Mike Gil takes a selfie with a shark while scuba diving

Ecological body names Mike Gil an early career fellow

May 10, 2024

The Ecological Society of America has recognized Mike Gil, a marine biologist and CU Boulder assistant professor, for making outstanding contributions to his field.

aerial view of Boulder

Beware of malicious foreign talent recruitment programs

May 10, 2024

CU Boulder prohibits faculty, postdocs, staff and students from participating in efforts by foreign governments to recruit science and technology professionals or students with the intent to acquire resources to further their military and economic goals.

Purple flowers near a pond on campus

How to maximize your wellness benefits this summer—Join May 15

May 10, 2024

Are you ready to WorkWell this summer? Join this Zoom panel discussion with representatives across campus to learn about services and resources available to staff and faculty.

A sign that says stay home

Social distancing plus vaccines prevented 800,000 COVID deaths, but at great cost

May 9, 2024

Things like lockdowns, school closures and masking worked surprisingly well to contain infections long enough for a vaccine to be developed, new research shows. But with better planning, the authors say, the U.S. could manage future pandemics with less economic pain.

Hellems arts and sciences building

Path forward for college leadership to come from provost next week

May 8, 2024

Provost Russell Moore is continuing deliberations on restructuring the leadership of the College of Arts and Sciences and expects to announce a path forward the week of May 13.

Charles Lipscomb, Grad student in Aerospace Engineering, reads a book while enjoying the nice weather. Photo by Patrick Campbell/University of Colorado

Enrich your course with the Buffs One Read selection

May 7, 2024

Build community in your courses with resources on this year’s selection for Buffs One Read, “Solito: A Memoir,” by Javier Zamora. There’s a Canvas course and more tools to help you integrate this book.

The CU Boulder Art Museum in the summer with people walking by, down the sidewalk.

17 arts, humanities projects receive grants

May 6, 2024

A Research & Innovation Office grant program announced nearly $95,000 in combined funding for 17 projects exploring topics in disciplines from Asian languages and environmental design to composition and Classics.

Professor Angela Bryan

Professor Angela Bryan wins 2024 Hazel Barnes Prize

May 3, 2024

Angela Bryan, who is nationally renowned for her innovative health and cannabis research, has been named the 2024 Hazel Barnes Prize winner. The prize is one of the top most distinguished awards a faculty member can receive from CU Boulder.

scenic view of campus buildings

Provost, faculty assembly wrap up academic business

May 3, 2024

At the Boulder Faculty Assembly’s final meeting, Martin Bickman and Chancellor Philip DiStefano were honored for 50 years’ faculty service; Andrea Feldman and Rolf Norgaard were honored in retirement. The assembly selected new officers and passed a resolution creating a resources committee.

Jessica Rush Leeker standing near ocean

Jessica Rush Leeker receives Fulbright to study African descendants’ achievements in STEM

May 2, 2024

Faculty Director and Professor Jessica Rush Leeker has been awarded a prestigious fellowship to research the impact of oral storytelling on African descendants in STEM, focusing on how historical and cultural narratives can enhance the sense of identity, belonging and confidence among engineering students.

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