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

COVID-19 campus updates: May 6 edition

May 6, 2021

Through the spring semester, campus officials are providing weekly updates. In this issue: Campus operational updates are slated for release the week of May 10; Boulder County is set to move into Level Clear on May 16; and more.

The National Academy of Sciences

2 CU Boulder professors elected to National Academy of Sciences

May 5, 2021

Geologist Robert Anderson and astrophysicist Fran Bagenal are being recognized for "distinguished and continuing achievements in original research."

CU Boulder Engineering Center

Outstanding undergraduate awards go to several in engineering college

May 5, 2021

Every semester, we recognize students in the College of Engineering and Applied Science who have excelled in academics and extracurricular activities during their undergraduate careers. Students may be nominated by faculty, staff or their fellow students.

Panorama of the Denver skyline at night

Record filings, lagging employment growth show mixed recovery for Colorado economy

May 5, 2021

Colorado’s recovery is mixed, leading in gross domestic product and labor force growth, but lagging in employment and wage growth.

A student getting a vaccine

Still hesitant to get the shot? 7 COVID vaccine concerns addressed

May 5, 2021

Some worry the science was rushed. Others question whether the benefits outweigh the risks. Here's what Teresa Foley, a teaching professor of distinction in integrative physiology, tells students, acquaintances and family who are hesitant.

Old Main in Spring

Tuition assistance benefit applications now open for summer 2021

May 5, 2021

Save on summer classes for you or your dependent with this employee benefit. Get details on applying for tuition assistance for the summer term.

Students celebrate high school graduation

Greater access to birth control boosts high school graduation rates

May 5, 2021

In 2009, Colorado launched an ambitious initiative that enabled federally-funded Title X clinics to provide a broad array of birth control options for free or at a low cost. A new study shows the program significantly boosted graduation rates in the state, enabling 3,800 more women to get a diploma.

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Outstanding grad seeks common ground on climate and elsewhere

May 5, 2021

Renae Marshall, the College of Arts and Sciences’ Outstanding Graduate for spring 2021, produced an “impressive” thesis examining the fate of more than 700 decarbonization bills in the past five years.

Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano

From the Chancellor: Investing in our people to serve our students, drive our mission

May 5, 2021

As the semester ends and we move ahead toward next year, investing in our faculty and staff––and in the experience they offer our students––is paramount.

Chip tossing a graduation cap

Get an overview of commencement 2021

May 4, 2021

The CU Boulder community will hear from numerous speakers and confer thousands of degrees. Get details on the momentous commencement ceremony for spring 2021 and plan to attend.

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