Seema Sohi

CU scholar wins support for research on political polarization

May 8, 2024

Associate Professor Seema Sohi is one of 28 Andrew Carnegie fellows who will receive stipends of $200,000 each for research that seeks to understand the polarization of society and how to strengthen democracy.

Campus community members visit a booth at the sustainability summit

Sustainability summit sets Climate Action Plan in motion

May 8, 2024

The annual Campus Sustainability Summit continues to serve as a pivotal gathering for people to explore solutions, forge partnerships and celebrate achievements that make CU Boulder a leading campus for climate and sustainability initiatives. Learn more about highlights from this year’s summit.

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National Cancer Research Month: 7 CU Boulder discoveries that could improve, save lives

May 8, 2024

From developing new therapies to help patients cope with anxiety to discovering new ways to treat resistant breast cancer and new environmentally friendly methods for producing chemotherapy drugs, CU Boulder researchers are pushing boundaries in cancer research.

Hellems arts and sciences building

Path forward for college leadership to come from provost next week

May 8, 2024

Provost Russell Moore is continuing deliberations on restructuring the leadership of the College of Arts and Sciences and expects to announce a path forward the week of May 13.

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Council discusses climate plan, energy plant at April meeting

May 8, 2024

At its April meeting, the Campus Sustainability Executive Council discussed the next steps for the Climate Action Plan and proposed alternatives to the West District Energy Plant updates.

Charles Lipscomb, Grad student in Aerospace Engineering, reads a book while enjoying the nice weather. Photo by Patrick Campbell/University of Colorado

Enrich your course with the Buffs One Read selection

May 7, 2024

Build community in your courses with resources on this year’s selection for Buffs One Read, “Solito: A Memoir,” by Javier Zamora. There’s a Canvas course and more tools to help you integrate this book.

Primate with large, brown eyes and big ears in the branches of a tree at night

In South Africa, tiny primates could struggle to adapt to climate change

May 7, 2024

Researchers led by CU Boulder primatologist Michelle Sauther walked the paths of the Lajuma Research Centre in South Africa at night, keeping an eye out for the glowing eyes of galago primates, or bushbabies. The team's findings reveal troubling hints about how small animals may adapt to extreme temperatures.

Chancellor Philip DiStefano

From the chancellor: Farewell, CU Boulder!

May 7, 2024

As Philip DiStefano closes his final semester as chancellor, he shares his gratitude and appreciation for all you have contributed to CU Boulder. Read more.

Illustration of Venus seen from space with colored spheres flying around

Venus has almost no water. A new study may reveal why

May 6, 2024

Billions of years ago, Venus may have held as much water as Earth. Now, it harbors 100,000 times less water than our planet. A new study from planetary scientists at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) dives into how that water disappeared.

Bill Porter appears at the Met Gala in entirely gold beaded attire, including large wings extending beyond his hands.

Is it fashion or costume? Sometimes it’s both

May 6, 2024

Associate Professor Markas Henry reflects on the sometimes vague or even non-existent line between clothing and show—a distintion that can blur at the annual Met Gala.

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