Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks to supporters during a campaign rally in West Allis, Wisconsin

Kamala Harris’ biracial identityÌýis a strength or weakness, depending on whom you ask

Aug. 6, 2024

While many voters embrace Kamala Harris’ candidacy and the fact that she is a multiracial woman without any biological children, some Republicans are using her identity as fodder for attacks. Read from CU expert Jennifer Ho on The Conversation.

Lynda Duran

LASP appoints Lynda Duran associate director for diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility

Aug. 6, 2024

The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics has named Lynda Duran associate director for diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.

Massimo Ruzzene

Chancellor announces reporting shift for vice chancellor for research and innovation

Aug. 6, 2024

Massimo Ruzzene, vice chancellor for research and innovation, will begin reporting directly to Chancellor Justin Schwartz, effective Aug. 30. Ruzzene currently reports to Provost Russell Moore.

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AI for mental health screening may carry biases based on gender, race

Aug. 5, 2024

A growing number of AI technologies analyze the way people talk to screen for mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. A new study finds that they may not perform consistently across people from different demographic groups.

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Enroll in a change management training Oct. 17

Aug. 5, 2024

Managers play a significant role in any successful change because they are the closest to the people being impacted. If your organization is planning a change or is in the process of change, this program will increase your ability to effectively lead.

Goddard Space Center Director Makenzie Lystrup and LASP Director Dan Baker signing the collaborative Space Act Agreement

New agreement with NASA to advance national space weather capabilities

Aug. 5, 2024

Bolstering its longstanding collaboration with NASA, the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics enacted a collaborative Space Act Agreement with NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center focused on space weather.

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Engineering physics senior explores radio astronomy through summer research

Aug. 2, 2024

This summer, undergraduate student Angel Hernandez has pushed his astronomy research—and himself—to new heights.

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Supporting our campus through wildfires, recovery

Aug. 1, 2024

Wildfires burning along the Colorado Front Range in Boulder, Larimer and Jefferson counties have impacted hundreds of CU Boulder students, faculty and staff. Find support and resources for impacted community members who live and work in these areas.

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Cycle for scholarships: Register for the 2024 Buffalo Bicycle Classic

Aug. 1, 2024

The Elevations Credit Union Buffalo Bicycle Classic bike ride fundraiser will take place Sept. 8 in celebration of its 22-year support of the College of Arts and Sciences BBC Scholarship Fund. This year, the 10-mile Little Buff route has been refreshed to gear it toward kids and families.

Outside the U.S. Capitol Building, Kamala Harris places her hand on a Bible held by a man

Kamala Harris and the ‘electability’ trap

Aug. 1, 2024

Since announcing her bid to run for president on July 21, Vice President Kamala Harris has generated praise and drawn questions about her electability—including from some media outlets and online commentators who have asked: “Is the United States ready to elect a multiracial woman?â€

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