Announcements & Deadlines

Sundance Film Festival ticket packages go on sale Oct. 15

Megan M Rogers — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:56:49 +0000

Sundance Film Festival ticket packages go on sale Oct. 15 Megan M Rogers Fri, 10/09/2026 - 12:56

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How big of a film Buff are you?

If you are considering buying a ticket package to the Sundance Film Festival, which will be held at campus venues and across Boulder Jan. 21–31, you'll want to act fast—package sales open at 10 a.m. Oct. 15 and can sell out quickly.

Buy your ticket package

For students

A new Ignite Ticket Package presented by Adobe gives 18- to 25-year-olds and all enrolled students access to 10 in-person tickets and five online tickets for screenings from Jan. 24 (day four) through the Festival's wrap on Jan. 31 for the discounted price of $275.

The Ignite Package gives festival-goers early access to film screening selections before public single-ticket sales open up; allows you to change film screening selections up to four hours before a screening starts; and provides access to exclusive Ignite events.

Learn more

The 2027 Sundance Film Festival is Jan. 21–31. More opportunities will be shared in coming months on the �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder-Sundance Film Festival website and in your �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder Today email.

Questions? Contact Buff Info.

Calling all film Buffs: Sundance Film Festival ticket packages will be available at 10 a.m. Oct. 15 and can sell out quickly. New this year is a discounted package for students.

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New Global Leader in Residence initiative to connect campus with international changemakers

Megan M Rogers — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:04:15 +0000

New Global Leader in Residence initiative to connect campus with international changemakers Megan M Rogers Thu, 10/08/2026 - 10:04

�鶹��Ѱ��Boulder’s student body has long been known to have a thirst for global experiences. More than 4,000 students participated in education abroad programs during the last academic year alone. Now, a new program will bring new opportunities to gain extraordinary global perspectives without leaving campus.

Vice Chancellor for Global Affairs Jill Blondin on Tuesday announced a partnership between her office and the Center for Leadership to launch the Global Leader in Residence initiative. The new program is made possible in part by $150,000 in seed funding over three years from the Boettcher Foundation, and �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder’s Center for Leadership will serve as the administrative home of the program.

Vice Chancellor for Global Affairs Jill Blondin

Director of the Center for Leadership Stefanie Johnson

“Our goal is to expose students to diverse models of leadership and provide them with sustained opportunities to learn from leaders who have shaped policy, science, business, education, the arts, human rights, sustainability and other areas of global importance,” said Blondin, who was named in May as �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder’s first vice chancellor for global affairs. “We are grateful to the Boettcher Foundation for their generous gift that creates a launching pad for these opportunities for our students.”

The investment builds on the Boettcher Foundation’s longstanding commitment to developing courageous leaders and strengthening communities across Colorado. By bringing accomplished global leaders into sustained engagement with �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder students and the broader university community, the initiative will expose emerging leaders to new perspectives, experiences and approaches to leadership that can shape how they contribute to Colorado and beyond.

“Developing Colorado’s next generation of leaders requires giving them opportunities to learn from people whose experiences and perspectives are different from their own,” said Boettcher Foundation President and CEO Katie Kramer, a graduate of �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder, where she was a Presidents Leadership Class Scholar and honors graduate of the Leeds School of Business. “Bringing global leaders to Colorado will challenge students to think differently, expand their understanding of leadership, and build connections between what is happening in our state and the larger world. We are excited to help create those opportunities right here in Colorado.”

The Global Leader in Residence program will welcome internationally recognized leaders, scholars, innovators and changemakers to �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder for residencies ranging from several months to an academic year, starting in spring 2027. The leaders will engage students, faculty and the broader community through classroom visits, public lectures, workshops, mentoring, research, collaborations and signature university events like the Conference on World Affairs.

“Global engagement is not a separate activity that sits alongside our academic mission, and we have many great leaders and units around campus committed to creating transformational learning experiences that prepare our students to lead in an increasingly interconnected world,” said Stefanie Johnson, director of the Center for Leadership and a professor in organizational leadership and information analytics. “That’s why we envision the Global Leader in Residence as a university-wide partnership in which campus units will have the opportunity to help shape what each residency ultimately looks like.”

Each residency will be anchored within an academic college, school, institute, center or interdisciplinary partnership that best aligns with the selected leader’s expertise. The area of expertise and impact for the first Global Leader in Residence will be sustainability.

“The emphasis on sustainability this first year aligns one of �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder’s four campus priorities with an issue of immense magnitude that we share with communities around the world,” Blondin said. “We want every student, faculty member, researcher and staff member to be able to engage across borders, cultures and perspectives, because the most important challenges and opportunities we face today are global in nature.”

Due to a compressed timeline in the first year and the intent to have the inaugural resident on campus in time for the Conference on World Affairs this spring, a selection committee will identify candidates, work with potential host units and select this year’s Global Leader in Residence. Anyone with suggestions of prominent individuals for this year’s leader can submit them via webform by Oct. 15. In future years, there will be a formal call for nominations and proposals to host the Global Leader in Residence.

The new program, aimed at providing students with extraordinary global perspectives on �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder's campus, is made possible in part by $150,000 in seed funding over three years from the Boettcher Foundation.

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New Frontiers awards $300K to advance ambitious interdisciplinary research

Chloe Fischer — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:10:52 +0000

New Frontiers awards $300K to advance ambitious interdisciplinary research Chloe Fischer Thu, 10/01/2026 - 14:10

Two �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder research teams will receive a combined $300,000 to advance interdisciplinary projects focused on geospatial artificial intelligence and geothermal energy development.

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Three Minute Thesis competition application now open

Megan M Rogers — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:38:53 +0000

Three Minute Thesis competition application now open Megan M Rogers Wed, 09/30/2026 - 07:38

This signature event challenges doctoral students to explain their research in three minutes to a general audience and a panel of judges. Register by Oct. 12 to participate.

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�鶹��Ѱ��Boulder lands another Forbes top employer accolade

Megan M Rogers — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:11:25 +0000

�鶹��Ѱ��Boulder lands another Forbes top employer accolade  Megan M Rogers Wed, 09/30/2026 - 07:11

Forbes has once again recognized �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder as a top employer. 

The global media company ranked �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder as the top higher education employer in Colorado in its "2026 Best Employers by State" list. The university placed 13th overall on the state list and third among employers headquartered in Colorado. 

The recognition follows �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder's appearance earlier this year on Forbes' "2026 America's Best Large Employers" list, where the university ranked No. 4 among large employers in Colorado.

The Best Employers by State ranking, developed by Forbes in partnership with market research firm Statista, surveyed more than 245,000 employees nationwide and evaluated organizations on workplace culture, compensation and benefits, flexibility, career advancement opportunities and overall reputation.

“Our faculty and staff are the driving force behind �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder’s excellence in teaching, research, creative work and service,” said Robyn Fergus, vice chancellor of human resources. “We are committed to fostering a workforce where employees feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive both professionally and personally. This recognition affirms the strength of our community, the extraordinary dedication of our people and the culture we continue to build together—a culture that prioritizes well-being, professional development and meaningful engagement.”  

�鶹��Ѱ��Boulder continues to invest in faculty and staff development. Last year, the university established the Division of Employee Health and Well-Being, a standalone unit dedicated to helping faculty and staff thrive both personally and professionally. 

“Recognition like this reflects the investments �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder continues to make in its people,” said Jess Doty, associate vice chancellor of Employee Health and Well-Being. “When employees feel supported in their health, well-being and professional growth, they are able to thrive. The ninth annual Health and Wellness Summit in early November will bring together faculty and staff for presentations and workshops, giving them the opportunity to focus on their personal and professional well-being. The summit, like this accolade, reinforces the importance of our employees who make this university exceptional.” 

�鶹��Ѱ��Boulder also offers a suite of benefits, including retirement investing, vacation leave, medical and dental coverage, and paid parental leave. 

Forbes has ranked �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder among the "Best Employers by State" and "America's Best Large Employers" lists this year. 

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AB Nexus awards $825K to intercampus research teams

Megan M Rogers — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:44:24 +0000

AB Nexus awards $825K to intercampus research teams Megan M Rogers Tue, 09/29/2026 - 10:44

The �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder and �鶹��Ѱ��Anschutz collaborations—spanning AI, brain health, infectious disease and pediatric medicine—aim to advance human health and build new pathways to external funding.

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3 new interdisciplinary centers launching to advance AI and quantum at �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder

Megan M Rogers — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:49:33 +0000

3 new interdisciplinary centers launching to advance AI and quantum at �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder Megan M Rogers Fri, 09/25/2026 - 13:49

�鶹��Ѱ��Boulder computer science researchers are launching three new interdisciplinary centers to advance artificial intelligence and quantum computing.

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Michael McGehee, Keith Waters named 2026–27 Distinguished Research Lectureship recipients

Chloe Fischer — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:49:42 +0000

Michael McGehee, Keith Waters named 2026–27 Distinguished Research Lectureship recipients Chloe Fischer Thu, 09/24/2026 - 12:49

Michael McGehee, Chemical and Biological Engineering, and Keith Waters, College of Music, have been recognized with Distinguished Research Lectureships, which are among the most esteemed honors bestowed by the faculty upon a faculty member at �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder.

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�鶹��Ѱ��Boulder celebrates topping out of new chemistry and applied mathematics facility

Megan M Rogers — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:15:30 +0000

�鶹��Ѱ��Boulder celebrates topping out of new chemistry and applied mathematics facility Megan M Rogers Thu, 09/24/2026 - 07:15

Left to right: Irene Blair, dean of the Division of Natural Sciences; Joost de Gouw, chair of the Department of Chemistry; Braulio Baptista, partner at ZGF Architects; Mark Hoefer, chair of the Department of Applied Mathematics; Katherine Eggert, interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Photo by Patrick Campbell/�鶹��Ѱ��Boulder.

�鶹��Ѱ��Boulder on Wednesday, Sept. 23, marked a major milestone in the construction of its new Chemistry and Applied Mathematics (CHAP) facility, celebrating the topping out of the building with university leaders, project partners, faculty and staff.

The ceremony recognized completion of the building's structural frame and provided an opportunity to honor the many people helping bring the project from vision to reality.

"The progress we celebrate today reflects the dedication and collaboration of countless individuals who have helped advance this project," said �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder Chancellor Justin Schwartz. "The Chemistry and Applied Math facility will be transformational in supporting the next generation of discoveries, learning opportunities and interdisciplinary partnerships at �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder."

Located across Regent Drive from the �鶹��Ѱ��Events Center on Main Campus, the facility will house the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Applied Mathematics. The building is designed to provide modern research laboratories, classrooms, collaboration spaces and future capacity for specialized quantum research.

The new facility will support research and teaching in fields including analytical spectroscopy, environmental chemistry, computational mathematics and the statistical sciences while creating opportunities for greater collaboration among students, faculty and researchers.

“The CHAP facility represents an investment in people as well as a building,” said Irene Blair, dean of the Division of Natural Sciences. “It was designed to bring students, faculty and researchers together around important questions, creating opportunities for learning, discovery and innovation for years to come.”

Project leaders also highlighted the facility's sustainability goals. The building is designed to be the most energy-efficient and low-carbon research building in �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder’s history, with sustainability features including low-embodied carbon materials such as cross-laminated timber construction (also known as CLT or mass timber), heat-recovery systems, low-temperature hot water systems ready for �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder's future decarbonized central utility loop and alignment with the Buy Clean Colorado Act.

A topping out ceremony is a long-standing construction tradition that marks the placement of a building's final structural beam. Prior to the beam being lifted into place, attendees were invited to sign the beam, leaving messages commemorating the milestone and the future impact of the facility.

During tours of the site, guests saw firsthand how the project is taking shape and learned more about the building's future role in supporting research, education and innovation at �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder.

Work on the facility will continue over the coming months, with the finish anticipated in fall 2027.

Today's celebration represents an important milestone, and it is also a reminder of what lies ahead: a facility designed to help researchers tackle complex challenges, support student success and strengthen �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder's leadership in science, mathematics and innovation for years to come.

�鶹��Ѱ��Boulder has marked a major milestone in construction of its new Chemistry and Applied Mathematics Building. The topping out ceremony recognized completion of the structural frame and the university leaders, project partners, faculty and staff bringing the project to life.

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Campuswide commitment and action earn �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder international sustainability award

Megan M Rogers — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:57:38 +0000

Campuswide commitment and action earn �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder international sustainability award Megan M Rogers Tue, 09/22/2026 - 08:57

�鶹��Ѱ��Boulder has been awarded Sustainability Institution of the Year by the International Green Gown Awards, making it the first U.S. institution to receive the prestigious international honor recognizing universities that demonstrate a sustained, institution-wide commitment to sustainability and meaningful progress across their operations, academics and engagement with their communities.

Presented by the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC), the Green Gown Awards celebrate sustainability leadership across higher education worldwide. Since 2014, the awards have recognized institutions and projects that are helping transform the role of higher education in addressing environmental and social challenges.

The judges recognized �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder’s holistic approach, which integrates sustainability into research, education, campus operations, governance and community engagement, along with its progress in tracking and reporting measurable outcomes.

“This recognition is a reflection of the fact that sustainability at �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder is a team sport,” said Andrew Mayock, vice chancellor of sustainability at �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder. “It is the result of a community-wide commitment to making sustainability part of how we teach, how we conduct research, how we operate our campus and how we engage with the world around us.”

International Green Gown Awards 2026 Winner badge

This approach was showcased by �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder’s long history of sustainability leadership, from world-class climate science research to sustainability-focused curriculum across colleges and departments, accelerated by the SPIKE Center for Sustainability Education. �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder is also home to the nation’s oldest student-driven environmental center, is one of the most bike-friendly campuses in the nation, has eliminated single-use plastics in dining halls and campuswide and has a 50-year history of student-led campus recycling efforts.

More recent efforts include an ambitious climate action plan, Boulder Climate Ventures and a growing portfolio of sustainability-related research, innovation and spinouts. �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder also partners with businesses, organizations and peers in Boulder, Colorado, the U.S. and globally to develop collaborative approaches to climate change and sustainability-related issues. For example, �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder partners with the University of California, Los Angeles, on managing the Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force, which works in 11 countries, across 54 states and provinces, and covers one-third of the world’s tropical forests. (The GCF Task Force Secretariat is based out of UCLA, Los Angeles, in collaboration with �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder.)

The recognition comes during �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder’s 150th anniversary year, a milestone that Chancellor Justin Schwartz said makes the award particularly meaningful.

“Receiving the Green Gown Award during �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder’s 150th anniversary is especially meaningful because it honors our history and defines our future,” Schwartz said. “This recognition reflects the dedication of an entire community, our faculty, staff, students and partners—all who believe higher education must lead on the defining challenges of our time. I am grateful for their dedication and proud of how �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder continues to integrate sustainability into our teaching, research, operations and public mission.”

�鶹��Ѱ��Boulder joins past recipients such as McGill University and the University of Technology Sydney as an international leader in sustainability. This year’s Green Gown Award winners represent institutions and initiatives from 18 countries across six continents.

The Sustainability Institution of the Year award is determined through a two-stage application and judging process involving experts from leading sustainability and higher education organizations, including the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), International Association of Universities (IAU) and Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).

�鶹��Ѱ��Boulder plans to build on its institutional foundation and history tied to sustainability, growing the university’s impact on campus and beyond by educating the climate leaders of tomorrow and investing in research, innovation and collaborative partnerships to drive real-time action and change.

The university was named Sustainability Institution of the Year by the International Green Gown Awards, making �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder the first U.S. institution to receive the prestigious international honor.

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