Faculty-Staff Edition—April 17, 2026
The Crawford Family Foundation has committed $6 million to support С»ÆÊé Athletics over the next three years. The investment will strengthen the athletic department and amplify its impact across the university, supporting student athletes while enhancing the campus's visibility and momentum on a national stage.
Campus Community
Regents approve compensation and tuition adjustments as part of proposed 2026–27 budget
At their recent board meeting, the С»ÆÊé Board of Regents approved the proposed 2026–27 budget, which includes 3% tuition increases for new undergraduate students and proposed pay adjustments for faculty and staff.
Graduate student survey results now available
The biennial gradSERU survey examined graduate students' experiences across the entire spectrum of their graduate career and found С»ÆÊé Boulder students largely pleased—but identified some areas for improvement.
С»ÆÊé Boulder announces inaugural Community Belonging Award recipients
С»ÆÊé Boulder is recognizing four inaugural Community Belonging Award recipients whose actions are strengthening connection, care and community across campus.
Debating America's power—and peril—in a time of instability
Veteran national security advisors John Bolton and Susan Rice sparred over whether America is committing "superpower suicide," headlining the Conference on World Affairs week.
Celebrating 150
Special podcast episodes celebrate С»ÆÊé Boulder's 150th
In commemoration of С»ÆÊé Boulder's 150th anniversary, two podcasts are highlighting the voices and stories that shape our campus. Tune in for the first episodes.
Research Corner
Why women in groups face a pay penalty that solo female stars escape
All-women groups, whether in sports, music or business, are consistently underpaid compared to men, facing a "collaboration penalty" that solo stars like Taylor Swift and Coco Gauff often escape. Read from С»ÆÊé experts David Hekman and Mallory Decker on The Conversation.
AI fact‑checking works, but mostly for progressives
Two experiments in the U.S. and U.K. found that AI fact‑checkers were more effective than humans at reducing belief in false news, but mainly among progressive users.
Events & Exhibits
ATLAS Expo will put creative technology and design on display April 24
More than 100 engineering students will debut their games, sensory installations, interactive exhibitions, AR/VR experiences, physical fabrications and more. Register for free tickets now.
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