2003 Nobel Laureate Shirin Ebadi of Iran, greets guests before a screening of a biographical film about her and a Q&A after at the CASE building on April 7, 2023. (Photo by Glenn J. Asakawa/University of Colorado)

Shirin Ebadi says democracy will rise in Iran from current women’s rights movement

April 10, 2023

Nobel Peace Prize winner Shirin Ebadi told an audience on the CU Boulder campus April 7 that democracy in Iran will rise up from the current movement being led by the nation's women.

The sun sets behind the UMC loggia.

Concealed carry, conference center and more under discussion at latest BFA meeting

April 10, 2023

At its regular monthly meeting on April 6, the Boulder Faculty Assembly heard from guest speaker CU Boulder Chancellor Philip DiStefano, who reviewed accomplishments from the year and answered questions from members in attendance.

A volunteer blowing into a breathalyzer

New laser-based breathalyzer sniffs out COVID, other diseases in real-time

April 10, 2023

A new “digital nose” created with Nobel Prize-winning CU technology can provide COVID-19 test results in less than one hour with excellent accuracy. It could ultimately be used for on-the-go virus testing, diagnosis of cancer and lung diseases and more.

A reflection of Old Main in an arched window on campus.

2023 award recipients celebrated

April 10, 2023

The CU Board of Regents recently announced the latest slate of recipients of honorary degrees, distinguished service medals and university medals. The CU Boulder affiliates—Henry and Leslie Eaton, Barbara Grogan, Allan McMurray and Ginger Ramsey—will be part of a private ceremony on May 10. In addition, Ambassador David Bolen was posthumously honored with the Chancellor's Impact Award.

Student participates in yoga with a baby goat on her back

10 things to do this week: Unwind with baby goats, grab a green bandana, more

April 10, 2023

This week brings mental health awareness and suicide prevention, trivia night, a ChatGPT presentation, a panel of female professionals, a workshop on imposter syndrome, free brunch for first-gen students, a wildlife volunteer opportunity and more.

The shadows of visitors seen on the wall of the Columbine Memorial

Student teachers feeling the toll of school violence, educator says

April 7, 2023

Deena Gumina, an assistant teaching professor at CU Boulder, takes hope from college and high school students who are taking action to try to prevent violence in schools. Now, adults need to "show up" in support.

Acting Dean of Students Devin Cramer

The dean’s list of advice: How to advocate for yourself

April 7, 2023

With finals coming up in a few weeks, some students may be feeling overwhelmed or more stressed than usual. Acting Dean of Students Devin Cramer shares advice for how to ask for help as we wrap up the academic year.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis to give commencement address

April 7, 2023

At the invitation of CU Boulder’s Senior Class Council, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis will deliver this year’s commencement speech at CU Boulder, with the ceremony taking place on May 11 at Folsom Field.

Actors performing on stage with a Colorado Shakespeare Festival banner in the background

Showcase April 16 to feature Shakespeare & Violence Prevention program

April 7, 2023

The Colorado Shakespeare Festival will host a free showcase of the Shakespeare & Violence Prevention program. Join for a 45-minute abridged performance, followed by a panel discussion with violence prevention experts.

An astronaut working with one of the experiments aboard the International Space Station.

Heart experiments to help astronauts live better in space

April 7, 2023

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are hard at work on research guided by students and researchers from CU Boulder.

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