SpaceX craft launches into outer space

CU Boulder earns NASA award for reducing spaceflight costs

Sept. 11, 2023

CU’s Heinz Research Group has earned a prestigious NASA award for their research centered on designing lightweight, high-strength materials that could save millions of dollars for spaceflights.

2013 flood in Boulder

At the X-roads: Twitter’s ‘devolution’ may affect response to next major storm

Sept. 11, 2023

The 2013 flood struck Boulder at a time when social media was beginning a major shift away from the altruism seen in previous disasters. What might crisis response look like next time?

Student presenting at the Three Minute Thesis competition

Three Minute Thesis competition application now open

Sept. 11, 2023

Interested doctoral students must register by Sept. 25 to participate in the Three Minute Thesis event—an academic competition that challenges students to summarize their theses in three minutes for a general audience and panel of judges.

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Take key steps before student loan repayments resume

Sept. 11, 2023

Faculty, staff and their families are encouraged to try Savi. You have CU benefit access to this service, which helps borrowers apply for and maintain Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Take advantage of key savings and service credit.

campus community members at the CUnity Fest

Tips to support students from underrepresented populations

Sept. 11, 2023

Faculty and staff can take steps to support students from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds and identities to help them feel welcome, connected and supported at CU Boulder. Get tips from the Center for Inclusion and Social Change.

campus community members participating in a session at the 2018 Diversity and Inclusion Summit

Be a transfer advocate: Trainings through November

Sept. 11, 2023

Register for an upcoming Transfer Advocate 101 or Transfer Advocate 201 training to learn how you can best support transfer Buffs.

CU marching band spells out CU on the football field

CU Boulder and CSU: Rivals on the field, partners in innovation

Sept. 11, 2023

From natural resources, like air and water, to sustainability, CU Boulder and CSU do incredible work to solve challenges related to these necessities. While the Buffs and Rams gear up for the best in-state football rivalry going, the Rocky Mountain Showdown on Sept. 16, we’re taking a moment to reflect on research chops, too.

Technicians during a Fiske Planetarium laser show

10 things to do this week: ‘Shake It Off’ with Swifties, hear from an Olympian, more

Sept. 11, 2023

This week brings avante-garde film work, sexual health information, Sandia Day, wellness routine tips, a block party at Martin Acres, a free yoga class, a free showing of “Submarine” and more.

3D printing tip places layers of brown paste

3D printing with coffee: Turning used grounds into caffeinated creations

Sept. 8, 2023

Coffee could be the key to reducing 3D printing waste, according to a new study. Researchers with the ATLAS Institute and Department of Computer Science developed a method for 3D printing using a paste made out of old coffee grounds.

buffalo statue silhouette

Calling for nominations: Chancellor’s Employee of the Year Awards

Sept. 8, 2023

Chancellor Philip DiStefano invites nominations for the 2023 Chancellor’s Employee of the Year Awards, which include a $2,000 prize and a commemorative gift. Nominations are due by Oct. 4.

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