Artist's depiction of the Parker Solar Probe approaching the sun. (Credit: NASA/Johns Hopkins University APL)

Researchers led by undergraduate discover river of dust around the sun

Sept. 9, 2021

Anna Pusack was an undergraduate studying astrophysics when she helped to discover a surprising phenomenon: a previously-unknown class of dust spraying out from around the sun.

A Protect Our Herd–face covering required sign at the entrance of Farrand Field

COVID-19 campus update: Sept. 9 edition

Sept. 9, 2021

Learn about Boulder county’s latest mask mandate, the status of the delta variant and more in this week’s update. Also, the university’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement deadline for students, faculty and staff is Sept. 15.

Buffs football players gather before a game.

Game day info for CU football vs. Texas A&M

Sept. 9, 2021

Empower Field at Mile High in Denver will play host to the University of Colorado's home football game against Texas A&M University on Saturday, Sept. 11. Here is what you need to know.

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Don’t throw that cloth mask away yet—it still works

Sept. 9, 2021

New research finds that washing and drying cotton cloth masks doesn’t reduce their ability to filter out viral particles.

Demonstrators hold up signs at a Stop Abortion Bans rally

Study: Banning abortion would boost maternal mortality by double-digits

Sept. 8, 2021

A nationwide abortion ban would lead to a 21% increase in the number of pregnancy-related deaths overall and a 33% increase among Black women, according to new CU Boulder research.

Roe Green

Visionary philanthropist Roe Green invests $5 million in CU theater program

Sept. 8, 2021

As the world of live theater strives to resume this fall after a long pandemic hiatus, alumna, arts aficionado and philanthropist Roe Green is helping welcome students and the community back with a record-breaking $5 million gift for the CU Boulder theater program.

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The Buffalo Bicycle Classic is back Sept. 12

Sept. 8, 2021

Riders can choose from one of nine fun and challenging courses across Boulder and Larimer counties, from family-friendly to the 100-mile “Buff epic."

Image of the black hole M87*

Black holes are fussy eaters—Learn more Sept. 15

Sept. 8, 2021

Black holes are often regarded as cosmic vacuum cleaners, but it's actually rather hard to get them to eat. And when they do feed, they make a mess, disturbing their surroundings out to thousands or even millions of light-years. Join the Distinguished Faculty Series on Sept. 15 for more.

The Rocky Mountains, with CU Boulder in the foreground

Venture Partners' new deep tech accelerator set to launch in January

Sept. 7, 2021

Startup company founders who commercialize their CU Boulder research innovations will be getting a boost in 2022. Ascent will help founders launch their companies, raise investment capital and gain market and partnership traction.

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Tips from Buffs: Things to do and places to visit to get to know CU

Sept. 7, 2021

As you settle into life at CU, you’re probably discovering lots of new things to do. To help you decide where to start, we asked current Buffs on Instagram to tell us their favorite spots on campus and in Boulder.

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