Albert Velasco Abadia

Doctoral student honored for shape-changing ‘smart’ materials research

April 19, 2023

Albert Velasco Abadia was awarded the prestigious Materials Research Society Graduate Student Gold Award for his research using biological catalysts—also known as enzymes—for triggering shape reconfigurations in liquid crystal network “smart” materials.

Ken and Flo Jacobs

Renowned experimental filmmakers donate papers to Boulder libraries

April 19, 2023

Experimental filmmakers Ken and Flo Jacobs donated written materials from their multi-decade career in New York’s avant-garde and experimental film community to the University Libraries’ Rare and Distinctive Collections.

Students enjoying class outside on the first day of classes.

Boulder doubles size of Promise free tuition and fees program

April 18, 2023

Boulder announced a major expansion of its Promise program, doubling the number of Colorado resident students with significant financial need who are eligible for free tuition and fees for the 2023–24 academic year.

A spring scene on University Hill (bikers in the background and blossoming branch in the foreground).

, city and Downtown Boulder Partnership expand ambassador program

April 17, 2023

An expanded Hill Ambassador Program will feature full-time ambassadors providing a year-round presence that focuses on clean and safe initiatives, as well as hospitality services for both businesses and visitors on the Hill.

pink flowers on campus

Sexual Misconduct Task Force gives update, look ahead

April 14, 2023

Boulder‘s Sexual Misconduct Task Force is providing updates based on the 2021 Sexual Misconduct Survey and also is on track to present a proposal by late summer.

sunrise over Boulder landscape

New external collaborations highlight $1.4M in Research & Innovation Seed Grants

April 14, 2023

The 2023 Research & Innovation Seed Grants, awarded by Boulder's Research & Innovation Office and the Office of the Provost, are funding 25 new projects for up to $75,000 each.

First place team CLD-9 poses for a photo

5 startups poised to make pitches a reality, thanks to annual New Venture Challenge

April 14, 2023

What if improving one’s athletic performance through supplements was simpler and more affordable? What if instead of producing emissions, airplanes could take carbon out of the air? And what if learning a new language was as fun as listening to music? New Venture Challenge judges awarded $100,000 to help see these innovations through.

Marinus Smith trophies

Announcing the 2023 Marinus Smith Award recipients

April 14, 2023

Fifteen faculty and staff members were recognized this year through the Marinus Smith Awards for the positive impacts they have made on their students.

Dimitri Nakassis

Archaeologist wins National Endowment for the Humanities fellowship

April 13, 2023

Dimitri Nakassis, a professor in the Department of Classics and former “genius grant” winner, has landed NEH support to complete a paradigm-shifting study of ancient Greece.

A reflection of Old Main in an arched window on campus.

2023 award recipients celebrated

April 10, 2023

The Board of Regents recently announced the latest slate of recipients of honorary degrees, distinguished service medals and university medals. The Boulder affiliates—Henry and Leslie Eaton, Barbara Grogan, Allan McMurray and Ginger Ramsey—will be part of a private ceremony on May 10. In addition, Ambassador David Bolen was posthumously honored with the Chancellor's Impact Award.

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