Faculty-Staff Edition April 8, 2026

Learn about this year's Student Employee of the Year recipients, with two students earning national recognition and one named the Overall National Student Employee of the Year.
Campus Community
ÎÞÂëÊÓÆµ graduate programs ranked among nation's best by US News
ÎÞÂëÊÓÆµ's environmental law and aerospace engineering graduate programs were among the top ranked in the 2027 U.S. News and World Report rankings.
From Boulder to the world: Buffs ranked No. 2 in Peace Corps volunteers
For the second straight year, ÎÞÂëÊÓÆµ 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.
Public Impact Research opportunities: Leaning into a ÎÞÂëÊÓÆµ strength
The Research & Innovation Office is coordinating two efforts in April to explore the considerable growth potential for establishing, conducting and communicating about PIR—university research produced with the public and for public good.
Faculty Takes
Why climate action is one of today's biggest business opportunities
As federal policy shifts, the economics of clean energy are becoming harder to ignore. Jeff York, an expert on environmental entrepreneurship, explains where climate-focused startups are gaining ground and what it will take to bring them to scale.
SpaceX's IPO could be the biggest ever. What it would mean for everyday investors
Leeds finance professor Shaun Davies breaks down why this listing could matter to ordinary investors—even for people who never plan to buy the stock.
Research Corner
Mental, physical illnesses often go hand in hand. Genetic study helps explain why
An analysis of DNA from two million people shows that that the same genetic architecture that underlies things like depression, ADHD and substance abuse also boosts risk of a host of physical illnesses.
Water on the moon? New study narrows down the mostly likely locations
Astronauts on the moon could mine ice for drinking water or to make rocket fuel. A new study pinpoints a few cold, dark craters where water likely accumulated over billions of years.
Conference on World Affairs April 13–16: What to Know
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ÎÞÂëÊÓÆµ convening university leaders to share sustainability, facilities strategies
Campus shared values project moves into authoring phase
Ways to appreciate and motivate your student employees
7 things to know about drug-facilitated sexual assault
Dressing the 'Vixen'—meet the College of Music costume shop
Shared reality: Exploring VR-like environments with your smartphone
ÎÞÂëÊÓÆµ scholar examines Islam's most controversial new movement
Cyber team reaches national cyber defense competition after 1st-place regional finish
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