CUPD Officer Simon wearing his cowboy hat while on patrol on July 6, 2024.

Some CU Boulder police sporting new look

July 10, 2024

Uniformed CU Boulder police officers and residential service officers are now allowed to wear cowboy hats. The Stetson style, which is optional, offers extra protection from the elements.

Brooke Marten and Professor Sherri Cook following Marten's successful thesis defense

Grad student turning trash into cash

July 10, 2024

Brooke Marten is engineering a better environment, focused on what happens to trash after it is carted off to the landfill—and ways to turn it into a valuable product.

Anna Tsouhlarakis at the National Portrait Gallery

Artist transcends traditional notions of Native American art

July 10, 2024

Whether in a somber performance in the National Portrait Gallery or in her wry takes on Native humor, Assistant Professor of art and art history Anna Tsouhlarakis follows her heart.

Buffalo statue on campus on a summer day

Nomination period open for honorary degrees, medals and awards

July 10, 2024

Through Aug. 1, the CU Board of Regents is accepting nominations for the 2025 honorary degrees, university medals and distinguished service awards.

Highway road sign reads: "Extreme heat. Save power 4-9 p.m. Stay cool."

Heat waves are more dangerous than you think. Here’s why, and how to stay safe

July 10, 2024

Large portions of the West, including parts of Colorado, are reeling from extreme temperatures this week. CU expert Colleen Reid, who studies the health impacts from natural disasters, explains the unique hazards of prolonged heat waves and what people and communities can do to handle them.

Â鶹ÒùÔº outside Norlin Library on the first day of classes

Apply for a stipend to create open educational resources

July 10, 2024

Applications are due by July 31 to receive up to $8,000 to create or adapt open educational resources. Get details, including contact information in case you have questions.

CU Boulder rocket team

CU Boulder rocket team picks up high honors at NASA launch competition

July 10, 2024

Â鶹ÒùÔº from the CU in Space club took part in the NASA University Student Launch Challenge, earning multiple awards in the competition.

instructor working with student playing an upright bass

The (musical) kids are back in town

July 9, 2024

Last summer, the Sphinx Performance Academy brought 22 high school-age music students to campus for an intensive 10-day residency emphasizing cultural diversity. This month, it’s déjâ vu as auditioned youth engage in lessons, master classes and more.

Dan Scheeres

Dan Scheeres joins asteroid mission

July 9, 2024

Distinguished Professor Dan Scheeres has been named a NASA participating scientist on the European Space Agency’s Hera mission. He is one of 12 individuals announced for the space probe mission, which is scheduled to launch in October 2024.

person writing in notebook during a webinar

Family leave webinars available August through November

July 9, 2024

The CU system is offering webinars for employees and supervisors about Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) protections and CU’s parental leave benefit. Plan to attend.

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