Academics
When the first biomedical engineering class graduated from CU Boulder in 2023, about a dozen students walked across the stage. Today, that once-small start has evolved into a powerful engine for biomedical innovation and education. But how does a program go from modest beginnings to powerhouse in such a short time?
The 2026–27 Buffs One Read selection, "Lessons from My Teachers," celebrates the importance of human connection through powerful examples of teaching and learning across every stage of life. Faculty can get ready-to-use Canvas resources.
The University of Colorado Department of Athletics celebrated another banner year for student athletes, who excelled and set records in the classroom.
For the second straight year, CU Boulder is ranked No. 2 in the nation for graduates serving as Peace Corps volunteers, according to the Peace Corps 2026 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list.
CU Boulder's environmental law and aerospace engineering graduate programs were among the top ranked in the 2027 U.S. News and World Report rankings.
Finals will be here before you know it! It's never too early to get organized and ensure you're on track to finish the semester strong.
Apply by May 10 for the Experiential Learning Design Accelerator, which supports CU Boulder faculty members with the design of undergraduate courses that integrate community-engaged, experiential learning partnerships.
With a rollout in fall 2027, the Common Curriculum is an innovative, faculty‑driven framework that ensures every undergraduate student achieves a shared set of learning outcomes by graduation, regardless of their degree or major.
The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics has established a graduate fellowship honoring LASP planetary scientist Frank Crary to support students studying the impact of the space environment on planets in our solar system.
The new program was established to support exceptional student leaders who demonstrate academic excellence, community engagement and a commitment to positive impact during CU Boulder's sesquicentennial year. Applications are due March 23.