Liam Downey and book cover of The Violent Underpinnings of American Society

Violence underpins American life, sociologist contends

May 22, 2024

In new book, CU Boulder researcher Liam Downey argues that different forms of violence produce both consent to the social order and divisions among subordinate social groups, which helps to maintain the power and wealth of economic and political elites.

Jesse Stommel and Undoing the Grade book cover

English alum flunks grades in new book

May 15, 2024

Jesse Stommel compiles two decades of eyebrow-raising in Undoing the Grade: Why We Grade, and How to Stop.

Collage of Baker family CU photos

Forever Buffs family hails sixth generation (and counting!) of CU students

May 8, 2024

As Ainsley Baker accepts her integrative physiology degree this week, she joins a family history that dates back to 1886.

Marcos Castillo

CU Boulder student took a long, winding road to graduation

May 2, 2024

Student who was just a few credits shy of graduating in 1997 will walk in May commencement ceremony thanks to Finish What You Started program.

Erika Randall dancing

How ‘dance like nobody’s watching’ does and doesn’t describe dancers

April 29, 2024

On International Dance Day, Erika Randall, a CU Boulder professor of dance, reflects on the popular advice that can apply to both dance and life.

Students work on climate change comedy sketch

But seriously, folks, climate change is a laughing matter

April 5, 2024

‘Stand Up for Climate Comedy’ unites CU Boulder student performers and professional comedians in a show that encourages the audience to laugh together and then work together.

Scratching a lottery ticket with a U.S. penny

You're (very likely) not going to win, so why play?

March 20, 2024

60 years after its legalization, people are still attracted to the lottery because of the strong emotions associated with imagining the future, CU Boulder psychologist says.

Mexican rodeo performer with horse

Lassoing light and capturing the magic between horse and rider

March 19, 2024

Alumnus and professional photographer Chris Sessions explains how one of his first photo assignments 30 years ago in a CU Boulder class evolved into a cultural art exhibit.

Reiland Rabaka speaking at a podium

CU Boulder professor recognized for work to build ‘the beloved community’

March 18, 2024

Boulder Chamber honors Reiland Rabaka with Impact Award at 2024 Celebration of Leadership.

Scenes from the CU Mountain Research Station

Students may learn ecology (and much else) in the wild

Feb. 28, 2024

CU Boulder’s Mountain Research Station is offering six field courses this summer, giving students the opportunity to study a wide range of disciplines in nature.

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