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CU Boulder Alum Named a 2022 MacArthur Fellow

Astrodynamicist and space environmentalist Moriba Jah is among the prestigious 25-member cohort of the 2022 MacArthur Fellows Program. Read more

The History of Daylight Saving Time

Some have said Benjamin Franklin first came up with the idea for daylight saving time. Others believe it was adopted so farmers could have more hours of sunlight to work in the field. The real history of daylight saving time is much more complex. Read more

10 Towns to Visit in Colorado

Are you looking to get away for a day, a weekend or longer? Check out some of the places on this list for a new adventure outside of Boulder. Read more

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CU Alum Makes Puzzles for a Living

Chris Wirth founded Liberty Puzzles, a Boulder-based company that makes hand-designed puzzles. Business is booming. Read more

CU Boulder Alum Part of First All-Black Team to Summit Mount Everest

Former CU decathlete Eddie Taylor admits he never expected to stand on the summit of Mount Everest — especially as part of the first all-Black team to attempt the expedition. Read more

Protecting Colorado’s Declining Snowpack

A deep snowpack isn’t just a boon for skiers and snowboarders. It’s a critical resource for all of humanity. Read more

The History of Vetsville: How CU Housed Thousands of WWII Veterans

CU Boulder’s student population nearly doubled as veterans enrolled during the end of World War II. Read more

CU Alum Is Planning Super Bowl LVII

After serving as an executive with the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury and as COO for the WNBA, Jay Parry is now heading up the planning for Super Bowl LVII in Phoenix — for the second time. Read more

Students, Faculty Forge a Thoughtful Path to a Mindful Future

The Mindful Campus Program, designed by students and faculty, aims to help students improve their own wellness and that of the community Read more

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A Vision for Mental Health and Wellness

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As director of the Renée Crown Wellness Institute, Sona Dimidjian is helping CU Boulder create a healthier future for the next generation of student leaders.