Author Jesse Stommel and cover art of his book 'Undoing the Grade'

English alum flunks grades in new book

May 22, 2024

Jesse Stommel compiles two decades of eyebrow-raising in “Undoing the Grade: Why We Grade, and How to Stop.”

group of friends clinking glasses

If you have a mind to drink less, mindfulness can help

May 20, 2024

In a new CU study, researchers found body scanning and something called urge surfing appear to help people cut down how much alcohol they drink.

Mike Gil takes a selfie with a shark while scuba diving

Ecological body names Mike Gil an early career fellow

May 10, 2024

The Ecological Society of America has recognized Mike Gil, a marine biologist and CU Boulder assistant professor, for making outstanding contributions to his field.

Keith Julien

Keith Julien, world-renowned CU applied mathematician, passes away at 58

May 2, 2024

Keith Julien was a longtime leader in his department and at the university. He made significant contributions to his discipline and also helped engineer the reorganization of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Yellow sunflowers

Fighting infection with some help from bacteria

April 30, 2024

A CU Boulder-led study of sunflowers shows their genes relate to the abundance of bacteria associated with resistance against one of the pathogens that causes white mold.

Physics professor writing on a blackboard in the classroom

A Nobel laureate walks into a first-year physics class...

April 25, 2024

A General Physics for Majors course designed by CU Boulder professors Eric Cornell and Paul Beale shows students the furthest reaches of science are built on fundamental concepts.

Pesos and dollars

US labor market can affect ‘people who are not even here’

April 25, 2024

A recently published paper co-authored by Brian Cadena finds deep connections between the U.S. and Mexican economies.

top half of unearthed Ramesses II statue

Archaeologists unearth top half of Ramesses II

April 24, 2024

A team co-led by classics researcher Yvona Trnka-Amrhein unearthed the upper portion of a huge, ancient pharaonic statue whose lower half was discovered in 1930. Ramessess II was immortalized in Percy Bysshe Shelly’s “Ozymandia.”

Composite photo of Ramaley building in 2017 and 1970s

Why the first Earth Day went viral (pre-social media)

April 19, 2024

If you were at CU Boulder in April 1970, you were likely aware―very aware―of the first Earth Day. Two CU Boulder professors explain Earth Day’s history, impact, what it’s become and if it’s still relevant.

Chelsea Hackett

Expert to share how to use your voice for more power—April 29

April 17, 2024

Chelsea Hackett, a university research associate, will give a virtual presentation on vocal empowerment. The event is free and open to everyone, but registration is required.

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