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How to use the Alienware Buffalo Esports and Gaming Lounge

Feb. 16, 2024

As a student, you can access the gaming lounge and its wide range of gaming systems, games and events. Here are some things to know and ways you can enjoy the new UMC gaming lounge.

CU President Todd Saliman and Gov. Jared Polis, among others, at the quantum press conference

State leaders announce legislation to accelerate Colorado’s quantum ecosystem, build on CU Boulder legacy

Feb. 16, 2024

Gov. Jared Polis unveiled plans to invest $74 million in Colorado’s quantum ecosystem. The new refundable tax credit program aims to maximize the state’s competitiveness as a tech hub—including CU Boulder, already a global leader in quantum research and innovation—to win an additional $70 million in federal funding.

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CU Boulder named a top producer of Fulbright scholars

Feb. 15, 2024

CU Boulder has been named a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. Scholars in recognition of the 10 scholars who were named Fulbright finalists for the 2023–24 academic year. CU Boulder ranked third among doctoral institutions, behind only Penn State University and the University of Florida.

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Suicide rates in the US are on the rise: New study offers surprising reasons why

Feb. 15, 2024

Increased access to prescription opioids and a shrinking economic safety net contributed to an increase in suicide rates in the 21st century, according to new CU Boulder research.

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‘It is hijacking my brain’—experts help cut the social media craving

Feb. 15, 2024

A team of experts have found ways to help young people addicted to social media—you can free yourself from some of the time you spend online in as little as four weeks. Hear from CU experts Annie Margaret and Nicholas Hunkins on The Conversation.

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Property tax breaks to businesses draining school budgets

Feb. 15, 2024

An estimated 95% of U.S. cities provide economic development tax incentives to woo corporate investors, taking billions away from schools, especially hurting the poorest students. Hear from CU expert Kevin Welner and colleagues on The Conversation.

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CU Boulder scientist shows expeditioners untamed Antarctica

Feb. 15, 2024

Cassandra Brooks, whom The Explorers Club has honored as an “extraordinary person” doing “remarkable work to promote science and exploration,” gives onsite lessons on the vital ecosystem.

Alex Meyer

Asteroid named for CU Boulder aerospace grad student

Feb. 15, 2024

Alex Meyer is an astrodynamics expert, engineer, doctoral student and now part of the night sky. The International Astronomical Union has officially named an asteroid after him.

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And the Motown beat goes on

Feb. 15, 2024

Upon the 65th anniversary of the Motown record label, a CU Boulder professor says that, from Taylor Swift to K-pop, “It’s all Motown; they are not creating anything new.”

First place winner Zach Schiffman presenting his thesis

Announcing the 2024 Three Minute Thesis Winners

Feb. 14, 2024

Ten students participated in this year’s Three Minute Thesis on campus for a chance at prize money and a chance to represent CU Boulder at the regional competition.

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