Gov. Jared Polis unveiled plans to invest $74 million in Colorado’s quantum ecosystem. The new refundable tax credit program aims to maximize the state’s competitiveness as a tech hub—including CU Boulder, already a global leader in quantum research and innovation—to win an additional $70 million in federal funding.
CU Boulder has been named a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. Scholars in recognition of the 10 scholars who were named Fulbright finalists for the 2023–24 academic year. CU Boulder ranked third among doctoral institutions, behind only Penn State University and the University of Florida.
Increased access to prescription opioids and a shrinking economic safety net contributed to an increase in suicide rates in the 21st century, according to new CU Boulder research.
A team of experts have found ways to help young people addicted to social media—you can free yourself from some of the time you spend online in as little as four weeks. Hear from CU experts Annie Margaret and Nicholas Hunkins on The Conversation.
An estimated 95% of U.S. cities provide economic development tax incentives to woo corporate investors, taking billions away from schools, especially hurting the poorest students. Hear from CU expert Kevin Welner and colleagues on The Conversation.
Cassandra Brooks, whom The Explorers Club has honored as an “extraordinary person” doing “remarkable work to promote science and exploration,” gives onsite lessons on the vital ecosystem.
Alex Meyer is an astrodynamics expert, engineer, doctoral student and now part of the night sky. The International Astronomical Union has officially named an asteroid after him.
Upon the 65th anniversary of the Motown record label, a CU Boulder professor says that, from Taylor Swift to K-pop, “It’s all Motown; they are not creating anything new.”
Ten students participated in this year’s Three Minute Thesis on campus for a chance at prize money and a chance to represent CU Boulder at the regional competition.
For some students, working on campus may be your first job. You can enhance your experience by learning how to contribute in a way that benefits both you and your team. Here are a few tips to make the most of your student job.