News

Kelly Graziadei (PLC’93) Announced as CU Commencement Speaker
February 24, 2016

Facebook marketing director and PLC alumna will give the charge to 2016 graduates!

Maureen Johnson Ediger Named Next ED of Phamaly Theater Company
January 26, 2016

PLC Alumna, Ediger, will succeed Silberman as Phamaly's Executive Director

Katie Kramer to Succeed Schultz as Boettcher President and Executive Director in 2017
January 25, 2016

Kramer (PLC '93) to be fifth executive director of the Boettcher Foundation

Bronson Hilliard (PLC ‘82) Leaves CU Boulder
December 10, 2015

AVC for Strategic Relations, Hilliard, leaving after nine years in service to the university

Kramer (PLC’93) Named One of Top 25 Most Powerful Women of 2015
November 18, 2015

Katie Kramer Honored with Award from Chamber of Commerce

Aaron Estevez-Miller (PLC ‘12) Leads Student Voices Count in RNC Ticket Effort
October 1, 2015

Student Voices Count Making RNC, CU Boulder, and CNBC Aware of the Missed Opportunity on Campus

PLC/Leeds Instructor Awarded Marinus Smith Award
September 23, 2015

Gordon Riggle Wins Award for Impact on Undergraduates

FirstBank Selects Five New Scholars
August 25, 2015

PLC Freshmen selected to join other FirstBank Scholars

Mueller Named Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive of Medical City Dallas Hospital
July 6, 2015

Zach Mueller (PLC '97) Receives Officer Position Promotion

Jessica Garcia wins New Faces Award for Engineering
April 11, 2015

Nominated by the ACEC, Garcia is a strong advocate for women in engineering

Arnoldy & Maru Named Social Entrepreneurs of 2015 by the Schwab Foundation
March 30, 2015

PLC Alum, now leader of Possible, Mark Arnoldy and partner Duncan Maru win esteemed award

Author Jim Collins Speaks to PLC
March 2, 2015

Collins takes time from busy schedule to speak to PLC students

Ross Marquand (PLC ‘00) Walks With the Dead!
February 23, 2015

PLC Alum makes it in Hollywood with a role in the Walking Dead

Leadership Matters…A Message from President Benson
November 25, 2014

Benson believes CU produces the leaders needed today

PLC Alum Elected Mayor of Superior
November 13, 2014

An avid supporter, and active alumni, Clint Folsom (PLC '88), elected new Mayor of Superior, CO

Mader (PLC ‘98) Making Tracks with Fitbook
November 4, 2014

PLC Alumna, Angela Mader, launches successful Fitbook line

Sarah Kauss (PLC ‘93) - Doing S’well!
October 17, 2014

Fortune Magazine names Sarah Kauss to Top 40 Under 40 2014 for her S'well Bottles!

PLC/Esteemed Students Recognized
September 22, 2014

Emily Schaldach is just one of many PLC students also receiving Esteemed Scholarships from CU

Are You Ready for Parents Weekend?
September 15, 2014

PLC alumna, Sara Schupp, prepares new parents for a visit on her site University Parent

Boulder Wins #1 Ranking
August 18, 2014

Boulder, CO voted the best college town in the U.S. by Best College Reviews

Varsity Wins New Venture Challenge
April 28, 2014

PLC's Devon Tivona on winning team for the 2014 NVC

PLC Alum Mark Arnoldy named 30 Under 30 2014
January 6, 2014

Celebrated PLCer, Arnoldy, recognized for his lasting impact with Nyaya Health

Incredible Leader Passes - Nelson Mandela
December 6, 2013

Prolific global leader passes, forces global community to take stock

Crisis in Leadership… A call for PLC
October 11, 2013

Forbes writer Mike Myatt highlights the need for true leaders

Ethan Zerpa (PLC ‘12) Leads CU EMS’s Training Academy
October 4, 2013

Students continue to grow CU EMS

PLC Alumnus George Solich highlighted in Denver Post
July 8, 2013

Solich Profiled in Denver Post

Planchard Granted Fulbright 2013
May 14, 2013

Planchard Gets Fulbright to go to Spain

Brittany Earle wins Goldwater
May 14, 2013

Brittany Earle wins very prestigious Goldwater Scholarship as a budding leader in her field

Meyer wins Van Ek Award
May 7, 2013

PLC senior, Amy Meyer, wins highly esteemed van Ek Award

PLC’s Matt Bull named Outstanding Engineering Physics Graduate 2013
April 25, 2013

Matthew Bull wins Outstanding Engineering Physics Graduate

Brittney Manzagol - CU Student Employee of the Year
April 23, 2013

PLC's Manzagol wins CU Student Employee of the Year working for ENVS Department

1st Year Greene Wins National Acheivement Award
March 20, 2013

Jack Greene awarded $6,000 for exceptional acheivement with learning differences

PLC on Leeds Council!
December 10, 2012

Siegel and Mills gain spots on Leeds Council

What’s Your Leadership Style?
November 20, 2012

International Leaderhip Association Is Surveying Leaders on LinkedIn. Join the Group!

Diversity Summit Addresses White Privilege and Social Justice - Keynote - Tuesday UMC
November 11, 2012

Wellesley's Peggy McIntosh Presents New Research on Privilege as Catalyst for Change

Deborah Jin of Physics Honored With Prestigious UNESCO Science Award
November 9, 2012

President Benson Praises Jin, David Wineland, Eric Coleman, and Overall Faculty Excellence

Veterans Day Tribute to America’s Hero’s - November 14th in Old Main
November 7, 2012

2 Documentary Films Portraying the Sacrifices Made by our Veterans. Q&A; Panels Follow

Adventure Filmmaker and CU Grad Michael Brown Returns to Campus This Friday
October 29, 2012

A Showcase of Brown's Films - Alumni & Newton Leadership Chair Host Free Lunch & Event

PLC Hosts Leadership Panel As Part of Global Conference
October 22, 2012

Dr. Leslie Leinwand and author Mark Gerzon Join Leadership Conference Roundtable

Chancellor’s State of the University Address, Focus on Future Funding
October 15, 2012

Implementation of Flagship 2030 Goals Plus Funding the University Top Chancellors Agenda

Put Down that Remote and Back Away from the TV. Books Every Young Leader Must Read
October 11, 2012

"Leaders Should be Readers." Harvard Biz Review List includes Boulder's Jim Collins

PLC’s Van Leeuwen Sponsors Bishop of Rwanda’s Visit to Denver
October 4, 2012

Board Member's "Global Livingston Institute" Hosts Bishop of Rwanda to Promote Dialogue of Peace

Apollo and shuttle astronaut Vance Brand to present PLC’er with prestigous Award
September 28, 2012

Sri Radhakrishnan wins a $10,000 scholarship from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation

PLC Welcomes You to Family Weekend —-    ___ Join Us Friday Night @ 6
September 26, 2012

Annual Event Introduces Parents & Students to a Variety of Campus Acitvities

Energy Justice Conference Concludes With Call to Action from Andrew Romanoff
September 17, 2012

Former Gubernatorial Candidate Challenges Conference to Connect Locally and Globally

Indiana University Study Links the Recession, Jobs and College Disciplines
September 4, 2012

A new study explores the potential effect of academic majors on unemployment dynamics

Is A College Degree Creating A New Caste System in the United States?
August 31, 2012

The High Cost of Education, Is Not Sustainable.

President Obama Visits CU on Sunday for Campaign Appearance
August 29, 2012

Norlin Library Will Be Closed on Sunday _ Campus to Host President for 2nd Visit.

Creating A Smart, Four-Year College Plan
August 29, 2012

When Is It Time To Start Polishing Your Job Skills? Now, According to Wall Street Journal.

Thinking of Buying A Bike?  CU Is Selling Abandoned Bikes For Great Prices
August 22, 2012

Sale Set For Friday, August 31st, 5-7pm on East Campus _ Get There Early For Best Deals

CU Addresses Concealed Carry Court Placing Dorms Off Limits
August 16, 2012

Students in on Campus Housing Will Be Asked to Leave Weapons Elsewhere

Unlocking the Secrets of Thought Disorders In College Age Students
August 13, 2012

New CU Study Offers Hope On Why Personality and Behavioral Changes Occur

Homesickness Is Real & Coming Soon To A Family Near You. We Promise.
August 7, 2012

Here are Some Strategies for Parents & Students To Cope with Feelings of Homesickness

Former PLC Instructor Leads Longmont City Council Charge Against State of Colorado
July 31, 2012

At Issue, Can Municipalities Trump State Drilling Regulations For Oil & Gas Development?

Leveraging Technology At CU Boulder _ In and Out of the Classroom
July 29, 2012

MIT, Harvard, Stanford, UC Berkeley and the Move Towards Online, OpenCourse Models. Is CU Next?

3 PLC Grads Make the INC, “30 Under 30” List of America’s Most Promising Entrepreneurs
July 11, 2012

Sarah Schupp for University Parent, plus Daniel Epstein & Teju Ravilochan for Unreasonable Inst.

Jake Davis Selected as new PLC Program Director _ Welcome!
July 2, 2012

Davis Brings Background in Nonprofit management as former Director of Safe Conflict Project

Leslie Danks Burke Running for Congress in upstate New York as Democrat in Primary
June 11, 2012

Colorado native now a candidate in NY's 23rd Congressional District's Primary June 26th

PLC Graduation Speech
May 21, 2012

Zachary Siegel delivered the Top-Ten Things You Learn in PLC

President Obama Visits CU & the Hill
April 24, 2012

PLC's Dir. Steve Grace meets the President on the Hill - with yogurt flying.

GlobeMed Fundraiser April 17-19
April 16, 2012

Support PLC Students work with GlobeMed, through Himalayan Happy Hour!

U.S.- Brazil Network: with the Presidents Leadership Institute
April 8, 2012

From April 11-13, join PLC for a look inside Brazil-U.S. relations: Conference of World Affairs

Elizabeth Bloemen Wins Campus Leader of the Year
April 2, 2012

A PLC student, Class of 2009, was recognized by the program for her dedication to dementia advocacy.

2 PLC Students Honored As Goldwater Scholars for 2012
March 29, 2012

Sri & Sai Radha awarded prestigious honor as top science and engineering scholars nationwide

From Folsom Field to the Ellie Caulkins Opera House
March 19, 2012
Denver Post

PLC Alumni, Keith Miller, takes his talents from the football field to the opera house.

Colorado Buffaloes NCAA Game
March 15, 2012

The Buffs take on UNLV from Albequerque today for the first round of the NCAA torunament!

Class Divisions Limit College Opportunity in U.S. - It’s No Laughing Matter
March 12, 2012

The startling statistics behind class divisions in America based on access to college.

CU President Responds to University Critics. Thanks Faculty for Stepping Up
March 9, 2012

Perception Versus Reality About Tuition, Salaries and the state of CU Boulder campus

CU to Host Brazilian Environmental Scientists
March 1, 2012

PLC Professor Scanlan-Lyons Organizes Campus Event On Cross-Cultural Research

Supreme Court to hear Affirmative Action Case
February 21, 2012

Texas case challenges whether race should be a consideration in college admissions

Don’t Read This Article - You Have Better Things To Do
February 20, 2012

Is There Too Much Attention Paid To Attention Disorders?

Modern (Hip) Indian Culture in America
February 14, 2012

Activist & artist Bunky Echo-Hawk showcases native culture Thursday night in UMC @ 6:30

The Bad News About Death
February 10, 2012

The mathematics of aging and the Gompertz Law. The clock is ticking but not accelerating.

Harvard Conference Seeks to Jolt University Teaching. About Time?
February 7, 2012

Are Universities Adequately Preparing Faculty to be Effective Teachers? A New Study Suggests ...NO!

An Introvert’s Guide to Networking
February 6, 2012

Networking is an important skill in the business world. For Introverts, it does not come naturally.

Sandy Bracken Named to CU Leadership Position
February 1, 2012

Former CU President and Current PLI Board Member New Quigg Newton Chair

Illegal Immigrant Tuition
January 25, 2012

CU regents could back in-state tuition for undocumented students

Martin Luther King Jr’s ‘Occupy’ Message
January 16, 2012

Comparing the Message of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to the Occupy Movement.

CU’s Leeds School On Ethics and Social Responsibility in Business
January 12, 2012

Are America's Business Schools Doing Enough to Promote Ethics? Dean Ikenberry Featured in Bus. Week.

Professor Gordon Riggle and Tebow
December 19, 2011

The Denver Post asked the Presidents Leadership Class about Tim Tebow and Leadership

Happier Holidays
December 14, 2011

The Hip Family Guide to Happier Holiday

What’s To Be Learned from Occupy Wall Street?
December 7, 2011

CU faculty offer their perspectives on the occupy movement this Friday in UMC.

State Senator Johnston & Regent Bosley At Taste of PLC
December 1, 2011

Prospective students and parents hear their passionate support for education in Colorado and for CU.

PLC, PBS, the Mayor and Change
November 28, 2011

Wine, Cheese and Change brings alumni together

PLC Alumni Set to Begin Colorado Senate Campaign
November 16, 2011

PLC Scholar, Jessie Ulibarri, Class of 2001, set to run for newly formed Adam's County District

The Taboo of Ph.D Job Opportunities
November 10, 2011

If a Ph.D. no longer guarantees a university job, what are the alternatives?

CU to Remember the Fallen This Veteran’s Day
November 10, 2011
Colorado.edu

University to Honor Fallen Soldiers from the Middle East Wars

First Friday Night Football Game for CU
November 3, 2011
dailycamera.com

Campus Negotiates to avoid interrupting classes with a Thursday night game.

PLC’ers Teammates In Class and On the Courts
October 26, 2011

Students play Intramural Sports on official PLC teams to build bonds in other aspects of CU.

Happiest Place in the U.S.
October 26, 2011
Coloradodaily.com

Boulder residents have the highest sense of Well-Being in the nation.

Lending a Helping Hand in Africa
October 20, 2011

The newly formed Global Livingstone Institute Inspires Change in Uganda

Keystone Center Pres. encourages students to develop conflict and problem solving skills
October 19, 2011

Peter Adler promotes consensus building - a trait all leaders share and often learn the hard way.

CU Announces Bioneers Conference Last Weekend of October
October 12, 2011

The Conference takes on different aesthetics and conversations for looking at the Earth's problems.

Leadership Lessons from the Man Who Wore Silver and Black
October 11, 2011

With the passing of Raiders Owner Al Davis, a look at leadership lessons he left behind.

Steve Jobs [ 1955 - 2011 ]
October 5, 2011

The passing of Steve Jobs inspires us to share this video with everyone we know.

PLC’s Parent Lecture Brings Families & Faculty Together Around Leadership Themes
October 5, 2011

PLC prof's present their unique perspectives as part of Friday night Parents Weekend event.

First Year Lecture: Climate Change and Women’s Issues through Theatre
September 28, 2011

Dr. Beth Osnes of the University of Colorado Theatre Department engages students with her activism

The Global Lessons of a Drug War
September 26, 2011

Jeffrey Sweetin, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Administration, talks to Global Issues

Managing Yourself: The Paradox of Excellence
September 20, 2011
Harvard Business Review

Are you a high achiever who lets anxiety about your performance compromise progress?

Boulder Enters Crowded Field for 2012 Pro Cycle Challenge Stages
September 19, 2011

28 Colorado towns vie to host stages in next year's race. Will Boulder be among the chosen few?