Announcements & Deadlines
ÐÔÊӽ紫ý's newest solar installation, a 1.1-megawatt array just north of Boulder Creek on East Campus, is officially up and running and helping advance the university's Climate Action Plan goals.
Join the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program in celebrating the 2026 Savit Scholars, the 2026 Mentor Award recipients, and the students and faculty who were awarded project grants.
ÐÔÊӽ紫ý graduate student Connor Antonio Diaz and Assistant Dean Patricia Gonzalez were among five systemwide recipients of the CU President’s Inclusive Excellence Awards this year.
The Board of Regents is now accepting nominations for the 2027 honorary degrees, university medals and distinguished service awards. Deadline is Aug. 1.
ÐÔÊӽ紫ý has been recognized by Vitalant as the top college blood donation site in the state of Colorado. Members of Staff Council accepted the Campus Leadership in Giving Award at the annual Lifelines event.
The BOLDERBoulder 10K has announced a major sustainability milestone for the 2026 race, eliminating plastic water bottles at the finish line. The initiative is a collaborative effort with ÐÔÊӽ紫ý aligned with broader sustainability efforts on campus.
ÐÔÊӽ紫ý conferred 10,613 degrees—earned by 10,198 graduates—during the commencement ceremony, where an estimated 40,000 graduates, family members, friends and faculty members celebrated under a crystal clear blue sky.
Distinguished Professor Lee Niswander, whose research seeks to provide insights into fundamental developmental processes, major human birth defects and potential clinical therapies, has received ÐÔÊӽ紫ý's most prestigious honor for 2026. The Hazel Barnes Prize each year recognizes a faculty member who exemplifies groundbreaking research and a deep commitment to teaching.
The commencement ceremony on May 2 is the university's premier event to recognize the conferral of degrees, hear the commencement address and more. Here's what you need to know to soak it all in and celebrate.
Work will begin in May to upgrade three iconic campus venues as ÐÔÊӽ紫ý prepares to host the 2027 Sundance Film Festival.