Image of the star Vega

A giant, scorching-hot planet may be orbiting the star Vega

March 8, 2021

Vega, one of the brightest stars in the night sky, may play host to a giant planet with average surface temperatures of 5,390 degrees Fahrenheit.

CUSG Tri Execs

From your student government: The March 6 University Hill disturbance

March 8, 2021

As the CU Boulder student body presidents, we are deeply disturbed and disappointed in the events that took place on University Hill. We absolutely condemn the violent, irresponsible and immature behavior students recklessly partook in.

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10 things to do this week: Shamrock Skate, de-stress check-in, more

March 8, 2021

This week brings guided painting, an Italian spinach skillet cooking class, “The Great Gatsby” screening, a cycling class, “Is the Future Female or Nonbinary?” panel discussion and more.

CU Boulder Chancellor Philip DiStefano.

This week's CU Boulder Where You Are: Inclusion in government, business and beyond

March 7, 2021

Join Chancellor Philip DiStefano at noon on March 9 and hear from two of CU Boulder’s top experts in diversity and inclusion in business and government––Professor Ming Hsu Chen and Professor Stefanie Johnson.

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Statement on March 6 University Hill Incident

March 6, 2021

We are aware of a large party on University Hill on Saturday evening and allegations of violence toward police officers responding to the scene. We condemn this conduct. It is unacceptable and irresponsible, particularly in light of the volume of training, communication and enforcement the campus and city have dedicated to ensuring compliance with COVID-19 public health orders.

On March 5, the Roser ATLAS building shines magenta––part of the state of Colorado's COVID-19 anniversary remembrance. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/CU Boulder)

Lighting marks anniversary of Colorado's first known case of COVID-19

March 5, 2021

To honor and remember the lives lost in the past year, CU Boulder joined the state of Colorado remembrance March 5 with a magenta-colored light display from the tower of the Roser ATLAS building.

Old Main in Spring

Boulder Faculty Assembly receives briefing on COVID-19 vaccination for faculty, staff

March 5, 2021

Boulder Faculty Assembly members on Thursday, March 4, received an update from Chief Operating Officer Patrick O’Rourke about the campus’s vaccine distribution plan as CU Boulder prepares for a continuation of in-person experiences in the fall.

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Going forth with standardized tests may cause more problems than it solves

March 5, 2021

Despite the disruption and challenges of COVID-19, standardized tests for America's students are expected to proceed this spring or fall. But what will the tests really show? Three CU Boulder experts share on The Conversation.

Dean of Students JB Banks

The dean’s list of advice: 3 ways to make it through the rest of the semester

March 5, 2021

How are you doing, Buffs? As we reach the midpoint of the semester this week, Dean of Students JB Banks offers tips to help you finish strong.

Buffalo statue on CU Boulder campus

President's Diversity Award honors faculty, staff, students

March 5, 2021

The President's Diversity Award committee announced the 2021 award and commendation recipients. They include CU Boulder's Becca Ciancanelli, Tiara Na’puti, Zabrian Oglesby, Katherine Rainey and the STEM Routes student organization.

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