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Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
UCCS being investigated for 'race-exclusionary practices'
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is among 45 universities being investigated by the Department of Education (DOE) for 'race-exclusionary practices.' A list of universities was released by the DOE on March 14, with UCCS being the only Colorado institution on the list. According to the DOE, the investigations come amid allegations that the named institutions violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act (1964) by partnering with 'The Ph.D. Project,' an organization that purports to provide doctoral students with insights into obtaining a Ph.D. and networking opportunities, but that the DOE alleges limits eligibility based on the race of participants. According to the DOE, the investigations were initiated after the DOE's Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) sent a Dear Colleague Letter to educational institutions receiving federal funding clarifying that, pursuant to federal antidiscrimination law, they must 'cease using race preferences and stereotypes as a factor in their admissions, hiring, promotion, compensation, scholarships, prizes, administrative support, sanctions, discipline, and other programs and activities.' UCCS sent a statement on the Ph.D. Project, which you can read in its entirety below: Our campus was notified late Thursday [March 13] that the U.S. Department of Education is investigating a complaint regarding our College of Business' use of a faculty recruiting platform, hosted by The PhD Project. At this point, we believe we have only used this platform to advertise open faculty positions, one tool of many our college uses to recruit qualified faculty. Like universities across the country, we use various platforms to seek and recruit the best teaching and research talent for our students. We are in the process of gathering additional information about this complaint and will comply with the request from the department in a timely manner. We want to say clearly, however, that UCCS does not discriminate in its recruitment or hiring practices. UCCS Chancellor Jennifer Sobanet Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
27-01-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Spectator at Colorado high school track meet killed after being struck by athlete's hammer
A spectator was killed during a high school track and field meet at a University of Colorado campus when a participant's hammer weight fatally struck him. The incident occurred at the Mountain Lion Fieldhouse on the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS) campus around 9:30 a.m. local time Sunday morning, UCCS said in a statement. "During a club sports track and field meet for high school students from across Colorado, taking place at the Mountain Lion Fieldhouse on the University of Colorado Colorado Springs campus, a member of the attending audience was killed when a hammer thrown by a participant cleared certified barriers and struck him," the statement said. In hammer throwing, the "hammer" is a heavy metal ball attached to a grip by a steel wire, according to World Athletics. The winner of the event is the athlete who throws the hammer the greatest distance while remaining within a seven-foot diameter circle. The Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to the accident and provided medical care, but "ultimately pronounced the audience member dead at the scene," the statement said, adding UCCS Police Department and the Colorado Springs Police Department were also on the scene. The deceased has since been confirmed by the El Paso County Coroner's Office to be 57-year-old Wade Langston. 'We are heartbroken at this horrible accident and are focused on supporting all involved,' UCCS Chancellor Jennifer Sobanet said in a statement. Victim was parent of competing athlete: local reports Colorado United Track Club, the organizers of the event, issued a statement identifying Langston as the father of a team member who attends Vista Ridge High School, local outlet KRDO-TV reported. The man had reportedly tried to block the hammer weight from hitting his son and wife, KRDO said. USA TODAY has reached out to Colorado United Track Club for comment. UCCS spokesperson Chris Valentine told USA TODAY Monday that no college students were in attendance at the high school club track meet held on campus. Sunday's track meet was one of a three-meet series held on the UCCS campus, according to UCCS. The first meet occurred on Dec. 15, 2024, while the third meet is scheduled for Feb. 16. The UCCS United High School Meet Series was organized to "allow athletes to compete at a high level at one of the best facilities in the Mountain West and the nation," and "showcase some of the top athletes," the event's website says. Field events include the long jump, triple jump, high jump, pole vault, shot put and weight throw. Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Spectator Killed After Athlete Throws Hammer into Crowd During Track and Field Meet in Colorado: Reports
A spectator has reportedly died after an athlete's hammer was thrown out of bounds during a high school track and field meet at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). On Sunday, Jan. 26 at approximately 9:30 a.m. local time at the university's Mountain Lion Fieldhouse venue, authorities were called and medical aid was rendered after the accident occurred, local outlets KRDO 13 and Fox-affiliated station KDVR reported, citing a UCCS spokesperson. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, per KRDO 13. UCCS Chancellor Jennifer Sobanet said in a statement to CBS-affiliated station KKTV, 'We are heartbroken at this horrible accident and are focused on supporting all involved.' 'A member of the attending audience was killed when a hammer thrown by a participant cleared certified barriers and struck him," UCCS confirmed, according to the outlet. "The Colorado Springs Fire Department responded, provided medical care and ultimately pronounced the audience member dead at the scene. Members of the UCCS Police Department and Colorado Springs Police Department were on scene,' the university added, per KKTV. The person who died was thought to be the father of a member of the Colorado United Track Club who attends Vista Ridge High School, per KRDO 13, citing a statement issued by the club. According to CBS News, Sunday's meet was part of a series of events hosted by the university. A previous event was held on Dec. 15, and the series was set to end with the UCCS United High School Indoor State Championship on Feb. 16, per the outlet. The rest of the meet has now been canceled, per KRDO 13. It's not known if it'll be rescheduled. Colorado Springs Police told CBS News that the man died while trying to protect his wife and son as the object neared the audience. Per World Athletics, "The hammer throw is a track and field event where athletes compete by throwing a hammer, which is a metal ball that's attached to a grip by a steel wire." "The winner of the event is the athlete who throws the hammer the greatest distance while ensuring they stay inside a seven-foot (2.135m) diameter circle," a description added. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. District 12 social workers are thought to be working with authorities "to determine how to best support students," as well as anyone else affected by the tragedy, according to KKTV. Sobanet, the UCCS, the UCCS Police Department, the Colorado Springs Police Department, the Colorado United Track Club and the Colorado Springs Fire Department didn't immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for additional information. Read the original article on People
