Portrait of Jim Voss in front of his airplanes

Long-Distance Commuter

Sept. 1, 2018

Jim Voss has been to space five times. He can handle the Houston-to-Boulder commute.

Homepage Pain Photo

Unlearning Pain

Sept. 1, 2018

Can chronic pain patients think themselves into wellness? An unprecedented brain imaging study aims to find out.

High Tech Fiber

We're All Chameleons Now

Sept. 1, 2018

Could Laura Devendorf’s high-tech fabrics change the way we express ourselves?

Brainy Buffs Illustration

Brainy Buffs

Sept. 1, 2018

Year after year, two of CU Boulder’s most successful sports teams also perform best in the classroom. How does that happen?

schoolbus

What Happened to the Teachers?

Sept. 1, 2018

Colorado's teacher shortage persists. Can CU Boulder help?

two red apples, one cut in half

The Oldest Apples in Boulder

Sept. 1, 2018

CU ecologists are tracking down the surviving trees of the Front Range’s all but vanished apple orchards — and priming a renewal.

Walk across the DMZ

Peace Activist

In May 2015, Christine Ahn traveled to the demilitarized zone (DMZ) separating North and South Korea for a peace walk to call for a final end to the Korean War.

Blake Leeper takes a rest on a chair

Paralympic Medalist Blake Leeper Runs at CU

Eight-time Paralympic medalist and double amputee Blake Leeper aims to run in the 2020 Olympics, competing against athletes with two natural legs. His eligibility could hinge in part on findings by CU Boulder researchers.

Robert Redford

Sundance Kid to Hang Up His Spurs

Cinema legend and CU alum Robert Redford announces retirement from acting.

Chris working in his shop

Ceramic Artist

In 2012, Curt Hammerly (EnvDes’10) was hit by a car. It led him to a life of creating ceramic art.

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