An instructor points to a black board in front of a class of students.

Buff Undergraduate Success makes progress on 11 projects with focus on retention, belonging

May 16, 2023

The Buff Undergraduate Success initiative made important progress this academic year on 11 projects focused on increasing retention and creating a sense of belonging for CU «Ƶ undergraduates. The team has its sights set on fall 2023.

Massimo Ruzzene participates in a roundtable discussion on commerce.

Massimo Ruzzene brings CU «Ƶ research perspectives to commerce roundtable

May 16, 2023

In a recent forum with local leaders and federal partners, CU «Ƶ, including Vice Chancellor Massimo Ruzzene, joined the conversation as a leader in research, innovation, workforce development and economic impact.

The newly expanded LEGO exhibit in the Heritage Canter at the «Ƶ. (Photo by Casey A. Cass/University of Colorado)

CU Heritage Center to temporarily close

May 15, 2023

Ahead of preservation efforts for Old Main, the CU Heritage Center, which is housed on the third floor of Old Main, will close on June 1 for the relocation of artifacts. The anticipated re-opening of the Heritage Center is slated for 2026, the university’s sesquicentennial year.

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 «Ƶ 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 «Ƶ.

5 tips for living in «Ƶ this summer

May 15, 2023

«Ƶ has a lot to offer in the summer, from free events and entertainment to great food and beautiful views. Whether you’re in «Ƶ 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 «Ƶ 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 «Ƶ 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 «Ƶ 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.

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