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Pride merchandise.

Amid culture wars, here’s how companies can cultivate authenticity in Pride Month and beyond

Pressure campaigns targeting major brands like Target and Bud Light are testing companies’ commitment to supporting the LGBTQ+ community. Smart organizations should double down, Sabrina Volpone explains in this Q&A.

Read more about Amid culture wars, here’s how companies can cultivate authenticity in Pride Month and beyond

Penguin in the Southern Ocean
As the Southern Ocean heats up, the race is on to protect Antarctica’s marine life
The HIV virus, a retrovirus, under the microscope
Remnants of ancient virus may fuel ALS in people
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Avoiding Armageddon: Researchers narrow down list of potentially hazardous asteroids
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Campus, local community to unite for Juneteenth, Pride Month celebrations

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CU Boulder’s Mountain Research Station researchers pose for a group photo

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

Just north of Nederland, about 26 miles from Boulder, is CU Boulder’s Mountain Research Station. It is the university’s highest research facility and is home to some of the world’s longest-running alpine research on everything from how trees respond to increasing wildfires to charismatic little pikas and more. Read more
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New keen-sighted satellite will view distant stars, assist Webb telescope

The new mini-satellite, called MANTIS, will be designed and built by the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics. It borrows its name from the mantis shrimp, an undersea creature with famously powerful eyesight. Read more
Pride merchandise.

Amid culture wars, here’s how companies can cultivate authenticity in Pride Month and beyond

Pressure campaigns targeting major brands like Target and Bud Light are testing companies’ commitment to supporting the LGBTQ+ community. Smart organizations should double down, Sabrina Volpone explains in this Q&A. Read more
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Campus Community

LASP building from above

LASP launches new artist-in-residence program

The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, the largest research institute at CU Boulder, is initiating an artist-in-residence program that will help connect STEM professionals, Front Range artists, K-12 students and the local community. Read more
Nancy Fisher Wilhelms

Career maestro offers tips for the next generation

CU Boulder alumna and businesswoman Nancy Fisher 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. Read more
People stand at a table with bags of produce and gallon jugs of milk.

CU Boulder’s mobile food pantries meet growing demand amid grocery inflation

With the rise of grocery prices over the past year, food banks saw an increased need among their communities. CU Boulder’s Basic Needs Center offered relief by distributing 84,220 pounds of food at its monthly mobile food pantries during the 2022–23 academic year. Read more
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Events & Exhibits

the new student exhibit On the Front Lines: A Brief History of Gay Activism in Boulder

Students preserve, celebrate LGBTQ+ activism in new exhibit

The history of student activism for LGBTQ+ rights at CU Boulder is now available and on display at the University Libraries, thanks to two students. The exhibit will be open through January 2024. Read more
A double rainbow appears over Elitch Gardens in Denver. (Photo by Steph Wilson on Unsplash)

You’re invited to CU Day at Elitch Gardens—June 17

In-person ticket purchases are required by Saturday, June 10, so act fast for CU Day at Elitch Gardens. CU employees may bring family and friends for full-day access to the park, as well as catered lunch, special CU activities and more. Discounted parking is also part of the deal. Read more
Person donating blood at a CU Boulder blood drive

Staff Council to hold blood drive June 13–14

Not just for employees—join Staff Council at the Rec Center for World Blood Donor Day, where your donation can save up to three lives. There will be snacks and giveaways for all who attend. Read more
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Special Reports

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Gun violence and public health

University of Colorado researchers continuously study and offer insights on the prevention of gun violence, public health impacts, media coverage of mass shootings, warning signs, resources and more. Learn more from our ongoing collection on these topics. 

A 2021 portrait of the U.S. Supreme Court justices

Abortion and the Supreme Court

Researchers share their views on the potential implications of overturning Roe v. Wade, how various religions approach abortion and more.

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Russian war in Ukraine

As the war in Ukraine continues, the university community has voiced concern regarding the Russian attack. Find resources.

From left to right, Margaret Murnane gives tour to Joe Neguse, Philip DiStefano and Todd Saliman

Colorado’s quantum revolution

For decades, scientists and engineers from Colorado have explored a universe of tiny things in greater and greater detail. Now, their findings are transforming the state into a new Silicon Valley—this time, a Quantum Valley.

Smoke rises from the Flatirons in Boulder during the 2012 Flagstaff Fire.

Wildfires, heat and drought

Researchers offer insight into everything from how a changing climate will impact water supplies, crops and landscapes to how best to protect homes and our health from fire and smoke.

Researchers pose in their lab behind glass with the words "COVID Warriors" written on it.

Tackling COVID-19

CU Boulder's researchers reflect on an unprecedented times for research and other campus efforts amid a devastating pandemic.

Video Spotlight

Protecting biodiversity in the Southern Ocean

Musicians’ Wellness Program promotes peak performance, mental health

Studying bones to uncover the history of horses in the West

'Magic’ soybeans produce life-saving drugs while going easy on the planet

Thanks to saliva, coronavirus lingers twice as long in drier air

How many CU Boulder researchers does it take to carry a log?

Bridging community, culture: Center for African and African American Studies

Going shopping with a ‘smart’ walking stick

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Students sing, arm in arm, at commencement 2023. (Glenn Asakawa/CU Boulder)

Photos: Class of 2023 has its commencement

Another class of graduates is in the books. Go forth, Forever Buffs!

Junior Maggie Cornelius befriends therapy dog Banksy

Photos: Therapy dogs help students decompress before finals

With finals around the corner, therapy pups were happy to accommodate students with a much-needed study break 

Kids have fun with Chip and balloons at Campus Kids Day

Photos: Campus Kids Day comes with cuteness overload

Staff Council’s Campus Kids Day on April 27 brought family fun for employees and their little ones.

 

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