Flatirons on campus

Diversity, equity and inclusion actions and progress during 2020–21

May 27, 2021

In 2021 and beyond, CU Boulder will continue to expand our commitment to promoting anti-racism and to incorporating diversity, equity and inclusion into every aspect of teaching, learning, research and campus life.

Sunrise over the Flatirons

Earlier sleep timing associated with lower depression risk

May 27, 2021

A study including data from more than 840,000 people found that going to bed and waking up an hour earlier was associated with 23% lower risk of depression.

CU Boulder, left, and CU Anschutz Medical Campus

Healthy gut and healthy heart, AB Nexus funds second round of grants

May 27, 2021

AB Nexus announced a new round of grants totaling $550,000 for collaborative projects from researchers at CU Boulder and CU Anschutz that aim to improve human wellbeing through basic science and translational research approaches.

The Greenwood district of Tulsa in ruins after the Tulsa Race Massacre

100 years later: Colorado Law professor reflects on Tulsa Race Massacre

May 27, 2021

Professor Suzette Malveaux spoke with CU Boulder Today about her experience working with massacre survivors, why it took so long for them to seek justice and their continued fight.

The Greenwood district of Tulsa in ruins after the Tulsa Race Massacre

100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre

May 27, 2021

May 31, 2021, marks the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre (formerly the Tulsa Race Riot), an 18-hour long period of death and destruction as white Tulsans, deputized by the government, raided the Greenwood district of Tulsa, a then-thriving Black community known as Black Wall Street.

Spring blooms on campus

Diversity, equity and inclusion update: May 2021 edition

May 27, 2021

Chancellor Philip DiStefano is announcing an investment pool of $25 million over five years to support campus diversity initiatives. Read about this and get other news in the new monthly diversity, equity and inclusion update.

Old Main as seen through tree branches in summer

CU Boulder remains near top in 2020 global university rankings

May 26, 2021

CU Boulder ranks No. 44 overall globally in the 2020 Academic Ranking of World Universities, down slightly from the same spot it held in 2019. Among U.S. universities, CU Boulder ranked No. 27.

Peter Newton

Understanding our socio-environmental systems—Get to know Peter Newton

May 26, 2021

He researches and teaches how humans use and affect the natural environment. Despite the perks of his home office, he misses running into colleagues at SEEC. And he's got a compliment or two for students and CU Boulder Dining. Learn more about Peter Newton.

Book cover of 'American Like Me'

CU Boulder announces Buffs One Read

May 26, 2021

CU Boulder is launching a campus reading program with the goal of building community. "American Like Me: Reflections on Life Between Cultures" is edited by actress and activist America Ferrera and available through the University Libraries.

Aerial of the CU Boulder campus and mountains

Finalists named for dean of undergraduate education, vice provost position

May 26, 2021

CU Boulder Senior Vice Provost Katherine Eggert announced two finalists for the position of dean of undergraduate education and vice provost: Daryl Joji Maeda and Lori Poloni-Staudinger.

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