University of Colorado Boulder

06/05/2026

Student filmmakers participating in the University of Colorado Boulder Department of Cinema Studies's 150 Years of CU Boulder film competition had five minutes or fewer to tell a story from the university's expansive history.

The winning films by Doug Conway and Benjamin Albuisson incorporate both historical photos and videos, telling stories of a spot in Boulder, Colorado, where communities grew, where ideas flourished and where innovation with potential to change the world happened.

Watch the films now. ↓
https://bit.ly/4uCytqA

Student filmmakers participating in the 150 Years of CU Boulder film competition had five minutes or fewer to tell a story from the university's expansive

06/04/2026

Listen now 🎧 CU Boulder College of Arts & Sciences

What stories live in the red bricks and green spaces of the University of Colorado Boulder? 🦬📚✨

🏫 Take a walk through CU Boulder with Erika Randall, dean and vice provost of undergraduate education, and Paul Chinowsky, professor emeritus of civil, environmental and architectural engineering.

💡Chinowsky is deeply invested in documenting our campus’s architecture to preserve the stories that shaped this institution and remember the traditions that came and went within these halls.

Listen to The Ampersand Podcast 🎧👇

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06/04/2026

Lace up your boots, Buffs! 🥾

For over a century, the CU Boulder Hiking Club has connected adventurers and nature lovers across generations, embodying the Buffs spirit of exploration and friendship. Learn more about the Hiking Club’s legacy and drop your favorite local hike in the comments! ↓
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06/03/2026

When dancers are in tune with each other, their brains may sync up, helping them move as one.

Researchers from the ATLAS Institute at CU Boulder measured electrical activity in the brains of pairs doing the Argentine tango. They found that when those dancers were moving together in time, the activity in their brains also began to look similar.

Read about the unique experiment. ↓

New research revealed that when dancers are in tune with each other, their brains may sync up, helping them move as one.

06/02/2026

Dr. Justin Schwartz, Chancellor of the University of Colorado Boulder announced the appointment of Roqua Montez as vice chancellor for communications, marketing and social media.

In his most recent role as interim associate vice chancellor for communications and public affairs at the UC Berkeley, Montez was responsible for the entire strategic communications portfolio. At CU Boulder, Montez will collaborate closely with campus leaders, faculty, staff, students and communicators to architect a comprehensive communications strategy that advances the university’s institutional priorities and global reputation. https://bit.ly/4uLfmKP

06/01/2026

We were honored to host Colorado Governor Jared Polis for the signing of three bills dedicated to making higher education more accessible.

Bills signed into law:

📝 HB26-1006: Thriving Institution Designations for Higher Education
📝 HB26-1016: Continuation of Open Educational Resources Program
📝 HB26-1078: Off-Campus Courses and Concurrent Enrollment Programs

We look forward to continuing to make higher education available and affordable for students. https://bit.ly/4u7ZBwm

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

06/01/2026

On what would have been her 100th birthday, we celebrate Marilyn Monroe’s enduring legacy.

CU Boulder College of Arts & Sciences professor Clark Farmer explores Monroe’s immense skill as an actress, her lasting influence in popular culture and the way her image has remained vibrant decades after her passing. On this centennial, the most fitting tribute is to appreciate Monroe not only as an icon of her era, but as a brilliant performer.
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06/01/2026

The June 30 primary election is just around the corner.

Registered voters should keep an eye out for mailed ballots. You can return it by mail or use one of the 24-hour drop boxes at the UMC or Williams Village. If you aren’t a registered Colorado voter, same-day registration means you can still take part.

Be sure to review our article covering frequently asked questions. Your participation truly matters!

Primary election day is June 30, and midterm election day is Nov. 3. Professor Elias Sacks and Student Body Tri-Executive Gianna Guido, both members of CU

05/29/2026

What if one simple shot could reverse your osteoarthritis?

A research team including scientists and engineers from CU Boulder, University of Colorado Anschutz and Colorado State University has developed a suite of new therapies that prompt aging or damaged joints to repair themselves within weeks, according to animal studies.

Explore the research ↓
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