Faculty-Staff Edition - May 5, 2021
Read from a few of the many talented, motivated and innovative students who are graduating and starting on their next adventure. As they become Forever Buffs, they leave their inspirational legacies––with advice and reflection––for those who follow.
Honoring Graduates
You're invited: Join the commencement livestream at noon May 6
The campus community is cordially invited to attend CU Boulder's spring commencement ceremony to honor the many graduates and accomplishments of the class of 2021. Get details and plan to tune in.
Photos: Class of 2021 gears up for graduation
As part of commencement celebrations, graduating students in recent days got their gear, decorated caps, took Forever Buff selfies and had their pinnacle moment walking across the stage at Folsom Field. See photos of the festivities.
Founder of The Equity Project to give 2021 virtual commencement address
Dwinita “Nita” Mosby Tyler, founder of The Equity Project—a consulting firm supporting organizations and communities in building diversity, equity and inclusion strategies—will give the May 6 livestreamed commencement address.
Campus Community
From the Chancellor: Investing in our people to serve our students, drive our mission
As the semester ends and we move ahead toward next year, investing in our faculty and staff––and in the experience they offer our students––is paramount.
Gov. Polis, CU Boulder partner on additional opportunity for students to get vaccine before heading home
Part of a joint effort to increase vaccination rates among young adults, a mobile vaccine clinic was available at Williams Village May 4. Plans exist to continue events like this into the summer as needed.
Research News
Greater access to birth control boosts high school graduation rates
In 2009, Colorado launched an ambitious initiative that enabled federally-funded Title X clinics to provide a broad array of birth control options for free or at a low cost. A new study shows the program significantly boosted graduation rates in the state, enabling 3,800 more women to get a diploma.