Graduate School Dean Scott Adler

From Dean Adler: Our commitment to building a more diverse graduate student body

June 16, 2020

The emotional turmoil and inequities laid bare during these past few weeks create an urgency for the Graduate School to address issues of access and inequality on campus and foster new pathways to graduate education for underrepresented students.

Flags in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Matt Popovich on Unsplash)

Chancellor Philip DiStefano supports SCOTUS LGBTQ+ civil rights decision

June 15, 2020

In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that federal civil rights law protects gay, lesbian and transgender employees. Chancellor Philip DiStefano supported the ruling, which extends to millions of employees around the country.

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From Vice Chancellor Bradley and Assistant Vice Chancellor Bergeron: Student dialogues

June 11, 2020

Black Lives Matter and racist, discriminatory and harassing acts do not align with our core beliefs and values. CU Boulder is here to support you and help you to process, learn and grow, and take action if you wish.

CUSG Tri Execs

From your student government: In solidarity with Black students

June 11, 2020

As leaders of the University of Colorado Student Government, we condemn all those who abide by any form of oppressive policy that invokes a cyclical or momentary form of racism and hate.

A collage of some of the anti-racism material available in University Libraries' newest collection

University Libraries share anti-racism resources

June 10, 2020

University Libraries personnel have teamed up to curate a comprehensive collection of resources for the study and practice of anti-racism, including multimedia, teaching assets, community action and campus group information, and more.

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As a campus, we condemn all acts of racist violence and discriminatory behavior

June 5, 2020

Vice Chancellor Bob Boswell, Vice Chancellor Akirah Bradley and Associate Vice Chancellor Valerie Simons address a series of racist, discriminatory and threatening social media messages––some posted by current and incoming students––that have come to light in recent days.

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How to be an ally to the Black community and communities of color

June 3, 2020

Acts of systemic racism continue to deeply affect our communities, and many of us may be wondering how we can help. Here are some tips for how you can be an ally to people of color, particularly the Black community right now.

Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano

From the Chancellor: Combating racism together

June 3, 2020

To our black students, faculty and staff—All Black Lives Matter. There are much deeper and systemic issues that are affecting communities of color, and as a society, we are far from realizing the promise of equality and justice that every person deserves. You have my pledge that justice and equity will remain at the center of my efforts as chancellor...We can and must do better.

Marwa Osman

Marwa Osman is on a leadership journey for social and environmental justice

May 28, 2020

Osman, a CU Boulder junior, has spent the last two years on a leadership odyssey that has made space for students of color and environmental justice on campus.

Members of the CU Boulder Physics Department talk at a past open house event

Innovative physics committee receives diversity and inclusion award

May 15, 2020

Students, staff and faculty engaged in catalyzing change across the Physics Department received one of three CU system President’s Diversity Awards.

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