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The Rec, other campus units expand inclusive initiatives through grants

May 22, 2024

In its first year, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Impact Grant has funded nearly two dozen initiatives to expand access to programs and services designed to support the success and well-being of students, staff and faculty.

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Celebrity-backed SPACs: Smart investments or star-studded flops?

May 21, 2024

CU researchers studied why investors buy into “blank check” companies that deliver few disclosures and often lackluster performance. One example of a SPAC is Donald Trump’s Truth Social, which went public in March.

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CU Night in Downtown Boulder returns June 12

May 21, 2024

Join CU Boulder Chancellor Philip DiStefano, local elected officials and community members for CU Night in Downtown Boulder, a celebration of the Boulder community and those who call it home.

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Department of Education releases final Title IX rules

May 21, 2024

The U.S. Department of Education released its final Title IX rules, which will be effective Aug. 1. This means schools across the nation must update their policies and processes for addressing sex discrimination to align with the revised federal law.

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Mechanical engineering juniors build drill-powered vehicles

May 21, 2024

CU Boulder engineering students designed, built and tested drill-powered vehicles as part of a capstone project, which culminated in a day of friendly competition to test their vehicles. Watch the video.

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5 things to know before Memorial Day weekend

May 21, 2024

Memorial Day is a university holiday, and many buildings and offices on campus may be closed. As we head into Memorial Day weekend, here are some reminders and things to know.

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New legislation complements CU Boulder efforts to lower cost of college degree

May 21, 2024

Newly passed legislation provides tax credits to offset tuition and fees for two years for Colorado students whose families have an adjusted gross income below $90,000.

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CU aerospace students launch hybrid rocket

May 20, 2024

CU Boulder aerospace seniors successfully designed, built and launched a 10-foot tall, 50-pound hybrid liquid-solid fuel rocket.

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No shot: Why we won’t pull the trigger on gun control

May 20, 2024

Following years of high-profile shootings, communications expert and researcher Chris Vargo expected to find rising public salience around gun control. He didn’t.

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If you have a mind to drink less, mindfulness can help

May 20, 2024

In a new CU study, researchers found body scanning and something called urge surfing appear to help people cut down how much alcohol they drink.

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