneous impression of being less than a full-fledged college.