Associate Professor Manu Prakash of Stanford University

Frugal Science—a free public lecture July 15

July 11, 2024

Associate Professor Manu Prakash of Stanford University will discuss his view on global health, climate change and the democratization of science.

Derrick White (Courtesy CU Athletics)

Derrick White named to USA Basketball, heading to Olympic Games

July 11, 2024

Former Buffalo Derrick White, who helped lead the Boston Celtics to an NBA Championship in June, has been named to the 2024 USA Basketball Men’s National Team, which will compete in the Summer Olympic Games in Paris.

Ann Schmiesing

CU Boulder’s Ann Schmiesing named interim chancellor at CU Denver

July 11, 2024

Effective Aug. 26, Ann Schmiesing will be the interim chancellor at CU’s Denver campus, as announced by President Todd Saliman. Schmiesing currently serves as vice chancellor for academic resource management at CU Boulder.

 CUPD Officer Simon wearing his cowboy hat while on patrol on July 6, 2024.

Some CU Boulder police sporting new look

July 10, 2024

Uniformed CU Boulder police officers and residential service officers are now allowed to wear cowboy hats. The Stetson style, which is optional, offers extra protection from the elements.

Brooke Marten and Professor Sherri Cook following Marten's successful thesis defense

Grad student turning trash into cash

July 10, 2024

Brooke Marten is engineering a better environment, focused on what happens to trash after it is carted off to the landfill—and ways to turn it into a valuable product.

Anna Tsouhlarakis at the National Portrait Gallery

Artist transcends traditional notions of Native American art

July 10, 2024

Whether in a somber performance in the National Portrait Gallery or in her wry takes on Native humor, Assistant Professor of art and art history Anna Tsouhlarakis follows her heart.

Buffalo statue on campus on a summer day

Nomination period open for honorary degrees, medals and awards

July 10, 2024

Through Aug. 1, the CU Board of Regents is accepting nominations for the 2025 honorary degrees, university medals and distinguished service awards.

Highway road sign reads: "Extreme heat. Save power 4-9 p.m. Stay cool."

Heat waves are more dangerous than you think. Here’s why, and how to stay safe

July 10, 2024

Large portions of the West, including parts of Colorado, are reeling from extreme temperatures this week. CU expert Colleen Reid, who studies the health impacts from natural disasters, explains the unique hazards of prolonged heat waves and what people and communities can do to handle them.

Â鶹ÒùÔº outside Norlin Library on the first day of classes

Apply for a stipend to create open educational resources

July 10, 2024

Applications are due by July 31 to receive up to $8,000 to create or adapt open educational resources. Get details, including contact information in case you have questions.

CU Boulder rocket team

CU Boulder rocket team picks up high honors at NASA launch competition

July 10, 2024

Â鶹ÒùÔº from the CU in Space club took part in the NASA University Student Launch Challenge, earning multiple awards in the competition.

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