Artist's depiction of antennas in the FarView observatory criss-crossing over the surface of the moon.

Observatory on the far side of the moon could spy on universe’s ‘Dark Ages’

April 25, 2023

As early as 2030, engineers and robots from Earth could begin construction on an astronomical observatory that would expand over 77 square miles of the moon’s surface—almost entirely using materials mined from the moon itself.

People converse at the 2023 Campus Sustainability Summit.

4 takeaways from the 30th Campus Sustainability Summit

April 25, 2023

The time to act is now, and CU Boulder can lead the way. This was the theme of the 30th Campus Sustainability Summit held April 19–20. Here are the top takeaways from this year’s summit.

Aerial photo of CU Boulder

CU Boulder grad programs strong in US News rankings

April 25, 2023

Numerous CU Boulder graduate programs hold top spots in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023–24 rankings. The campus landed the No. 4 spot nationally for atomic/molecular/optical physics, and other highlights include top standings for geology, aerospace and physical chemistry.

People pose for a photo.

Best Should Teach awards, talk May 1 to honor outstanding educators

April 24, 2023

The upcoming Best Should Teach event will recognize outstanding CU Boulder faculty members, K-12 teachers and graduate student instructors, as well as feature Alyssa Hadley Dunn with a lecture on responding to violence in schools.

Heidi Shyu visits with people on the CU Boulder campus on April 17, 2023.

Department of Defense under secretary visits CU Boulder

April 24, 2023

Heidi Shyu—the United States Department of Defense under secretary—visited campus on April 17 and got a first-hand look at the future of CU Boulder’s trailblazing research in quantum, aerospace, hypersonics and more.

Panelists at the April 18 Coloradan Conversations discussion on political polarization.

Coloradan Conversations examines polarization of politics

April 24, 2023

During the latest installment of the Coloradan alumni magazine’s dialogue series Coloradan Conversations, a discussion around the polarization of politics took center stage.

Person gardening on campus

10 things to do this week: Revamp your closet, garden at SEEC, more

April 24, 2023

This week brings sexual assault awareness, the Engineering Projects Expo, a multimedia performance, the Honor Your Hunger presentation, information on men’s mental health, Clementine in concert, a showing of Almost Famous and more.

Biotech building on East Campus

Chemical and biological engineering seniors win graduating student awards

April 21, 2023

Ten graduating seniors from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering earned graduating student awards from the College of Engineering and Applied Science this year.

The sustainability coordinator for the Patagonia store in Boulder talks with students about the company’s commitment to environmental causes

Not your parents’ business course

April 21, 2023

The Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainability class focuses on using business innovations to address real-world needs, offering students the chance to learn directly from entrepreneurs.

Senior NASA leaders with CU President Todd Saliman and other university officials in front of the Mariner spacecraft displayed in LASP

CU Boulder, LASP welcome NASA leaders to campus

April 21, 2023

A group of senior NASA leaders visited the CU Boulder campus where they met with CU President Todd Saliman and other university officials, and toured the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics.

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