Two former football players, Jim Hansen and Eric McCarty, are the first inductees in 35 years into the CU Hall of Honor. Also, a legacy wing has been created with twins Peggy Coppom and the late Betty Hoover as the first honorees.
When Judy Sigel Freeman and Jill Sigel Greer joined CU tennis in 1972, it was the dawn of a new era with the signing of Title IX. The legislation prohibits sex-based discrimination in any school or education program that receives federal funding.
The University of Colorado women's cross-country and track and field program finished third in the 2022 United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Program of the Year running.
CU Boulder senior Malak Bouraeda took medalist honors at the Colorado Golf Association's U.S. Open Qualifier at the Walnut Creek Golf Preserve in Westminster. The U.S. Women's Open will take place June 2–5 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
The CU football team is hosting a blood stem cell donor registry drive with Be the Match on Wednesday, April 27, from 2 to 6 p.m. in Balch Fieldhouse. It only takes a few minutes to sign up and provide a cheek swab.
A year ago, Mya Hollingshed chose to forego the WNBA draft for a chance at an NCAA Tournament selection. That decision was the start of the buildup to a more recent entry draft, where Hollingshed was selected as the eighth overall pick in the first round by the Las Vegas Aces.
University of Colorado Athletic Hall-of-Famer Cliff Branch finally had his dream come true, posthumously, as he was selected for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame—class of 2022. The induction will take place in Canton, Ohio, in August.
Colorado men's basketball will host the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at 9 p.m. on March 15. Colorado women’s basketball is heading to the NCAA Tournament for a game at 11:30 a.m. on March 18.
This Friday and Saturday, the CU track and field program is sending six student-athletes to the NCAA championships, five of them women. This represents the largest female contingent from CU competing at nationals in individual events since 2001.
The Pac-12 Conference announced the 2022 class of the Pac-12 Hall of Honor, including Jenny Simpson, who was a member of the cross-country and track and field teams from 2005–09. She is one of the most decorated athletes in CU history.
