World map with Asia highlighted.

Learn more, celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May 17, 2023

The University Libraries have created a resource guide to explore Asian American and Pacific Islander history and discover ways to participate in the heritage month.

A concrete canoe in the shape of a blue shark.

Canceled concrete canoe competition doesn’t dampen students’ enthusiasm

May 17, 2023

This year, 15 CU Boulder civil and architectural engineering students spent more than 60 hours constructing a concrete canoe. Despite the open water races being canceled due to cold temperatures, CU Boulder students did well in other ASCE competitions, taking second place in both the non-technical paper and innovation challenge and third place in both the technical paper and surveying competitions.

Artist's depiction of a planet covered in volcanoes

Newly discovered planet is the size of Earth, but may be covered in volcanoes

May 17, 2023

A team of astrophysicists, including two researchers from CU Boulder, have caught a glimpse of a new and rocky planet called LP 791-18d. There, temperatures on the dayside could climb to more than 250 degrees Fahrenheit, while volcanoes blast the planet's surface.

Swimming pool on CU Boulder campus with a stuffed animal Ralphie.

Health and wellness summer services available

May 17, 2023

Health and Wellness Services will continue to offer services and programs throughout the summer. Check out what's available for continuing students, incoming students and recent graduates.

An instructor points to a black board in front of a class of students.

Buff Undergraduate Success makes progress on 11 projects with focus on retention, belonging

May 16, 2023

The Buff Undergraduate Success initiative made important progress this academic year on 11 projects focused on increasing retention and creating a sense of belonging for CU Boulder undergraduates. The team has its sights set on fall 2023.

Massimo Ruzzene participates in a roundtable discussion on commerce.

Massimo Ruzzene brings CU Boulder research perspectives to commerce roundtable

May 16, 2023

In a recent forum with local leaders and federal partners, CU Boulder, including Vice Chancellor Massimo Ruzzene, joined the conversation as a leader in research, innovation, workforce development and economic impact.

The newly expanded LEGO exhibit in the Heritage Canter at the University of Colorado Boulder. (Photo by Casey A. Cass/University of Colorado)

CU Heritage Center to temporarily close

May 15, 2023

Ahead of preservation efforts for Old Main, the CU Heritage Center, which is housed on the third floor of Old Main, will close on June 1 for the relocation of artifacts. The anticipated re-opening of the Heritage Center is slated for 2026, the university’s sesquicentennial year.

Ana Maria Rey in her office next to Gia Voeltz in her lab

New National Academy of Sciences members plumb the depths of cells, atoms and more

May 15, 2023

Cell biologist Gia Voeltz and theoretical physicist Ana Maria Rey are among the more than 140 scientists elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 2023.

Old Main on the CU Boulder campus

16 faculty recognized as outstanding mentors

May 15, 2023

Sixteen faculty members have been recognized by the Graduate School as outstanding graduate student mentors. Find out who! The faculty members were nominated by students, administrators, faculty and staff for their outstanding contributions.

Pearl Street in Boulder.

5 tips for living in Boulder this summer

May 15, 2023

Boulder has a lot to offer in the summer, from free events and entertainment to great food and beautiful views. Whether you’re in Boulder for the first time this summer or have been in town for a while, here are some tips for making the most of the season.

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