CU Boulder’s Mountain Research Station researchers pose for a group photo

‘Classroom in the sky’ inspires generations of researchers, students

June 9, 2023

Just north of Nederland, about 26 miles from Boulder, is CU Boulder’s Mountain Research Station. It is the university’s highest research facility and is home to some of the world’s longest-running alpine research on everything from how trees respond to increasing wildfires to charismatic little pikas and more.

LASP building from above

LASP launches new artist-in-residence program

June 9, 2023

The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, the largest research institute at CU Boulder, is initiating an artist-in-residence program that will help connect STEM professionals, Front Range artists, K-12 students and the local community.

Nancy Fisher Wilhelms

Career maestro offers tips for the next generation

June 9, 2023

CU Boulder alumna and businesswoman Nancy Fisher Wilhelms shares her secrets for a successful, fulfilling career with her book, “Yes! You Can Do It! The Young Woman’s Guide to Starting a Fulfilling Career.â€

the new student exhibit On the Front Lines: A Brief History of Gay Activism in Boulder

Students preserve, celebrate LGBTQ+ activism in new exhibit

June 9, 2023

The history of student activism for LGBTQ+ rights at CU Boulder is now available and on display at the University Libraries, thanks to two students. The exhibit will be open through January 2024.

rendering of small satellite in orbit around Earth

New keen-sighted satellite will view distant stars, assist Webb telescope

June 8, 2023

The new mini-satellite, called MANTIS, will be designed and built by the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics. It borrows its name from the mantis shrimp, an undersea creature with famously powerful eyesight.

Pride merchandise.

Amid culture wars, here’s how companies can cultivate authenticity in Pride Month and beyond

June 8, 2023

Pressure campaigns targeting major brands like Target and Bud Light are testing companies’ commitment to supporting the LGBTQ+ community. Smart organizations should double down, Sabrina Volpone explains in this Q&A.

People stand at a table with bags of produce and gallon jugs of milk.

CU Boulder’s mobile food pantries meet growing demand amid grocery inflation

June 7, 2023

With the rise of grocery prices over the past year, food banks saw an increased need among their communities. CU Boulder’s Basic Needs Center offered relief by distributing 84,220 pounds of food at its monthly mobile food pantries during the 2022–23 academic year.

Man riding motorbike in village.

‘Mobile money’ has been a game-changer in developing countries, but it may not be serving those who need it most

June 7, 2023

A new study exploring digital currency offerings in sub-Saharan Africa shows that as poverty gets more pervasive, a business model created to serve the poor breaks down.

A double rainbow appears over Elitch Gardens in Denver. (Photo by Steph Wilson on Unsplash)

You’re invited to CU Day at Elitch Gardens—June 17

June 7, 2023

In-person ticket purchases are required by Saturday, June 10, so act fast for CU Day at Elitch Gardens. CU employees may bring family and friends for full-day access to the park, as well as catered lunch, special CU activities and more. Discounted parking is also part of the deal.

AB Nexus grant awardees from the CU Anschutz and CU Boulder campuses

New AB Nexus awardees advance innovative research collaborations

June 6, 2023

AB Nexus, an intercampus program that supports multidisciplinary research partnerships between CU Anschutz and CU Boulder, announced its sixth round of grant awards to research teams spanning both campuses.

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