Student runs down sideline with a giant CU flag during a football game

Unique program gives student athletes a ā€˜WHOLE-isticā€™ approach to success

May 3, 2024

The CU Athletic Departmentā€™s WHOLE Student-Athlete Program uses developmental science to create pathways for success in competition, the classroom and in life.

an aerial view of CU Boulder's Folsom Stadium, the Champions Center and Indoor Practice Facilities

CU Boulder Athletics builds sustainability wins on green foundations

April 5, 2024

Fifteen years after kicking off the first NCAA Division 1 sports sustainability program (dubbed Ralphieā€™s Green Stampede), CU Boulder is finding new ways to make progress toward its sustainability goals, determined to build upon previous efforts.

Athletic Director Rick George

Rick George named Athletic Director of the Year

March 21, 2024

University of Colorado Athletic Director Rick George was named the Athletic Director of the Year by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA).

CU ski team members celebrating the win

Buffs claim 21st national ski championship with epic comeback

March 11, 2024

The Buffs came back from a 51-point deficit for the title, the programā€™s first championship in nine years, and successfully pulled off the second-largest final-day comeback in NCAA ski history.

CU guard Jaylyn Sherrod attempts a shot against LSU.

Buff women stun national champs in basketball season opener

Nov. 7, 2023

The Colorado womenā€™s basketball team pulled off a 92ā€“78 victory over Louisiana State University, the reigning national champions. The Buffaloes excelled at the challenge even after the Tigers added the top two transfers in the country to its roster this offseason.

Homecoming game

New campaign encourages respectful fan behavior

Sept. 8, 2023

CU Boulder has launched a new public awareness campaign to encourage game day fans to stay safe, have fun and be respectful.

A Colorado Athletics logo against a black and white image of a building and the Flatirons.

Colorado to join Big 12 Conference in 2024ā€“25

July 27, 2023

The CU Board of Regents unanimously approved a resolution allowing CU Boulder to join the Big 12 Conference. Read statements from President Todd Saliman; Chancellor Philip DiStefano and Athletic Director Rick George; and Regent Callie Rennison.

CU basketball court

Buffs basketball trio named to honors court

July 25, 2023

CUā€™s Tristan da Silva, Jalen Gabbidon and Ethan Wright were named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches Honors Court, representing their outstanding achievement in the classroom.

Folsom Field (Glenn Asakawa)

Folsom Fieldā€™s 100th season celebration underway

July 10, 2023

Folsom Field, long regarded as one of the best and most intimate settings in college football, will celebrate its 100th season in 2023 as the Deion Coach ā€œPrimeā€ Sanders era begins for the Colorado Buffaloes.

Colorado golfer on the course

Bolder Buffs creates space for student-athletes to share challenges

June 20, 2023

Whether itā€™s social media; the transfer portal; coach turnover; or name, image and likeness, NCAA student-athletes confront increasing pressure and uncertainty on and off the playing field. Itā€™s anything but a ā€œfree ride.ā€

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