Folsom Field plaza

Crisis response teams to train at Folsom Field May 11ā€“13

May 6, 2022

Maymester students, faculty, staff and visitors may hear gunfire as part of a training on crisis response for local, regional and national teams at Folsom Field. In this event, there's is no cause for concern.

Graduate pulls a Superman, exposing a CU Buffs shirt under his robe

Photos: Celebrating Commencement 2022

May 6, 2022

There was no shortage of glee, pride and nostalgia as thousands of people gathered to celebrate the CU Boulder Class of 2022. The commencement ceremony included the traditional procession from Norlin Quad, a variety of speakers and recognitions, and beaming graduates and families.

Michael Leeds speaks at a podium during Leeds School of Business graduation

For Michael Leeds, itā€™s values, not medals, that matter most

May 6, 2022

This spring, CU has honored Michael Leeds with a university medal, recognizing not only his financial support, but his tireless advocacy for bringing sustainability, social responsibility, diversity, equity and inclusion to the forefront.

'Abortion is a right' sign at a rally in Pittsburgh

How the end of Roe v. Wade could shape womenā€™s futures

May 5, 2022

In the wake of this week's leak about a private Supreme Court vote to strike down Roe v. Wade, CU Boulder sociologist Amanda Stevenson discusses how such a ruling could impact women's mortality and the way they live their lives.

A tree "Fitbit" is strapped to a trunk.

Tree ā€˜Fitbitsā€™ track urban growth, flowering, more

May 5, 2022

Low-cost ā€œtree Fitbitsā€ can pinpoint the precise timing of tree activities, like spring bloom or autumn leaf change, and more, according to a new CU Boulder study.

Artist's depiction of the bright accretion disk around a supermassive black hole

A surging glow in a distant galaxy could change the way we look at black holes

May 5, 2022

Several years ago, a supermassive black hole at the center of a far-away galaxy suddenly got a lot brighter. Now, scientists think they know why.

Lydia Wagenknecht

Music student finds inspiration at the gateway to Antarctica

May 5, 2022

Curiosity drives Lydia Wagenknecht, a doctoral candidate in ethnomusicology and recent recipient of a Fulbright Research Award.

Anti-abortion protesters use bullhorns to counter abortion rights advocates outside the Supreme Court on May 3, 2022

If Roe v. Wade is overturned, thereā€™s no guarantee people can get abortions in liberal states

May 5, 2022

Twenty-five states arenā€™t expected to ban abortion if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. But limits on abortion in these places, too, make them uncertain refuges for people seeking abortions elsewhere. CU experts share on The Conversation.

Old Main and pink blossoms

Common curriculum committee wraps up forums, invites further input

May 5, 2022

The Common Curriculum Planning Committee worked throughout this academic year to develop a draft of the common curriculumā€™s learning objectives and outcomes. Comments on the draft proposal will be accepted throughout the summer and may be submitted via email.

engineering workshop instructor works with a student

Integrated Teaching & Learning Program offers first college micro-credential

May 5, 2022

The Integrated Teaching & Learning Program launched the first micro-credential that focuses on technical content. The new Arduino micro-credential program will serve students looking to improve their proficiency with Arduino microcontrollers.

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