The Boulder star light on the foothills beyond the CU Boulder campus

Explore the season of light at Fiske Planetarium with shows Dec. 16–21

Nov. 30, 2023

Season of Light explores the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up the holiday season. It’s an exploration of the astronomical meanings behind seasonal traditions.

Clip of Barbie movie playing in a theater

5 leadership lessons from the Barbie movie

Nov. 29, 2023

When it comes to looking for a movie to teach you about leadership, Barbie might not be the first one that comes to mind. However, beneath the glitter and pink emerged five important steps to becoming an effective leader, according to Stefanie Johnson.

Engineering Center

Group receives $8M from Renew America Nonprofits program

Nov. 29, 2023

A research group in CU Boulder's Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering received an $8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to provide technical assistance that aids nonprofits in cutting energy use. The project places a significant emphasis on involving and training students in all stages of renovating existing buildings.

Agnes Beaudry

Mathematician Agnès Beaudry wins high recognition from peers

Nov. 29, 2023

The American Mathematical Society named Agnès Beaudry a fellow. Beaudry is the sixth CU Boulder faculty member to garner this distinction.

CU Boulder Distinguished Professor Emeritus Dan Frangopol

Civil engineering society establishes medal to honor Dan Frangopol

Nov. 29, 2023

The American Society of Civil Engineers board of directors has established the Dan M. Frangopol Medal for Life-Cycle Engineering of Civil Structures in honor of Dan Frangopol, a distinguished CU Boulder professor emeritus with a significant career in the university’s Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering.

Rinat Erlichman with violin

Ekstrand Competition graduate student winners announced

Nov. 29, 2023

Congratulations to first-prize recipient and audience favorite Rinat Erlichman—and all winners and participants in the College of Music’s premier performance competition for outstanding graduate students.

students walking across a snowy campus

Free things to do in December

Nov. 29, 2023

Wrap up 2023 with free events! This month brings Late Night Breakfast, holiday movies, fitness classes and activities at the Rec, therapy dogs, DIY nights, student performances and much more.

Dean Kathy Schultz

Looking back and forward with Dean Kathy Schultz

Nov. 29, 2023

As a new dean, Kathy Schultz met with every faculty and staff member in the School of Education to learn more about their contributions. Now, Schultz reflects on her contributions as she prepares to step down—what she’s proud of, some of the lessons learned and her wishes for the future.

A Community Scholars Program cohort meets at a conference table.

New internship program designed for community-minded Buffs

Nov. 28, 2023

Through a new CU Boulder program, undergraduates experience firsthand the dynamics of working within city government and community-based organizations. They also gain practical skills working alongside public service professionals.

Silhouette of the Leeds School of Business building

Leeds’ MBA ranks No. 12 top programs for career growth

Nov. 28, 2023

In an inaugural ranking, LinkedIn recognized CU Boulder’s Leeds School of Business MBA program as one of the best programs for alumni career success.

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