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Mark Kennedy’s high-salary contract faces criticism

Incoming University of Colorado President Mark Kennedy will be earning 81% more than former President Bruce Benson. By Carina Julig

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Students living in Williams Village have lower retention and graduation rates

According to CU data, freshmen living in Williams Village have lower retention rates than those living on main campus. By Carina Julig

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Case will go forward for CU student charged with rape, next hearing Aug. 9

A judge found probable cause in the case of Zachary Roper, who is facing two counts of felony sexual assault. By Carina Julig

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BREAKING: Regents vote 5-4 to confirm Mark Kennedy as president

Mark Kennedy was confirmed as the next CU president in a 5-4 vote despite significant backlash to his nomination. By Carina Julig

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CU student spearheads creation of Sikh Recognition Day in Colorado

CU student Serene Singh helped to create Sikh Recognition Day in Colorado to bring awareness to the religion. By Carina Julig

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Regents Irene Griego and Linda Shoemaker to vote no on Mark Kennedy

Amid a report from the CU Faculty Council that Kennedy misrepresented himself during the search process, two regents say they will vote against his confirmation. By Carina Julig

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Take Back the Night hears stories of abuse, calls on CU for more action

Take Back the Night drew a crowd of students and activists who shared their stories of abuse and demanded university action. By Carina Julig

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Mark Kennedy receives unwelcoming crowd during final stop of CU tour

Marking Kennedy’s final forum this week, the CU presidential finalist faced tough questions and vocal pushback from the Boulder audience. By Carina Julig

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CU’s engineering school strives to break gender barriers

CU’s College of Engineering has the ambitious goal of becoming the first public engineering program to reach gender parity. By Carina Julig

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Faculty and staff react to Mark Kennedy’s presidential nomination

Faculty from CU as well as Kennedy’s past universities provided the CUI with a range of opinions toward his nomination. By Carina Julig

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