Starry sky

A beginner’s guide to stargazing in Colorado

Aug. 9, 2021

With the annual Perseid meteor shower quickly approaching, Fiske Planetarium’s Francisco “Tito” Salas spoke with CU Boulder Today about stargazing, sharing tips for beginners and his viewing outlook for the meteor shower.

D. Eric Maikranz

Alum's novel goes from self-published book to Hollywood movie

Aug. 9, 2021

Author and CU Boulder alum D. Eric Maikranz offered a cash reward to any reader who could help get his book on the big screen. The novel idea led to a film out this summer starring Mark Wahlberg and Chiwetel Ejiofor.

A professor lecturing a class

Technology copilots available to support courses this fall

Aug. 9, 2021

OIT technology copilots are assistants who accompany instructors throughout the semester, helping them manage classroom and remote technologies such as Zoom and audiovisual equipment. Request a copilot.

David Bolen

Passing the torch: CU’s first Olympian says sports, diplomacy go hand in hand

Aug. 6, 2021

David Bolen's accomplishments in the 1948 Summer Games were only the start of a lifetime spent creating impact on a global scale.

Sage Hurta

Talking with CU track champion Sage Hurta

Aug. 6, 2021

Alumna Sage Hurta is the NCAA women’s indoor track champion in the mile. The self-described perfectionist reveals how embracing failure and a short-term memory are propelling her success.

Magnus Boee

Olympian and Buff Magnus Boee is National Nordic Skier of the Year

Aug. 6, 2021

Magnus Boee won 10 of 12 races in 2021, including sweeping the regional and NCAA Nordic championships.

Morgan Klaus Scheuerman

What’s in Morgan Klaus Scheuerman’s phone?

Aug. 6, 2021

A doctoral student and Microsoft research fellow, Scheuerman has worked with companies such as Facebook and Google to spot social issues within technology design, such as how race and gender are represented.

David Bolen

Legacy of CU's first Olympian, Ambassador David Bolen, still strong

Aug. 6, 2021

Qualifying for the 400-meter dash in 1948, Bolen's legacy started the long and proud tradition of Buffs representing CU and the United States at the Olympic Games.

CU Boulder move-in

Are you ready for Fall Welcome?

Aug. 5, 2021

About 8,000 new students and their families will arrive on campus next week, marking the start of Fall Welcome. Here’s what you need to know to get ready.

A pride flag in front of the Rocky Mountans

Faculty lauded for helping LGBTQ students stay in school

Aug. 5, 2021

Zach Berta-Thompson and Michael Ritzwoller have won the Evelyn Hooker Advocacy Award, named for a pioneering psychologist who graduated from CU Boulder.

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