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Accessibility: How soda bottles, the law and augmented reality are helping differently abled people

Aug. 28, 2019

We talk to a CEO making prostheses from plastic bottles, a lawyer fighting international copyrights for disability accommodations and a PhD student working on augmented reality lenses for NASA’s astronauts that could one day help blind people.

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Autism rates increasing fastest among blacks and Hispanics

Aug. 28, 2019

Autism prevalence, which has historically been higher among white children, is now more common among black youth in most states and climbing faster among Hispanic youth than any other groups.

Dean of Students Sandy Jones

From the Dean of Students: Welcome!

Aug. 27, 2019

Welcome to a new year at CU Boulder! I hope you are looking forward to this year as much as I am. As you begin the fall semester, I encourage you to think about what you can do this year to leave your mark on campus. Everyone’s actions, no matter how big or small, can make a difference.

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Submit your proposal by Sept. 9 for open access artistic interpretations

Aug. 27, 2019

To recognize International Open Access Week Oct. 21–25, the University Libraries will commission six artistic installations that will be displayed in locations across campus.

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The write stuff: Students work with older Boulderites to hone writing skills

Aug. 26, 2019

The Intergenerational Writing course will pair 19 undergraduate students with community members over the age of 60 for semester-long research and writing projects.

Ralphie running before a football game.

10 Things to Do This Week: Welcome events and more

Aug. 26, 2019

A new fall semester is officially underway, and there are plenty of opportunities to help you get involved and find your place on campus. This week brings the Be Involved Fair, CUnity Fest, the Rocky Mountain Showdown and much more.

A mural being painted at CU Boulder's new aerospace building

Painting magnificent murals in CU Boulder's new aerospace building

Aug. 26, 2019

Stroke by stroke, two large murals are adding an eruption of color and expression to the new Aerospace Engineering Sciences Building at CU Boulder.

Dr. Larry Allen and family

PLC offices dedicated to Dr. Larry Allen

Aug. 26, 2019

On Aug. 21, a group of Presidents Leadership Class students, alumni and staff gathered at the PLC offices in Norlin Library to celebrate Dr. Larry Allen with a dedication.

Former CU guard Derrick White is seen playing for Team USA Basketball (Gary A. Vasquez/USA Today Sports)

Derrick White earns spot on final USA Basketball World Cup roster

Aug. 26, 2019

Former CU guard Derrick White has been named to the USA Men's World Cup Team. White had eight points and three rebounds in just under 10 minutes in Team USA's recent second exhibition against Australia.

Ann Smead, left, and Brian Argrow, chair of the aerospace engineering department, cut a ribbon held by drones at a ceremony at the new Aerospace Engineering Sciences Building

New aerospace engineering building launches, gets VIP visits

Aug. 26, 2019

The new building will be home for faculty and students seeking to expand humanity’s presence in space—and explore our home planet, too.

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