Welcome to Boulder, Buffs. The Flatirons are impossible to ignore, and your first month on campus is the perfect time to experience why so many students fall in love with this place. Before classes, club meetings, and late nights on the Hill take over your schedule, lace up your shoes and hit the trails. These […]

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 a way of turning an ordinary summer evening into something unforgettable, and today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day proves that you don’t need color to capture its beauty. This striking black-and-white photograph showcases one of the city’s most iconic views, with the University of Colorado Boulder in the foreground and the majestic Flatirons, […]

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 […]

Colorado has received its annual report card from U.S. News & World Report, and while the state slipped in the overall rankings, it earned one of the nation’s highest honors. In the 2026 Best States rankings, Colorado placed No. 17 overall, down from No. 11 in 2025. The biggest headline, however, is that Colorado ranked […]

There are few sights in Colorado more breathtaking than an aerial view of the University of Colorado Boulder during the height of summer. From above, the campus unfolds like a work of art, where lush green trees frame the university’s signature red-tile rooftops, creating one of the most recognizable and picturesque landscapes in higher education. […]

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 […]