Best Of

  • Flatirons
    In efforts to reduce the campus’s environmental impact and address the effects climate change, CU Boulder took on a number of sustainability projects this year: securing funding to add four electric buses to its fleet, studying the feasibility of geothermal energy for campus and more.
  • The last 12 months marked another banner year for research at CU Boulder. Check out these 10 stories exploring a bit of what we've learned.
  • Deion “Coach Prime†Sanders addresses the crowd before the CU vs. USC football game
    A look back at CU Boulder in 2023 celebrates the arrival of Coach Prime, the opening of the new Center for African and African American Studies, the beauty of our campus through the seasons and much more.
  • Ralphie VI
    A look back at 2022 shows a community that leaned into national and international events. Buffs finally got to resume one of the campus's most joyous traditions in person: commencement. The community rallied together around Marshall Fire survivors; adopted a land acknowledgement; set itself on the global stage on climate change and human rights; and much more. 
  • Small chalkboard image with the word "plan." (Unsplash/Volodymyr Hryshchenko)
    Designed to be helpful and memorable, our tips series are among the most-read articles on campus. Supplied by sources like Student Affairs and Health & Wellness Services, and covering everything from dating to depression, here's what the community was eager to clue into.
  • Person throwing black sand while kneeling in the snow on a mountain
    Kick back with a blanket and a mug of hot cocoa to remember a year of groundbreaking science at CU Boulder—and reflect on what lies in store for 2023.
  • Top 9 Instagram posts in 2021
    That’s a wrap on 2021. On @CUBoulder Instagram alone, we posted 149 photos and received more than 5K comments and 748K total likes!
  • Engineering class forms CU on the Norlin Quadrangle. (Mason Marino/University of Colorado)
    A look back at 2021 shows a community of perseverance. Buffs safely made a number of COVID-19 comebacks; showed dedication to inclusive excellence; worked toward healing in the midst of heartbreak and injustice; welcomed Ralphie VI; won prestigious awards; cheered on Olympians and remarkable student-athletes; and more. 
  • Irene Francino Urdaniz works on her spike protein research at the University of Colorado Boulder.
    Look back on the year in research at CU Boulder: from custom lullabies to "cute" spacecraft, melting snow in the West and more.
  • CU Boulder students watch sunset from Flagstaff Mountain
    In looking back on 2020, COVID-19 stands out for many. In the face of sorrow and difficulty, Buffs came together, worked to protect our herd and helped curb the coronavirus through research and community resources. Prior to and during the pandemic, there have been moments of growth, greatness and celebration as well.
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