Atonio Vigil fishing with his mother

From electrons to Tolstoy, grad focuses on ‘biggest questions’

Dec. 15, 2021

Antonio Vigil, who is earning a degree in physics, has been named the College of Arts and Sciences’ outstanding graduate for fall 2021.

Hanukkah ornament on a Christmas tree

To tree, or not to tree? How Jewish-Christian families navigate the ‘December dilemma’

Dec. 15, 2021

Figuring out whether to celebrate holidays, and how, is tricky for lots of interfaith families—but thoughtful communication makes a difference. Assistant Professor Samira Mehta shares on The Conversation.

Artist’s rendering of an exoplanet system experiencing atmospheric escape

Scientists envision what Mars would look like as an exoplanet

Dec. 15, 2021

Which planets beyond our solar system are most likely to host life? By extrapolating the current scientific understanding of Mars, a multi-disciplinary team, including researchers from LASP, is helping identify alien planets that may be habitable.

Dean Scott Adler

Winter conferral message from Dean Scott Adler

Dec. 15, 2021

On behalf of the Graduate School and CU Boulder, thank you for your contributions to our campus community and heartfelt congratulations on your new degree.

Dean Daryl Maeda

Winter conferral message from Dean Daryl Maeda

Dec. 15, 2021

Please accept my sincerest congratulations on your graduation from CU Boulder. Thank you for your contributions to our campus community, and I wish you the best of luck.

Laura-Elena Porras-Holguin

Magna cum laude graduate inspired by family, immigrant experience

Dec. 15, 2021

COVID-19 will be top of mind for Laura-Elena Porras-Holguin when she graduates. The virus deeply impacted her family but also motivated her to finish her senior thesis and solidified her desire to pursue a master’s degree in public health.

Ariel Flach

Student doubles up with flute, performance degrees

Dec. 15, 2021

The College of Music’s Outstanding Graduating Senior Award goes to Ariel Flach, dual music education and flute performance major. Flach personifies the college’s vision of the “universal musician,” emphasizing students’ preparedness for flexible careers.

Chip jumping in the snow

Tips for celebrating safely

Dec. 15, 2021

Ready to celebrate the end of a long semester? If you choose to drink or use other substances, here are some things to keep in mind.

Irene Francino Urdaniz works on her spike protein research at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Research stories from 2021 that will keep on giving in the new year

Dec. 14, 2021

Look back on the year in research at CU Boulder: from custom lullabies to "cute" spacecraft, melting snow in the West and more.

Community members from Utqiagvik, Alaska, look to open water from the edge of shorefast sea ice

Arctic report card reveals cascading disruptions, extreme events, global connections

Dec. 14, 2021

Sea ice is thinning at an alarming rate. Snow is shifting to rain. And humans worldwide are increasingly feeling the impact of what happens in the seemingly distant Arctic. NSIDC and CIRES scientists share on The Conversation.

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