Litter on beach

Speedy nanorobots could someday clean up soil and water, deliver drugs

June 29, 2021

CU Boulder researchers have discovered that minuscule, self-propelled particles called “nanoswimmers” can escape from mazes as much as 20 times faster than other passive particles, paving the way for their use in everything from industrial clean-ups to medication delivery.

Aerial photo of CU Boulder Campus (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)

Chancellor announces finalists for Advancement leadership position

June 29, 2021

Chancellor Philip DiStefano announced four finalists for the position of vice chancellor for advancement. Finalist interviews will take place in July, and the goal is to name a hire by late summer.

A University of Colorado Boulder sign near the University Memorial Center

Masks not required indoors as of July 1; Complete your vaccine requirement reporting step

June 29, 2021

Beginning July 1 at CU Boulder, masks or facial coverings will no longer be required indoors except when in health care settings, child care settings, at youth camps or on public transit. Also, Sept. 15 is the deadline to complete vaccine requirement reporting for students, faculty and staff. Get details.

Peggy Coppom sits next to a plaque honoring her and her late twin sister, Betty Hoover. (Photo by Sarah Adderholt/University of Colorado)

Twin trees planted to honor CU Boulder’s beloved Peggy Coppom, the late Betty Hoover

June 28, 2021

As a small group gathered for a tree dedication ceremony on June 26, Chancellor Philip DiStefano described the defining qualities of Peggy Coppom and her late twin sister Betty Hoover as Forever Buffs for whom the trees are appropriate—symbolic of their dedication to CU Boulder.

Cody Watson

Undergraduate recognized in national research video competition

June 28, 2021

Cody Watson was recognized as a winner of the Council on Undergraduate Research's Engineering Division Student Video Competition this year.

Gen. Thompson shakes hand with an ROTC cadet in fatigues

Newest frontier in national security—space—gets boost at CU Boulder

June 28, 2021

The United States Space Force's vice chief of space operations visited campus on June 24, learning about new research on autonomous vehicles, satellites smaller than toaster ovens and more.

Abstract machine learning

Just for grad students: Register for a research data bootcamp

June 28, 2021

Receive a digital credential badge upon completion of this bootcamp, hosted by the Center for Research Data & Digital Scholarship. Topics covered include Docker, Git and Github, Python and R.

Dave Curtin

After 42 years of deadlines, Dave Curtin to retire

June 28, 2021

To know Dave Curtin is to know a dedicated, professional and trustworthy man who lives by deadlines. After a 42-year career, the CU-trained journalist and executive communicator––a Pulitzer Prize winner––is going to take some not-so-structured time to pursue his personal to-do list.

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Check out what Buffs are watching, reading and listening to right now

June 28, 2021

There’s no better time to indulge in a good book or show. We asked Buffs on Instagram to share the series, podcasts or books we shouldn't miss this summer, and here’s what they shared.

Emma Coburn, center, and Val Constien, right, on the podium after the 2020ĚýUSATF Olympic Trials steeplechase finals

Emma Coburn, Val Constien heading to Olympics as steeplechase competitors

June 28, 2021

For the second time, Colorado track and field will have two Buffs compete at the same time in the Olympics––in the women's steeplechase. Emma Coburn and Val Constien finished first and third, respectively, in recent Olympic trials.

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