Ana Maria Rey in her office next to Gia Voeltz in her lab

New National Academy of Sciences members plumb the depths of cells, atoms and more

May 15, 2023

Cell biologist Gia Voeltz and theoretical physicist Ana Maria Rey are among the more than 140 scientists elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 2023.

Old Main on the CU Boulder campus

16 faculty recognized as outstanding mentors

May 15, 2023

Sixteen faculty members have been recognized by the Graduate School as outstanding graduate student mentors. Find out who! The faculty members were nominated by students, administrators, faculty and staff for their outstanding contributions.

Pearl Street in Boulder.

5 tips for living in Boulder this summer

May 15, 2023

Boulder has a lot to offer in the summer, from free events and entertainment to great food and beautiful views. Whether you’re in Boulder for the first time this summer or have been in town for a while, here are some tips for making the most of the season.

Saturn's rings partially in shadow

How old are Saturn’s rings? Far younger than once thought, according to new study

May 12, 2023

New research led by Sascha Kempf of the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) at CU Boulder finds that Saturn's rings are no more than 400 million years old. That's much younger than Saturn itself, which formed around 4.5 billion years ago.

People chat on the Norlin Quad.

Presenting send-off videos for the Class of 2023

May 11, 2023

As you go forth from the university, take in reflections and parting words in videos from the Commencement Office, CU Student Government, Alumni Association and Senior Class Council, including a “Buffs Going Bananas” appearance.

Graduates and their friends and family celebrate the achievement at the 2023 Spring Commencement on May 11, 2023. (Photo by Glenn J. Asakawa/University of Colorado)

Photos: Class of 2023 has its commencement

May 11, 2023

Rain did not tamp down people’s pride as the extended CU Boulder community celebrated the accomplishments of the Class of 2023 in one of the university’s longest standing and grandest traditions.

Graduates in mass numbers gather and process from the Norlin Quad. (Photo by Glenn J. Asakawa/University of Colorado)

Soggy and celebratory: Class of 2023 moves tassels to the left

May 11, 2023

CU Boulder conferred more than 9,700 degrees on May 11 during a damp yet joyous commencement ceremony at Folsom Field in front of an estimated 22,000 family members and friends.

Jennifer Doudna and Tom Cech

Future, ethics of gene editing the focus of star-studded public forum May 23

May 11, 2023

Advances in gene-editing have made it possible to banish hereditary diseases, eradicate pests and create new life forms, but should we go there? Jennifer Doudna along with two other Nobel laureates will join a panel of world leaders for a free public forum.

People on rice terraces

The number of farms in the world is declining, here’s why it matters to you

May 11, 2023

New University of Colorado Boulder research shows the number of farms globally will shrink in half as the size of the average existing farms doubles by the end of the 21st century, posing significant risks to the world’s food systems.

Shelly Miller

Faces of public and community-engaged scholarship: Shelly Miller

May 11, 2023

Professor Shelly Miller is a problem-solver and an air pollution engineer. She finds reward and value when solving issues with immediate benefits, such as improved public health. Doing her work through a community partnership model is a match made in heaven.

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