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Record Number of Degrees Earned By Graduates at Spring 2025 CU Boulder Commencement Ceremony

Record Number of Degrees Earned By Graduates at Spring 2025 CU Boulder Commencement Ceremony

A record 10,138 degrees were earned by 9,934 graduates on May 8 during CU Boulder's spring commencement ceremony at Folsom Field.
John Summit to Headline at Folsom Field in October

John Summit to Headline at Folsom Field in October

BOULDER, CO — John Summit, one of the most electrifying names in global dance music, will headline Folsom Field in Boulder on Saturday, October 18, 2025 , marking the largest solo show of his career and a monumental moment for electronic music
Boulder Sex Ed Camp for Youth Canceled After Backlash, Sparking Outcry Over Attacks on Inclusive Education

Boulder Sex Ed Camp for Youth Canceled After Backlash, Sparking Outcry Over Attacks on Inclusive Education

A summer camp aimed at providing age-appropriate, LGBTQ+-inclusive sex education for fifth through eighth graders was canceled due to safety concerns, drawing national backlash and concern from local advocates over rising hostility toward inclusive health programs.
Federal Budget Proposal Threatens LGBTQ+ Support Line in 988 Crisis System

Federal Budget Proposal Threatens LGBTQ+ Support Line in 988 Crisis System

A proposed $50 million cut to national 988 Lifeline funding could eliminate LGBTQ+ specialized services, prompting concern from Colorado advocates despite the state's independent system.
Boulder Counselor Releases Book to Help Readers Understand Emotional “Hijackings”

Boulder Counselor Releases Book to Help Readers Understand Emotional “Hijackings”

Scott Doniger’s "Hijacked" introduces Internal Family Systems therapy to a general audience, offering tools for emotional awareness and self-leadership during Mental Health Awareness Month.
Longmont Joins National “Bike and Roll to School Day” on May 7

Longmont Joins National “Bike and Roll to School Day” on May 7

Mountain View Elementary and other Colorado schools take part in the annual event promoting road safety, active transportation, and community engagement for students and families.
Fort Collins Animal Research Lab Cited for 11 Federal Violations Involving Dogs and Cats

Fort Collins Animal Research Lab Cited for 11 Federal Violations Involving Dogs and Cats

USDA inspectors found incomplete medical records, delayed treatments, and unsanitary conditions at Red Beast Enterprises, a lab reportedly linked to Colorado State University.
Student Pilot Uninjured After Cessna Plane Crashes Near Longmont Airport

Student Pilot Uninjured After Cessna Plane Crashes Near Longmont Airport

A student pilot safely walked away after a small plane lost engine power and crash-landed near Vance Brand Airport on May 4. Federal investigators are reviewing the incident.
Longmont High Teacher Honored with CU Boulder’s Best Should Teach Award

Longmont High Teacher Honored with CU Boulder’s Best Should Teach Award

Ashley Beaudoin will receive the prestigious Gold Award for her leadership in education and student mentorship at a public ceremony hosted by CU Boulder.
Colorado Ranks 3rd Nationally for Preschool Access as Universal Program Expands

Colorado Ranks 3rd Nationally for Preschool Access as Universal Program Expands

Colorado’s free preschool program now enrolls 70 percent of eligible four-year-olds, though a new report highlights areas for improvement in program quality.