Dan Strain

Dan Strain earns honorable mention in national science writing awards

Oct. 20, 2022

The National Association of Science Writers has awarded CU Boulder science writer Dan Strain an honorable mention in its prestigious Excellence in Institutional Writing Awards competition for his story “A Walk in Two Worlds.â€

Cassandra Brooks

Cassandra Brooks wins high praise, awards

Oct. 20, 2022

Cassandra Brooks, a scientist who ‘always undercut’ herself, is being honored by the Explorers Club and the Society of Women Geographers.

Volunteer working at Buff Pantry

Basics Needs Center addresses food insecurity, provides resources

Oct. 19, 2022

A virtual and physical hub of services, the Basic Needs Center collaborates with on-campus and community partners to serve as a campus care collective. The new center was established within the Division of Student Affairs as part of the Buff Undergraduate Success initiative.

Parent bottle feeds an infant

CU Boulder finalizes Lactation Space Policy

Oct. 17, 2022

CU Boulder leadership members have given final approval to the campus’s new Lactation Space Policy, augmenting the university’s efforts to enhance gender equity and inclusivity and support individuals of all genders who are breastfeeding or chestfeeding children.

dad wrapping baby in a blanket

Change to parental leave policy broadens employee eligibility

Oct. 17, 2022

A CU Boulder policy makes parental leave available to more employee groups immediately upon their start date at the university, rather than after a set window of time. The new policy is interim as the university continues to look for ways to enhance equity and wellness for staff.

CU flag flies with the Colorado state and U.S. flags outside the state capitol building

CU Boulder to participate in Colorado Free Application Days

Oct. 17, 2022

CU Boulder applicants will be able to apply to the university for free Oct. 18–20 as part of the statewide Colorado Free Application Days.

Samples barcodes are scanned upon arrival in the Biofrontiers COVID-19 surveillance laboratory

3 scientists win support for high-risk, high-reward research

Oct. 7, 2022

With awards to Lisa Hiura, Sara Sawyer and Aaron Whiteley, the National Institutes of Health has funded CU Boulder researchers’ work on mental illnesses, better HIV vaccines and improved cancer treatments.

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Architectural engineering receives zero-energy design designation

Oct. 6, 2022

Among just 17 programs nationwide, CU Boulder's architectural engineering program received this Department of Energy designation as an acknowledgement of its focus on zero-energy design, which means a building produces as much energy as it consumes.

An aerial view of the CU Boulder campus (Glenn Asakawa)

Sexual misconduct town hall engages campus community in ongoing issueÌý

Sept. 28, 2022

Campus experts answered questions and broke down the results of the latest campuswide Sexual Misconduct Survey at a town hall earlier this week. Read an overview.

Aerial view of the CU Boulder campus and surrounding area

CU Boulder begins design on first of 2 new residential buildings

Sept. 26, 2022

Pending Board of Regents approval, CU Boulder would break ground on the first of two buildings north of Boulder Creek in late 2023, with openings targeted for 2026 and 2027. The spaces will increase on-campus housing options for graduate students and upper-division undergraduates.

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