Graduate Student Edition - May 22, 2025
Campus Community
Enroll in a later Summer Session
Summer Session has begun, but there's still time to register for one of the later terms. Choose from hundreds of in-person, online, remote and hybrid remote/online courses.
Shelby Ross receives prestigious dissertation writing fellowship
Shelby Ross, a doctoral student in geography, is a 2025–26 Elouise Cobell Dissertation Writing-Year Fellow.
Village Center Dining receives 'greenest' award
Village Center Dining is the recipient of the 2025 Greenest University Restaurant Award from the Green Restaurant Association, a national nonprofit organization. The award recognizes how the dining center has gone above and beyond to adopt sustainable practices.
Volunteer for New Student Orientation
New students, families and guests will be on campus this summer for orientation sessions. Volunteers are needed to help with check-in, provide directional support and more.
Research Corner
AI ghosts are coming: Is that comforting or creepy?
Within our lifetimes, it could be common for people to interact with life-like digital avatars of the dead. New research explores their promise and peril.
No likes? No problem: Why posting your vacation photos still gives you good vibes
New research shows that just being seen on social media—without likes or comments—can still boost your mood and shape your memories.
Faculty Takes
Will tariffs disrupt your summer vacation plans? Probably not, finance expert says
Tariffs may hit prices for toys and clothes, but your travel costs are likely safe. Finance professor Edward Van Wesep explains why.
What the US credit downgrade means for the economy and your wallet
Finance expert Nathalie Moyen explains why the U.S. losing its top-tier credit rating is more than a symbolic shift — and how it could impact borrowing, savings and government spending.
In Case You Missed It
Right Here, Right Now coming in June—register today
The Right Here, Right Now global climate summit, beginning June 4, will aim to address critical issues at the intersection of climate change and human rights. Register to join via livestream. New speaker info added!
Federal Updates
CU Boulder has a resource page on the federal government, providing university statements, guidance and more. Visit the page for the latest information as it relates to the CU community.
In case you missed it:
May 16: Federal Government Transition Update
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