Plastic waste in the ocean

We’re drowning in single-use plastics. Here’s why and what we can do about it

April 18, 2024

Just in time for Earth Day, CU Boulder Professor Phaedra Pezzullo discusses her new book “Beyond Straw Man,” on the online and offline controversies regarding the global social movement to ban plastics.

Commencement 2022 in Folsom

Get ready for commencement

April 18, 2024

As you begin to prepare for the big day, here are some important details that will help make your experience more successful. Please also continue to check out the commencement website for the most up-to-date information.

Suzette Malveaux

Suzette Malveaux wins national award for scholarship

April 18, 2024

Professor Suzette Malveaux was recently awarded for her law review article, “Is It Time for a New Civil Rights Act?” among submissions from legal academics nationwide. Colorado Law sat down with her to learn more about her groundbreaking work.

young students raising their hands in class

How an NBA star and an alumna are trying to change mental wellness in schools

April 18, 2024

Following NBA player Kevin Love’s public struggle with mental health, he launched a foundation to support young people who are also suffering. Ellie Haberl Foster, an education alumna, co-designed the foundation’s free school curriculum to help educators model vulnerability and support students.

Business employees in a meeting room

Why being humble can make you a better leader

April 17, 2024

If you want to get to the top and stay there, humility trumps arrogance as a management style, researchers say. Read from CU expert David Hekman and colleague Elsa Chan on The Conversation.

CU Wind Team testing their wind turbine

CU Boulder team reaches finals in national Collegiate Wind Competition

April 17, 2024

The CU Boulder Wind Team is harnessing their passion for renewable energy in the fight against climate change and was selected as one of 12 winning universities for phase two of the 2024 U.S. Department of Energy Collegiate Wind Competition.

Entrepreneur David Adelman speaking with business students

Insights from an entrepreneur

April 17, 2024

On April 12, students gathered at the Leeds School of Business to attend an enriching event featuring David Adelman, a prominent entrepreneur and investor based in Philadelphia.

Silhouette of campus buildings at sunset

Prestigious NSF fellowship awarded to 27 graduate students

April 17, 2024

The National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in a wide variety of science-related disciplines.

Harsha Gangadharbatla in the classroom

The head—and the back—of the class

April 17, 2024

Harsha Gangadharbatla loves the challenge of inspiring students who sit in the last row of the lecture hall. His attention to his craft and his classes led to a prestigious teaching award from the American Academy of Advertising last month.

Tyrone Campbell leads CallBox Training in a classroom

CUPD, victim advocate train together on communication and de-escalation

April 17, 2024

Empathy, compassion and authenticity formed the basis of a recent training focused on strengthening the connection between law enforcement and the campus community.

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