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LASP’s Tom Woods awarded public leadership medal

May 22, 2024

LASP researcher Tom Woods has been awarded the prestigious NASA Outstanding Public Leadership Medal for his leading role in establishing the use of CubeSats for science missions.

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Ƶ Engineering celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May 22, 2024

This month, the College of Engineering and Applied Science is highlighting members of its community who identify as Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander and are making contributions as researchers, instructors, student leaders and alumni.

Author Jesse Stommel and cover art of his book 'Undoing the Grade'

English alum flunks grades in new book

May 22, 2024

Jesse Stommel compiles two decades of eyebrow-raising in “Undoing the Grade: Why We Grade, and How to Stop.”

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Wanted: Entrepreneurs ready to launch startups based on Ƶ Boulder innovations

May 22, 2024

Now in its second year, the Embark Deep Tech Startup Creator matches business minds outside the university with breakthrough Ƶ Boulder inventions and provides funding. The application for entrepreneurs is now open for the 2024 cohort.

Grant winners Nicole LaRocque, Kyle Ginley, Patty McConnell and Tony Price in front of the Rec Center climbing gym

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

Ƶ 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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Ƶ Night in Downtown Boulder returns June 12

May 21, 2024

Join Ƶ Boulder Chancellor Philip DiStefano, local elected officials and community members for Ƶ 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

Ƶ 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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