Faculty-Staff Edition April 24, 2026
Read words of wisdom from some of the many talented and innovative students who are graduating and starting on their next adventures. As they become Forever Buffs, they leave their inspirational legacies—with advice and reflection—for those who follow.
Campus Community
Athletics sees successes academically, thrives in competition
Director of Athletics Fernando Lovo provides an update on an exciting semester at CU Athletics and a look at what's next for the Buffs.
Hosting a youth program at CU Boulder? Start here
Find out what faculty and staff need to know to create safe, successful experiences for youth on campus.
A Q&A with alum Cory Sandhagen—UFC fighter
As one of the most powerful strikers in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Cory Sandhagen forged his status as a world-class mixed martial arts contender through years of discipline and self-discovery.
The Conversation
Data centers don't have to be a burden on local communities—and could even support them
If designed, constructed and operated carefully, data centers can help the communities that host them by generating power and repurposing waste heat. Read from CU experts Gregor Henze and Sean Shaheen on The Conversation.
Research Corner
Drinking alone is a risky business
Solitary alcohol consumption is connected to poorer cognitive function among older adults, CU Boulder researcher Carillon Skrzynski finds.
Meet the Emmy-winning engineer whose algorithms are behind your Netflix binge
Two-time Emmy‑winning electrical engineer Al Bovik shares how his algorithms shape the visual quality of nearly 80% of streamed video worldwide. By combining neuroscience with engineering, the CU professor's work impacts many of today's largest streaming platforms.
A new map of ecological hotspots makes waves in Antarctica
INSTAAR and NCAR scientists have published a new tool for evaluating ecological value in the Antarctic ocean. Now they are launching a campaign in support of Antarctic ecosystems.