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High school student reports sexual assault
High school student claims she was sexually assaulted by two Colorado University recruits at a party. No charges filed since witnessed cannot corroborate. Recruits do not enroll at CU. -
Boulder County prosecutors put CU athletics "on notice"
Prosecutors meet with Colorado University lawyers and chancellor. Mary Keenan, one of the prosecutors mention putting the athletic officials "on notice" regarding concerns about sex and alcohol involved in recruiting practices. -
Elizabeth Hoffman named President of University of Colorado
Elizabeth Hoffman becomes president -
CU faculty member Ward Churchill releases controversial essay
University of Colorado faculty member releases essay comparing Sept. 11th victims to Nazis. This essay later caused outrage from the public and families of victims, as well as great debate about academic freedom among faculty and CU Board of Regents. -
Gender discrimination federal lawsuit filed
Two women claim they were sexually assaulted by CU football players at an off-campus party, Another female student claims she was assaulted in a dorm room following the party. All three females file a gender discrimination lawsuit against the school. -
Prosecutors file felony charges against four CU football players
Prosecutors file charges against four Colorado University football players for allegedly providing alcohol to minors at the party. -
CU confirms revoking the four football players' scholarships
The school confirms that it has revoked the students' scholarships. -
Keenan accuses UC's athletic department of inappropriate recruiting
The district attorney accuses University of Colorado's athletic department of using sex and alcohol as recruiting tools. -
Allegations denied by CU Athletics department
Barnett (coach), Tharp (Athletic Director) and others deny Keenan's allegations. Colorado Governor Bill Owens demands public accounting. -
Hoffman announces investigation by independent commission
University President Elizabeth Hoffman announces an independent commission appointed by the Board of Regents will look into the allegations of inappropriate recruiting. -
New Allegations about CU Athletics and escort service
Keenan (District Attorney) says investigators will re-examine allegations about rape at the party. Broomfield police say CU athletic department may be tied to an incident involving an escort service. -
Katie Hnida's interview in Sports Illustrated magazine published
Former female kicker releases statement saying she was raped by another CU football teammate in 2000. -
Barnett placed on paid leave
Police release report in which a woman says she was sexually assaulted by a CU football player in September 2001 and that Barnett (Athletic Director) told her he would back his player if charges were pursued. No charges were filed. Barnett placed on paid leave for comments attributed to him in the police report and for commenting on Hnida's athletic ability. -
DiBiaggio hired as temporary liasion between CU administration and athletics
John DiBiaggio, former president of the universities of Connecticut, Michigan State and Tufts, hired as temporary liaison between university administration and athletics department. -
Bill Owens appoints special prosecutor
Owens appoints Attorney General Ken Salazar as special prosecutor to investigate scandal. In a New York Times article, Hoffman was quoted as saying she was surprised to learn that the governor was making his announcement, but reaffirmed that neither this decision nor its timing showed a lack of confidence in her. -
CU announces stricter recruiting rules
University announces stricter football recruiting rules. -
NCAA speaks out
NCAA officials report to House subcommittee hearing in Washington that new recruiting standards are being considered. -
Salazar comission files report
Independent group (Salazar) hired by Board of Regents files report investigating athletic department and recruiting practices -
CU faculty speak out
Colorado faculty suggest overhaul for athletics department, saying situation has become "intolerable." -
Salazar does not file criminal charges
Salazar decides against filing criminal charges in nine alleged sexual assaults involving football players. -
Board of Regents' panel releases final report
Board of Regents' panel releases final report: Evidence of drug, alcohol and drug use to entice recruits but no suggestion that university officials condoned misconduct. -
Grand jury hears testimony
Statewide grand jury hears testimony from woman who says a school aide handed over $2,000 in cash to a call girl service. -
University reinstates Barnett (Athletic Director)
University reinstates Barnett, says no one will lose their job because of the scandal. Hoffman announces sweeping changes to boost accountability in the athletics department. -
Gordie Bailey dies
Gordie Bailey, a student in a fraternity dies from an alcohol overdose in a hazing-related incident at University of Colorado at Boulder. -
Ward Churchill invited to speak at Hamilton College
Ward Churchill was invited to speak on a panel at Hamilton College and this story, along with his essay was quoted on Fox newshow, The O'Reilly Factor, also featuring another University of Colorado professor who claimed he was apalled by Churchill's comments. As a result of the media spotlight, Hamilton College cancelled the event as they received violent threats geared toward Churchill. -
Ward Churchill resigns as Chairman of Ethnic Studies at CU
After media controversy and pressure from the Board of Regents, Ward Churchill resigns from his position as Chairman of Ethnic Studies at CU -
Ward Churchill research questioned by scholars
An online critique is published about another work by Churchill, saying that his sources may be questionable. This raises questions about whether the faculty member was deserving of support by fellow scholars and the University of Colorado. -
Grand jury report leaked to the media
This report included allegations that two female athletic trainers were sexually assaulted by an assistant football coach and that one of them was pressured by CU football players to perform sexual favors for recruits. -
Elizabeth Hoffman resigns
Elizabeth Hoffman resigns from the University of Colorado.
