Author Susan Averett and her book cover 'Disparate Measures'

For some women, STEM may not be the great equalizer

June 18, 2024

In a newly published book, “Disparate Measures,” economics alumna Susan Averett analyzes whether STEM fields offer an equal path to prosperity for all women.

string musicians and pianist on stage

Meet the Entrepreneurship Center for Music grant recipients

June 18, 2024

At the Boulder Entrepreneurship Center for Music, students can find the skills and tools they need for their music careers. This spring, the ECM awarded $5,820 in grants to support eight student-led professional development and community engagement projects.

Old Main building

Brian Catlos, Emily Yeh recognized for career achievements, exceptional promise

June 18, 2024

Two Boulder scholars have been named 2024 Guggenheim Fellows, recognizing not only their prior career achievements but also their exceptional promise.

Engineering Center

Boulder engineering graduate program ranked No. 23 by US News

June 18, 2024

Boulder is among the top 25 engineering graduate programs in the country, according to U.S. News and World Report’s Best Graduate Schools rankings for 2025.

New students, families and volunteers sit at tables during Fall Welcome

Volunteers needed for Buffalo Summer Experience

June 18, 2024

The Buffalo Summer Experience allows new students to connect with campus and fellow Buffs before the fall semester begins. Support incoming Buffs by volunteering. Roles include assisting with student and family check-in, helping with enrollment prep, providing directional support and more.

Juneteenth parade in St. Augustine, Florida, 1922

5 things to know about Juneteenth

June 17, 2024

Ashleigh Lawrence Sanders, a professor of African American history, shares insights on the significance of Juneteenth and how celebrations and observances have evolved since its recognition as a national holiday.

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Wear it, then recycle: Designers make dissolvable textiles from gelatin

June 17, 2024

Researchers at the ATLAS Institute at Boulder hope their DIY machine will help designers around the world experiment with making their own, sustainable fashion and other textiles from a range of natural ingredients—maybe even the chitin in crab shells or agar-agar from algae.

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Boulder submits accreditation mid-cycle assurance filing

June 17, 2024

Earlier this month, Boulder submitted its assurance filing to the Higher Learning Commission, in accordance with the requirements of the Higher Learning Commission Open Pathway.

Pumping gas.

Why gas prices could spike in Colorado this summer

June 17, 2024

Global trends and federally mandated reformulated gas are two factors that may push gas prices up. Sanjai Bhagat, a finance professor in the Leeds School of Business, gives his take.

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Testing AI-enabled drones for search and rescue

June 14, 2024

Boulder researchers are working with local first responders to evaluate how AI-enabled drones could assist in search and rescue operations. The project is still in the development phase.

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