plastic pollution in the ocean

Recycle, reuse—rethink? How a fresh approach to storytelling could put plastics in their place

Oct. 18, 2024

A College of Media, Communication and Information expert’s book has won a trio of awards for its attempt to change how we think about, and tell the story of, plastics pollution. Read up on Phaedra Pezzullo’s latest.

young student frustrated while studying

ADHD and reading disability often occur together, study finds

Oct. 18, 2024

According to a paper coauthored by Professor Erik Willcutt, many children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder also have reading disability, and vice versa.

Chip the buffalo mascot with a pride flag on campus

Recognizing queer history during Pride Month

Oct. 18, 2024

CU Boulder celebrates Pride in October (rather than June), as most students are not on campus during the summer. Our campus community not only celebrates LGBTQ+ culture and identities, but also uses this time to learn about queer and trans ancestors who have helped us move forward.

jack-o-lantern at the Pumpkin Palooza on campus

6 last-minute tips for Halloween

Oct. 18, 2024

Whether you need a costume or are looking for something to do, here are some tips and reminders for Halloween.

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Surviving ransomware—A webinar Oct. 24

Oct. 18, 2024

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency will host a campus webinar to discuss real-world threats including recent ransomware attacks that have affected public and private sectors.

Christy McCain

For some mammals, warming temperatures mean higher elevations

Oct. 18, 2024

In her Distinguished Research Lecture on Nov. 14, CU Boulder Professor Christy McCain will highlight how certain traits in some mammal and insect populations indicate who is at greatest risk from climate change.

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University Libraries digitize thousands of books for Google Books project

Oct. 18, 2024

These unique and hard-to-find books are free to download, increasing access to the Libraries collection for scholars and researchers.

Erika Randall

Erika Randall appointed interim dean of undergraduate education

Oct. 18, 2024

Vice Chancellor for Academic Planning and Assessment Katherine Eggert named Erika Randall interim dean and vice provost of undergraduate education.

actor Tamara Meneghini performs as Elizabeth I on stage

A reincarnated Elizabeth I greets friendly audiences, even in Scotland

Oct. 17, 2024

Actor and theater scholar Tamara Meneghini will bring a long-ruling monarch to life in a solo performance Oct. 19—one that earned rave reviews at the recent Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Jun Ye

Professor Jun Ye awarded Monroe Endowed Professorship

Oct. 17, 2024

Professor and JILA Fellow Jun Ye has been selected for the Monroe Endowed Professorship in Physics. This prestigious new role underscores the university’s growing prominence in quantum information science and applied quantum physics.

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