an illustration of possible future transit vehicles, habitats, and power systems on Mars

Designing lighter, stronger vehicles for space exploration

March 15, 2017

NASA has named CU Boulder as a partner in a first-of-its-kind $15 million research institute developing superstrong, lightweight materials for use in space exploration vehicles.

Junior Petra Hyncicova celebrates win on the slopes

Buffs have a big weekend on track and slopes

March 14, 2017

The University of Colorado celebrates two national titles from the NCAA Indoor Championships in Texas and a second-place finish at the NCAA Skiing Championship in New Hampshire this past weekend.

Taking an FCQ

FCQ redesign: Initial pilot results and upcoming changes

March 13, 2017

In fall 2016 the Faculty Course Questionnaire (FCQ) Redesign Project began the process of reevaluating the current FCQ, exploring different questions and administration instruments.

Provost Russell Moore

From the Provost: Thank you

March 13, 2017

Thank you: two simple words we often don’t say enough to each other. I want to spend this column letting each and every one of you know how much I appreciate you, your talents and what you bring to this university.

Chancellor DiStefano and panel at Spring Town Hall 2017

2017 Spring Town Hall addresses implementation of strategic imperatives

March 13, 2017

Speaking to a crowd in the University Memorial Center’s Glenn Miller Ballroom, Chancellor DiStefano and a group of campus leaders discussed the strategic imperatives for CU Boulder and how they’re already being incorporated into our daily work and strategies.

Bonheur de Vivre, Henri Matisse, 1906 | Photo by Uri Jimenez Carrasco

Visiting scholar to lecture on French paintings of the 19th, 20th century

March 13, 2017

On March 22, Margaret Werth, associate professor of art history at the University of Delaware, will give a lecture on 19th- and 20th-century French art and visual culture as part of CU Boulder's Visiting Scholar Program.

Rick Hess

Hess to offer public dialogue on education reform March 16

March 13, 2017

On Thursday, March 16, the School of Education will host a public dialogue with Rick Hess, director of education policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, related to education reform.

Assistant Professor Thora Brylowe

CU scholar brings innovative hands-on teaching approach to English

March 13, 2017

Assistant Professor Thora Brylowe brought an innovative approach to her English course last fall, pledging to "depart from the lecture/discussion format" and emphasize hands-on project-based learning.

Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano

Spring Town Hall set for March 13

March 12, 2017

Join members of the campus community for the Chancellor's Spring Town Hall, “Advancing Strategic Imperatives on Campus." Introduced by Chancellor DiStefano, followed by a panel with members of campus leadership. Monday, March 13 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the UMC. Light refreshments will be provided.

Presentation in Glenn Miller Ballroom

Call for nominations: Distinguished Research Lectureship

March 10, 2017

The Research & Innovation Office (RIO) is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Distinguished Research Lectureship, which honors a tenured faculty member recognized for a distinguished body of achievement and prominence.

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