Dance MFA candidate Anna Pillot

Soaring heart rates: Revealing a performer’s inner world

Feb. 25, 2022

She’s a trapeze artist. He’s a computer scientist. Together, they’re hoping to redefine immersive performance.

Participants engaging in vocal empowerment exercises

Theater-based vocal empowerment programs increase self-authorship, civic engagement among young Egyptian women

Feb. 16, 2022

Vocal empowerment programs can promote a positive sense of self-perception among young Egyptian women and increase their willingness to express opinions on issues affecting their communities, according to a new CU Boulder study.

Ashleigh Lawrence-Sanders on Jeopardy!

The coolest, nerdiest thing one can do: What is ‘Jeopardy!’?

Dec. 7, 2021

CU Boulder history professor Ashleigh Lawrence-Sanders will make an appearance this week on the first-ever "Jeopardy!" professors tournament, competing for a $100,000 grand prize and a spot in the show’s upcoming tournament of champions.

People hold up Cuban flag in Havana 2020

The role of music in Cuban protests

Oct. 12, 2021

This summer, Cuban citizens erupted into a series of protests against their government. In this Q&A, Professor Susan Thomas speaks about the role musicians played in the recent demonstrations and in Cuban protests throughout history.

The Takács Quartet

Takács Quartet wins 4th Gramophone award

Sept. 30, 2021

CU Boulder’s internationally renowned Takács Quartet won a 2021 Gramophone Classical Music Award in the Chamber category for their 2019 recording of two complementary piano quintets with pianist Garrick Ohlsson.

Stock image of library shelves

#MeToo: Study finds sexual harassment in academic libraries more frequent than thought

Sept. 2, 2021

A first-of-its-kind quantitative survey co-authored by researchers at CU Boulder, William & Mary and Radford University has measured the prevalence of sexual harassment in academic libraries, with hope to enact change within the industry.

Flora Duffy at Tokyo Olympics

CU alum Flora Duffy adds page to comeback story with historic Olympic win

Aug. 19, 2021

CU Boulder aluma Flora Duffy took first place in the Tokyo Olympics women’s triathlon, securing Bermuda’s first gold medal in Olympics history.

A baseball on a baseball field

MLB All-Star Game to return to Denver for first time in 23 years

July 7, 2021

Tom Zeiler, a history professor who co-teaches a popular course called America Through Baseball, discusses the history of the All-Star Game, the role of politics in baseball and the significance of the game returning to Denver, which will happen July 13.

Devon Glover, The Sonnet Man, performing at Gracey Elementary School in Merced, CA

A new spin on Shakespeare: CSF virtual workshop series reaches GenZ through hip-hop

June 24, 2021

The Colorado Shakespeare Festival is offering a virtual workshop for kids 12–18 years old is hosting unexpected professionals, including a brilliant rap artist who will teach attendees how to blend classical sonnets with contemporary hip-hop beats.

The Condon Report

CU the site of one of the last government-commissioned reports on UFOs. What does it say?

June 9, 2021

A 53-year-old government-commissioned report on UFOs was collected at CU Boulder and resides in the University Libraries archives. Heather Bowden, head of Rare and Distinctive Collections, shares her insights.

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