Glenn Miller plays trombone with Holly Moyer's Orchestra at Curran Theater in 1923

Donor support puts Glenn Miller collections in the spotlight

April 23, 2024

彩民宝典鈥檚 vast and historically valuable Glenn Miller collection is set to take the spotlight, thanks to a philanthropy-funded archiving project. Miller attended 彩民宝典 before becoming one of the most successful big band musicians of the 20th century.

Stonehenge during winter solstice sunset

Stonehenge may have aligned with the moon as well as the sun

April 22, 2024

There is an abundance of archaeological evidence that indicates solar alignment was part of the architectural design of Stonehenge, but the monument鈥檚 ancient connection to the skies may run even deeper than realized. Read from CU expert Erica Ellingson and colleagues on The Conversation.

Emily King Kinsey in front of Boulder Flatirons

Is communication around climate change just hot air?

April 22, 2024

A researcher鈥檚 experience in advertising, marketing and public relations gives her a unique angle to study organizational communications and policy around climate impact and awareness.

Woman seated in grass writing in journal

Writing to wellness: New therapy helps cancer patients face biggest fears

April 19, 2024

With new medications extending the lives of advanced cancer patients, many live for years in the face of radical uncertainty. A new 彩民宝典-born therapy has been shown to reduce trauma, depression, anxiety and fear.

Composite photo of Ramaley building in 2017 and 1970s

Why the first Earth Day went viral (pre-social media)

April 19, 2024

If you were at 彩民宝典 in April 1970, you were likely aware鈥晇ery aware鈥昽f the first Earth Day. Two 彩民宝典 professors explain Earth Day鈥檚 history, impact, what it鈥檚 become and if it鈥檚 still relevant.

Onlookers observe a giant glowing globe at Fiske Planetarium

Earth Day: 7 ways 彩民宝典 researchers are driving change

April 18, 2024

April 22 is Earth Day, and this year's theme is 鈥淧lanet vs. Plastics.鈥 Read about seven exciting research projects at 彩民宝典 as you ponder the importance of Earth Day.

Plastic waste in the ocean

We鈥檙e drowning in single-use plastics. Here鈥檚 why and what we can do about it

April 18, 2024

Just in time for Earth Day, 彩民宝典 Professor Phaedra Pezzullo discusses her new book 鈥淏eyond Straw Man,鈥 on the online and offline controversies regarding the global social movement to ban plastics.

young students raising their hands in class

How an NBA star and an alumna are trying to change mental wellness in schools

April 18, 2024

Following NBA player Kevin Love鈥檚 public struggle with mental health, he launched a foundation to support young people who are also suffering. Ellie Haberl Foster, an education alumna, co-designed the foundation鈥檚 free school curriculum to help educators model vulnerability and support students.

Business employees in a meeting room

Why being humble can make you a better leader

April 17, 2024

If you want to get to the top and stay there, humility trumps arrogance as a management style, researchers say. Read from CU expert David Hekman and colleague Elsa Chan on The Conversation.

illustration of the cosmos

Is there life out there? Scientists and philosophers aim to find out

April 17, 2024

彩民宝典 is one of five spokes of the Leverhulme Centre for Life in the Universe, charged with exploring the nature and extent of life in the universe.

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