Sasha Gladkova during her internship at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory

From international acrobat to CU Boulder aerospace engineer

Aug. 9, 2023

Sasha Gladkova, an Astronaut Scholarship winner (2022 and 2023) and former internationally competitive gymnast, has big plans for life after CU Boulder.

Lime Scooters are parked near Williams Village

Lime Scooter footprint to expand, include CU Boulder campus

Aug. 8, 2023

Following a successful pilot program, Lime Scooters will be more widely available in Boulder and on the CU Boulder campus starting this month.

Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples session at the United Nations

CU representatives support tribal governments at United Nations sessions

Aug. 8, 2023

Members of CU Boulder’s American Indian Law Program last month attended the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples session at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland.

Band plays during Band on the Bricks concert on Pearl Street

Photos: CU Night in Downtown Boulder celebrates ‘town and gown’

Aug. 7, 2023

Around 300 community members gathered at the Boulder Theater to celebrate the value of community care and compassion. The night featured remarks from CU and Boulder leaders, along with food, drinks, giveaways and a concert on Pearl Street.

Spiderman figure at a convention

From Barbie to superheroes—Faculty, students share pop culture insights atÌęFan Expo Denver

Aug. 4, 2023

How does pop culture reflect and inform cultural values? The unique media studies programs in the College of Media, Information and Communication challenge students to become critics of culture and “kind of as evangelists” for improving society.

Paul Lichty

CU Boulder engineering grad builds world-leading materials science company

Aug. 3, 2023

Paul Lichty’s journey from doctoral student to running one of the world’s top atomic layer deposition companies was shaped by his time at CU Boulder.

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Check out free wellness workshops for staff and faculty

Aug. 3, 2023

The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program is offering free wellness workshops—covering everything from happier living to managing transitions and managing money—into the fall semester. Check out the offerings.

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What to know about the Perseids meteor shower

Aug. 3, 2023

The annual Perseids meteor shower peaks Aug. 11–13. Fiske Planetarium manager Francisco “Tito” Salas shares his expertise and viewing tips for the upcoming celestial event.

SMART students present during last year's poster symposium (Michele Flores)

Christina Alston to lead Colorado Diversity Initiative

Aug. 1, 2023

Alston aims to use her background as an educational leader to create a more inclusive STEM community on campus.

Katherine Clifford diagramming process on white board

CU Boulder geographer among inaugural group of public scholars

Aug. 1, 2023

Katherine Clifford, a scientist at the Western Water Assessment, has been named to American Association of Geographers’ Elevate the Discipline cohort.

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