Highway road sign reads: "Extreme heat. Save power 4-9 p.m. Stay cool."

Heat waves are more dangerous than you think. Here’s why, and how to stay safe

July 10, 2024

Large portions of the West, including parts of Colorado, are reeling from extreme temperatures this week. CU expert Colleen Reid, who studies the health impacts from natural disasters, explains the unique hazards of prolonged heat waves and what people and communities can do to handle them.

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Apply for a stipend to create open educational resources

July 10, 2024

Applications are due by July 31 to receive up to $8,000 to create or adapt open educational resources. Get details, including contact information in case you have questions.

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CU Boulder rocket team picks up high honors at NASA launch competition

July 10, 2024

Students from the CU in Space club took part in the NASA University Student Launch Challenge, earning multiple awards in the competition.

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The (musical) kids are back in town

July 9, 2024

Last summer, the Sphinx Performance Academy brought 22 high school-age music students to campus for an intensive 10-day residency emphasizing cultural diversity. This month, it’s déjâ vu as auditioned youth engage in lessons, master classes and more.

Dan Scheeres

Dan Scheeres joins asteroid mission

July 9, 2024

Distinguished Professor Dan Scheeres has been named a NASA participating scientist on the European Space Agency’s Hera mission. He is one of 12 individuals announced for the space probe mission, which is scheduled to launch in October 2024.

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Family leave webinars available August through November

July 9, 2024

The CU system is offering webinars for employees and supervisors about Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) protections and CU’s parental leave benefit. Plan to attend.

Dalton Trumbo testifying

Remembering CU’s brave one from the Red Scare

July 9, 2024

Caught up in anti-communist hysteria following World War II, former student Dalton Trumbo today is recognized as a fierce proponent of free speech. CU’s Bronson Hilliard discusses why Trumbo’s legacy remains important today.

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Tap into campus AI resources and coordination

July 9, 2024

CU Boulder’s campuswide AI steering committee has created a new artificial intelligence website and community of practice. Learn more about campus AI efforts and how you can get involved.

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How new Title IX rules could boost mental health for LGBTQ+ students

July 8, 2024

Beginning Aug. 1, LGBTQ+ students across the United States are poised to earn unprecedented federal protection from discrimination under a proposed overhaul of Title IX. CU Boulder Today got researcher Chelsea Kilimnik's take on how the new rules, and the fierce pushback against them, could impact students' mental health.

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Tuition assistance benefit enhanced for upcoming academic year

July 8, 2024

CU is enriching the tuition assistance benefit for the upcoming academic year—expanding the benefit’s value, eliminating wait times to register and making the benefit more flexible for families with multiple college students. Learn more.

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