The Flatirons are waiting, and so is campus. In just a few weeks, thousands of new students will arrive at the University of Colorado Boulder to begin one of the biggest chapters of their lives. Whether you’re an incoming freshman or the parent of one, the days leading up to move-in can feel exciting, overwhelming, […]

Boulder has another reason to celebrate. The University of Colorado Boulder has been named Colorado’s highest-ranked university in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities rankings, tying for No. 105 in the world. The ranking places CU Boulder among the planet’s leading research institutions and reinforces its reputation as one of America’s […]

Few places capture the spirit of the University of Colorado Boulder quite like Norlin Library. In today’s spectacular aerial photograph, the library rises proudly at the center of the historic Norlin Quadrangle, surrounded by CU’s signature red-tile roofs, tree-lined walkways, and beautifully landscaped lawns. Framed by the dramatic Flatirons in the distance, this view showcases […]

On a brilliant summer day in Boulder, Colorado, today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures one of the city’s most recognizable sights: the red-tiled rooftops of the University of Colorado Boulder campus beneath blue skies and the dramatic backdrop of the Flatirons. The scene is unmistakably Boulder. Across campus, warm red-orange roofs rise above green […]

Why Everyone Ends Up at CU Boulder’s University Memorial Center BOULDER, Colo. — If there’s one place that captures the spirit of the University of Colorado Boulder, it’s the University Memorial Center, better known simply as the UMC. Whether students are grabbing lunch between classes, studying with friends, meeting for a club event, or simply […]

From CU Students to Longtime Locals, More Boulder Residents Are Finding Connection in New Ways If you’ve spent any time in Boulder recently, you’ve probably noticed something changing. More people are looking for ways to meet friends, build community, and enjoy social life without alcohol being the center of the experience. Some are sober. Others […]

There are few sights more iconic—or more alive with possibility—than the campus of University of Colorado Boulder on a perfect Colorado day. Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures the heart of Boulder magic: vibrant green lawns, the warm glow of red-tiled roofs, and the dramatic Flatirons rising against the Rocky Mountains in the background. […]

On a beautiful Colorado afternoon, a group of students at the University of Colorado Boulder sits together on a campus bench, enjoying one of those perfect Boulder days that seem almost too good to be real. Laptops rest on their laps, backpacks sit nearby, and conversations flow easily as they soak up the sunshine between […]

A Beautiful Day on the Grass at the Heart of CU Boulder On a perfect Colorado afternoon, the lawn outside Norlin Library becomes one of the most peaceful and iconic gathering spots on the campus of University of Colorado Boulder. Students spread out blankets, open laptops, toss Frisbees, study for finals, or simply lean back […]

The national debate around college costs continues to grow in 2026, but a new return on investment study suggests that earning a degree from the University of Colorado Boulder may still be one of the smartest long term investments students can make. A recent 2026 analysis highlighted by The Washington Post examining college return on […]