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Chance Ward (Anthropology, '18), a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, conducted ground-breaking research into the spread of horses in North America. Ward stated that many researchers don’t handle animal remains with the same care they reserve for cultural objects and human remains.

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The exhibit As Seeds, We Grow: Student Reflections on Resilience closed after a successful 12-month run. The exhibit presented Indigenous perspectives on the colonial history of Fort Lewis Indian School.

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Shere Byrd, professor of Biology, discussed the impact of the recent dissolution of San Juan Basin Public Health on PBS Newshour. The office was recently split between La Plata County and Archuleta County. 

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Three runners from ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ's men's and women's cross country teams  at Colorado Mesa University's Maverick Invite. It was a fitting end to a stunning season. 

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Weighing in on a CNN article discussing sustainable shopping, Kaitlin Mattos, associate professor of Environment & Sustainability, said that Amazon's "Climate Friendly" badge may be too simplified. 

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Joshua Emerson (Economics, '19) sat down with Boulder Weekly to discuss his career as a comedian. Emerson continues to push audiences into uncomfortable territory while working to ensure “a seat at the table” for Indigenous people.

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The 57th annual Hozhoni Days drew a historic crowd of nearly 2,000 people to Whalen Gymnasium. Three vibrant events spanning March 29-31 provided a time for people to gather, dance, sing, heal, and celebrate traditions that are thousands of years old. 

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As snowfall and winter recreation visitor patterns continue to fluctuate, ski resorts need trained professionals who can adapt business practices now more than ever. To fill that need, Lorraine Taylor, associate professor of Tourism & Hospitality Management, created a 12-credit certificate program in 2016.

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The American Association for the Advancement of Science created the "Dance Your Ph.D." video contest, which invites scientists to explain their Ph.D. thesis through interpretative dance. For chemist and flow artist Checkers Marshall (Chemistry, '16), it was a match made in nerd heaven.

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Zach Hyson, captain of ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ's football team, was named the All-Colorado Scholar-Athlete of the Year. In addition, fifteen football players from ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ were named to the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame Academic All-Colorado Team.

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In an op-ed for The Durango Herald, Ben Waddell, assistant professor of Sociology, discusses the various factors contributing to the decline of trust in the United States, including political polarization, misinformation, and the erosion of institutions like the media and government.

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Judith Reynolds, the founder of the 23-year-old Life-Long Learning Lecture Series at ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ, was presented with the 2023 Extraordinary Woman Award last week by the Women’s Resource Center of La Plata County.

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In a column for The Durango Herald, Charles Hakes, a senior lecturer of Physics & Engineering, discusses the field of cosmology and its efforts to explore some of the biggest questions about the universe, such as the nature of dark matter and the possibility of multiple universes.

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Gilda Yazzie (Business Administration, '97) clinched one of the Durango City Council seats vacated by Mayor Barbara Noseworthy and Councilor Kim Baxter. Yazzie's grassroots campaign style, priorities, and experience were key factors in winning the race. 
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