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Why must we protect nature? Because we can, philosopher says.

June 5, 2023

In the book ‘The Wild and the Wicked,’ Benjamin Hale argues that because people have the unique capacity to care for the environment, they have a moral obligation to do so.

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‘Classroom in the sky’ inspires generations of researchers, students

June 2, 2023

As the Mountain Research Station celebrates turning 100, a look back on its history—and toward its future.

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Career maestro offers tips for the next generation

June 1, 2023

CU Boulder alumna and businesswoman Nancy Wilhelms shares her secrets for a successful, fulfilling career with her book, Yes! You Can Do It! The Young Woman’s Guide to Starting a Fulfilling Career.

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Large or small, nuclear war would wreak havoc on the ocean

May 31, 2023

Study finds that the ocean could never fully recover if a nuclear war were to break out.

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Profs win support to study China’s infrastructure, West African theater

May 30, 2023

Fulbright Global Scholar Awards will enable Tim Oakes of geography and Brian Valente-Quinn of French to spend up to a year in travel, study, research and teaching.

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Historian hones website focused on African slaves who were ‘liberated’ but not freed

May 25, 2023

CU Boulder’s Henry Lovejoy updates LiberatedAfricans.org, which highlights a largely forgotten period of time in the history of African diaspora.

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CU social ecologist wins prestigious Early Career Fellowship

May 24, 2023

Karen Bailey will present her work on the fraught relationship between elephant and human communities in Thailand when she receives her award at the Ecological Society of America 2023 Annual Meeting.

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Reducing violence, with help from The Bard

May 23, 2023

Colorado Shakespeare Festival staffers share Shakespeare & Violence Prevention program with scholars and practitioners in England, including at Shakespeare’s Globe theatre.

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Sociologist explores the spiritual side of nurses’ care

May 16, 2023

Don Grant’s new book takes readers inside a hospital where nurses and others tending to patients are also navigating between science and spirituality.

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Karen Gebhardt wins national kudos for online teaching

May 16, 2023

CU Boulder faculty member recognized with national excellence in teaching award from a leading group for professional, continuing and online education.

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