Graduate Student Edition - Aug. 29, 2025
One of the best things about living in Boulder is how close you are to epic hiking trails and outdoor adventures. Before you hit the trail, check out these tips to help you get the most out of your hiking experience.
Campus Community
Welcome to campus, grad Buffs
As we navigate this moment of change, Dean Scott Adler urges graduate students to make the most of this year with student success resources from the Graduate School.
Students called to participate in Student Flourishing Initiative
The Student Flourishing Initiative is encouraging students to apply to participate on the Student Voice and Leadership Council, a group that will play a vital role in shaping CU Boulder's ongoing commitment to mental health and wellness.
5 tips for Labor Day weekend
From safety tips and dining hall hours to noise and fireworks ordinances, here are some tips and reminders to keep in mind as we head into Labor Day weekend.
Libby Dining striking 4 common allergens
Campus Dining & Hospitality is taking a bold step this semester by making Libby Dining (formerly known as Libby on the Run) "Certified Free From" peanuts, tree nuts, wheat and gluten. This initiative is designed to ensure students who have these allergies can enjoy delicious, worry-free meals.
CUPD welcomes 2 explosive detection K-9s: Dax and Harlo
Two Labrador retrievers are completing training on the CU Boulder campus and will officially be sworn in to the CU Boulder Police Department later this fall.
Research Corner
New AI tool identifies 1,000 'questionable' scientific journals
Questionable scientific journals, or those that publish studies without proper vetting for a profit, are growing around the world. A new AI system automatically seeks them out.
Over a Barrel: The branding misfire that put a restaurant chain in the crosshairs
Morgan Young, an advertising and branding expert, weighs in on Cracker Barrel's rebrand—and reversal.
Events & Exhibits
Renowned German-Jewish scholar to speak at CU Boulder Sept. 2
Michael Brenner, an American University distinguished professor of history, will present "When Democracy Died in Darkness: German-Jewish Responses to Hitler's Rise."