Chancellor Philip DiStefano speaks to summit attendees.

You're invited to the Chancellor's Annual Summit March 14

Feb. 6, 2023

Join the chancellor's summit and reception in Denver, with CU experts exploring the theme of democratic principles and social mobility, reflecting on their research and lived experiences.

View of the Taurus Molecular Cloud

A star is born: Study reveals complex chemistry inside ‘stellar nurseries’

Feb. 6, 2023

The universe's carbon atoms complete a journey that spans eons—forming in the hearts of dying stars, then becoming a part of planets and even living organisms. Now, a team led by CU Boulder scientist Jordy Bouwman has uncovered the chemistry behind one tiny, but critical, step in this process.

Lexi Deal giving her presentation

This year’s Three Minute Thesis winners announced

Feb. 6, 2023

Air quality, thermometers and virtual reality were all thesis topics presented during the annual competition, which asks graduate students to distill their research down to a three-minute presentation. Congratulations to winners Rob Streeter, Lexi Deal and Lydia Wagenknecht.

student writing in notebook with laptop opened up

How to prepare for virtual career fairs

Feb. 6, 2023

Whether you’re looking for an internship or a job after graduation, career fairs are a great way to make progress in your search. Here are some tips for making the most of virtual career events this semester.

Shelby Buckley

Environmental engineering on an icebreaker ship at the North Pole

Feb. 6, 2023

Shelby Buckley has made the research trip of a lifetime—studying the impacts of climate change up close and personal on a five-week trip to the Arctic aboard an icebreaking ship.

A Chinese surveillance balloon in U.S. airspace before it was shot down by the U.S. military

Chinese spy balloon over the US: An aerospace expert explains

Feb. 6, 2023

The U.S. military shot down what officials have called a Chinese surveillance balloon off the coast of South Carolina on Feb. 4, 2023. Professor Iain Boyd explains how such balloons work and what they can see. Read it on The Conversation.

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ warm themselves on an extremely cold day at the WeatherTech Cafe fireplace

10 things to do this week: Take a dance class, visit the Volunteer Fair, more

Feb. 6, 2023

This week brings trivia, a housing fair, the First Person Cinema showcase with Peter Burr, ski and snowboard maintenance, a cooking tutorial, Kongo and swing dance classes and more.

Dean of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Devin Cramer

The dean’s list of advice: How small acts can help us take care of ourselves and others

Feb. 6, 2023

February can be a tough month for many of us. Here are some tips and advice from Acting Dean of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Devin Cramer to help you through the month.

The sun sets behind the UMC loggia.

Faculty assembly talks ChatGPT

Feb. 3, 2023

At its recent monthly meeting, the Boulder Faculty Assembly agreed the CU Honor Code covers ChatGPT’s use by students, but more discussion is needed on the pluses and minuses of the tool.

Student studying in Norlin Library

Buff advice: 6 ways to stay organized

Feb. 3, 2023

The daily grind got you down? From one Buff to another—these organization tips will help you achieve a successful semester with a lower stress level.

Pages