Matthew Burgess

Viewpoint diversity award goes to Matthew Burgess

Dec. 18, 2020

The Heterodox Academy has selected CU Boulder environmental economist Matthew Burgess as the recipient of its 2020 Open Inquiry Award for teaching.

Lucile Berkeley Buchanan

CU Boulder to advance resolutions to rename 2 buildings to honor Lucile Berkeley Buchanan; Albert and Vera Ramírez

Dec. 17, 2020

In February, CU Boulder will advance two resolutions before the University of Colorado Board of Regents that propose the renaming of the Education Building and Temporary Building 1 to honor three individuals who embody inclusive excellence.

Derek Bellin

Chancellor appoints Derek Bellin interim vice chancellor for advancement

Dec. 17, 2020

CU Boulder Chancellor Philip DiStefano today named Derek Bellin interim vice chancellor for advancement, effective Feb. 2. Bellin, who currently serves as associate vice chancellor for academic affairs in the Office of Advancement will succeed Deb Coffin, who announced her retirement on Nov. 2.

Stock image of women holding a meeting

Mobilizing women to lead tech

Dec. 15, 2020

The Leeds School and College of Engineering & Applied Science launched a new effort that’s emboldening young women to break into high tech—to be there with the confidence they deserve.

The Imig Music Building on the CU Boulder campus.

Provost names John Davis dean of the College of Music

Dec. 14, 2020

University of Colorado Boulder Provost Russell L. Moore today named John Davis dean of the College of Music effective Jan. 1, 2021.

A person walks near the UMC during the first week of classes in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Casey A. Cass/University of Colorado)

CU Boulder establishes new office for COVID-19 operations, response, planning

Dec. 11, 2020

As the campus prepares for the spring semester—increasing testing capabilities, working to prevent and contain further outbreaks, and planning for the availability of vaccines—CU Boulder has established the new Pandemic Response Office.

Person sits at laptop computer.

CU Boulder applications up 22% on Free Application Day

Dec. 11, 2020

For the third consecutive year, applications at CU Boulder rose dramatically on Colorado Free Application Day, which took place this year on Oct. 13.

Old Main building during fall

8 CU Boulder faculty members become distinguished professors

Dec. 10, 2020

One of the highest CU system honors, eight faculty members from the Boulder campus are now distinguished professors, recognized for their outstanding contributions as researchers and educators.

SciWriters at awards PRSA in 2019

CU Boulder wins 3 PRSA Gold Pick awards, 1 silver and Rookie of the Year

Dec. 9, 2020

The Colorado chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) honored the CU Boulder communications team with three Gold Pick awards for a chancellor op ed campaign, a paid social media campaign featuring research and a catchy science story.

Henry Kapteyn and Margaret Murnane in their lab

CU Boulder physicists honored by National Academy of Inventors

Dec. 9, 2020

Scientists Margaret Murnane and Henry Kapteyn, who are also fellows in JILA, are being recognized for their work in cutting-edge lasers.

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