Planetesimal orbits around a white dwarf

Hungry, hungry white dwarfs: Solving the puzzle of stellar metal pollution

May 10, 2024

In results reported in a new paper, graduate student Tatsuya Akiba with JILA Fellow and Professor Ann-Marie Madigan and undergraduate student Selah McIntyre believe they’ve found a reason why these stellar zombies eat their nearby planetesimals.

Amir Behzadan demonstrating AI on a monitor

CU Boulder pioneers culturally sensitive AI solutions for disasters

May 10, 2024

Amir Behzadan, professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, hosted a workshop where participants were introduced to human-centered AI applications in disaster management and encouraged to work toward ways to adopt AI-informed solutions.

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.

aerial view of Boulder

Beware of malicious foreign talent recruitment programs

May 10, 2024

CU Boulder prohibits faculty, postdocs, staff and students from participating in efforts by foreign governments to recruit science and technology professionals or students with the intent to acquire resources to further their military and economic goals.

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How to maximize your wellness benefits this summer—Join May 15

May 10, 2024

Are you ready to WorkWell this summer? Join this Zoom panel discussion with representatives across campus to learn about services and resources available to staff and faculty.

illustration of Macbeth's crown

So you think you know ‘Macbeth’

May 10, 2024

In the 2024 Colorado Shakespeare Festival production of “Macbeth,” Wendy Franz seeks to excavate the original meaning from cultural iconography. See for yourself June 9–Aug. 11.

A sign that says stay home

Social distancing plus vaccines prevented 800,000 COVID deaths, but at great cost

May 9, 2024

Things like lockdowns, school closures and masking worked surprisingly well to contain infections long enough for a vaccine to be developed, new research shows. But with better planning, the authors say, the U.S. could manage future pandemics with less economic pain.

Graduates celebrate after the commencement ceremony

Class of 2024 gets its commencement

May 9, 2024

On May 9, CU Boulder presented more than 9,400 degrees during a cloudy yet joyous outdoor ceremony, including an address by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. Many of the graduates entered their college careers in the throes of COVID and were deprived of high school graduation celebrations.

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Congrats Class of 2024 from your Forever Buffs family

May 9, 2024

Hear from CU Boulder alumni as they congratulate you on this new chapter as a Forever Buff. Watch the video.

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs D’Andra Mull

Congratulations, Buffs!

May 9, 2024

The end of the spring semester is here, and as Buffs prepare to depart for summer break and the next step of their journey, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs D’Andra Mull encourages students to celebrate their accomplishments this year.

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