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Suicide rates in the US are on the rise: New study offers surprising reasons why

Feb. 15, 2024

Increased access to prescription opioids and a shrinking economic safety net contributed to an increase in suicide rates in the 21st century, according to new CU Boulder research.

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‘It is hijacking my brain’—experts help cut the social media craving

Feb. 15, 2024

A team of experts have found ways to help young people addicted to social media—you can free yourself from some of the time you spend online in as little as four weeks. Hear from CU experts Annie Margaret and Nicholas Hunkins on The Conversation.

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Property tax breaks to businesses draining school budgets

Feb. 15, 2024

An estimated 95% of U.S. cities provide economic development tax incentives to woo corporate investors, taking billions away from schools, especially hurting the poorest students. Hear from CU expert Kevin Welner and colleagues on The Conversation.

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CU Boulder scientist shows expeditioners untamed Antarctica

Feb. 15, 2024

Cassandra Brooks, whom The Explorers Club has honored as an “extraordinary person” doing “remarkable work to promote science and exploration,” gives onsite lessons on the vital ecosystem.

Alex Meyer

Asteroid named for CU Boulder aerospace grad student

Feb. 15, 2024

Alex Meyer is an astrodynamics expert, engineer, doctoral student and now part of the night sky. The International Astronomical Union has officially named an asteroid after him.

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And the Motown beat goes on

Feb. 15, 2024

Upon the 65th anniversary of the Motown record label, a CU Boulder professor says that, from Taylor Swift to K-pop, “It’s all Motown; they are not creating anything new.”

First place winner Zach Schiffman presenting his thesis

Announcing the 2024 Three Minute Thesis Winners

Feb. 14, 2024

Ten students participated in this year’s Three Minute Thesis on campus for a chance at prize money and a chance to represent CU Boulder at the regional competition.

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How to make the most of your student job

Feb. 14, 2024

For some students, working on campus may be your first job. You can enhance your experience by learning how to contribute in a way that benefits both you and your team. Here are a few tips to make the most of your student job.

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6 ways to be a leader

Feb. 14, 2024

You can demonstrate leadership through your words, actions and character. Whether you are ready to jump into a designated leadership role or not, here are ways to exemplify being a leader.

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Office gets new name: Office for Public and Community-Engaged Scholarship

Feb. 14, 2024

The Office for Outreach and Engagement has changed its name to reflect its charge to support faculty involved in community-engaged scholarship and differentiate its focus from other campus functions and units.

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