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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 08/10/2026

CU Boulder students are learning what festival curation takes ahead of the Sundance Film Festival’s arrival in January. Associate Professor Kelly Sears shares how hands-on experience can open doors across creative industries. bit.ly/4ASaPKe

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 07/10/2026

In this special conversation, four CU Boulder physics Nobel laureates reflect back on the biggest obstacles they encountered and the lessons they learned along the way. bit.ly/4hmsKB2

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 06/10/2026

Curiosity. Persistence. Impact. Four CU Boulder Nobel laureates share their advice for students who want to make a difference through research. bit.ly/3TxDgfK

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 05/10/2026

Five Nobel laureates. Four in physics. One in chemistry. Countless discoveries that changed our understanding of science. As CU Boulder celebrates 150 years, we’re reflecting on the researchers whose discoveries earned the world’s highest honors. 🔬🏆 bit.ly/4hYt8Wt

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 25/09/2026

Rewind through more than a century of Homecoming traditions and togetherness with these early snapshots of moments that still bring Buffs back to Boulder today. bit.ly/4yi29ey 📸: Photos and history provided by the CU Boulder Heritage Center

Football players in the middle of a play at CU's first homecoming game in 1914. Text reads: 1914. CU's first homecoming. November 7, 1914. C men versus Utah. CU won 33 to 0.

A large depiction of the United States flanked by two ghostly figures is set up outside a house. The art reads "Ghost to Ghost. It's CU over Iowa State." Text reads: 1953. Haunted homecoming decorations. Haunted Homecoming decorations at the 1953 Homecoming game against Iowa State. Gift of Myrtle Browning Fulton to the CU Heritage Center.

Ralphie and her handlers at a 1971 football game. Text reads: 1971. Queen Ralphie. Ralphie accepts her tinfoil homecoming queen crown.

A group of students cheer and laugh under an airplane-styled parade float. Text reads: 1991. Homecoming parade. A Homecoming parade float features Ralphie, the "Tiger Killer."

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 23/09/2026

The Colorado River is on the brink of collapse. What comes next? CU Boulder water expert Doug Kenney weighs in on water cuts, climate impacts and the future of the river. bit.ly/4iuNFCV

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 03/09/2026

An extreme heat event that previously occurred once every 50 years is now happening once every decade. What can individuals do to better protect themselves? Professor Sara Meerow has insights. ↓ bit.ly/3Sr6axr

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 28/08/2026

One week, countless moments making memories. This is what Welcome Week at CU Boulder looks like! Watch the highlights, spot a familiar moment and tell us: Which Welcome Week event was your favorite?

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 26/08/2026

Big news for the future of quantum research! The National Science Foundation is investing in the next phase of CU Boulder and its partners’ work to advance quantum science research and engineering through a $37.5 million award. Read more ↓ bit.ly/4zEZw7p

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 20/08/2026

The new semester is off to a stunning start ☀️⛰️🎒

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 20/08/2026

It’s time for your next adventure. Welcome home—and welcome to the herd! 🦬

Individuals are moving along a sidewalk, each pushing carts filled with personal items and luggage during CU Boulder move-in. Trees line the path, providing shade.

Two people are smiling and engaging with each other outside near Onizuka Hall. One holds a clipboard and pen, while the other holds papers and a tote bag. A banner for Onizuka Hall is visible in the background.

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 19/08/2026

It's that time of year again! 📦🚘🏠 As we begin a new semester, we're excited to welcome more than 7,500 first-year students to campus. This incoming class represents all 50 states and 47 countries. 🌎 SKO BUFFS! 🦬

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 04/08/2026

Why do mosquitoes like you but not your friends? Contrary to popular myth, it's not because you have "sweet blood." In our latest episode of CUriosity, entomologist Samuel Ramsey breaks down what makes mosquitoes attracted to you—and what you can do stop that attraction.

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 03/08/2026

What’s driving this year’s intense wildfires? With dozens of active wildfires ravaging communities across the United States and Canada, @cires.colorado.edu expert Virginia Iglesias is breaking down what you need to know about this fire season and how to protect yourself. ↓ bit.ly/4vRjMzw

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 01/08/2026

For #ColoradoDay, we're spotlighting the #quantum research being conducted on 14er Mount Blue Sky. Researchers at CU Boulder and the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology are putting an optical atomic clock to the test in a way that’s never been done before. bit.ly/4fOQhst

Three individuals are setting up scientific equipment on a rocky mountain summit. In the background, a vast landscape with mountains and a cloudy sky is visible. The text on the image reads, "14er science: Quantum physicists measure whether time moves faster on a mountaintop."

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 24/07/2026

CU Boulder’s Nature, Environment, Science and Technology (NEST) Studio for the Arts brings eco-oriented artists to the Mountain Research Station in a new residency—where creative practice and environmental research meet in the alpine landscape. bit.ly/4ySJg2z

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 16/07/2026

CU Boulder is ranked No. 31 in the recently released Global University Visibility Rankings measuring the brand visibility of universities in countries across the globe, including website traffic, news coverage, social media reach and YouTube engagement. bit.ly/3SWaHId

A person is sitting on a tall chair in a building on the CU Boulder campus, wearing headphones and using a laptop. Large windows offer a view of mountains. The text reads: "No. 31 worldwide. Global University Visibility Rankings, 2026. CU Boulder."

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 10/07/2026

Despite longstanding beliefs that they are not native to the region, new research shows that moose have been in the southern Rockies for centuries. The study’s results could offer important clues to supporting the future of the Colorado moose. ↓ bit.ly/4wuZjS1

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 03/07/2026

Happy Fourth of July weekend, Buffs! 🇺🇸 As we celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary during CU Boulder’s 150th anniversary year, we hope you take time to relax, have fun and enjoy the holiday safely.

CU Boulder's Old Main building surrounded by vibrant green trees. The Flatirons are visible in the distance. A sticker is on top that says "150 years, celebrating University of Colorado Boulder"

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 30/06/2026

CU Boulder has been named one of the world's leading institutions for climate science, ranking eighth globally in the latest analysis of the most highly cited climate research institutions by Carbon Brief. @cires.colorado.edu was also recognized, ranking No. 43 globally. bit.ly/4wkkgis

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 30/06/2026

Is cheatgrass a threat to the American West? A new paper by CU Boulder researchers suggests that on Colorado’s Front Range, cheatgrass may not be invasive after all, and large-scale herbicide spraying could cause more harm than the weed itself. bit.ly/4vf5tot

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 29/06/2026

Colorado's diverse landscapes give rise to a dazzling array of unique wildflowers every summer that people travel far and wide to see. In our latest CUriosity, PhD candidate Sam Ahler (@instaar.bsky.social) discusses what makes Colorado’s wildflowers distinctive and special. More: bit.ly/4xSa8is

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 22/06/2026

Summer is officially here! Talk a walk around campus with us ☀️🌳🌻⛰️

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 17/06/2026

This #NationalMascotDay, we’re celebrating Ralphie, CU Boulder’s legendary live buffalo mascot, and Chip, our beloved character mascot. Here’s to the mascots who make every campus moment a little louder and prouder. Sko Buffs!

Photo strips featuring Ralphie and Chip, CU Boulder's mascots. Text reads: celebrating Ralphie and Chip on National Mascot Day.

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 01/06/2026

On what would have been her 100th birthday, we celebrate Marilyn Monroe’s enduring legacy. Professor Clark Farmer explores Monroe’s immense skill as an actress and her lasting influence in popular culture. bit.ly/4x1uipT

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 29/05/2026

What if one simple shot could reverse your osteoarthritis? A team of researchers from CU Boulder, @cuanschutz.bsky.social and Colorado State University has developed a suite of new therapies that prompt aging or damaged joints to repair themselves within weeks. bit.ly/4uBMV1Q

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 28/05/2026

Will we see a “super El Niño” this coming winter? @cires.colorado.edu scientists explain the predicted weather event and discuss what is likely to happen this fall and winter ↓ bit.ly/4v4KTaA

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 25/05/2026

We remember and honor everyone who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. This flag flies at the heart of our campus—the University Memorial Center (UMC)—dedicated as a living memorial honoring the service and sacrifice of Colorado veterans. #MemorialDay

American flag on a pole on a building at CU Boulder, with a clear blue sky and mountains in the background. Text reads, "Memorial Day: In honor and memory."

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 23/05/2026

#CUBoulder experts available: #SpaceXIPO University of Colorado Boulder experts are available to discuss investing access, index fund exposure and the legal and governance issues surrounding the offerings. Contact: cunews@colorado.edu

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 22/05/2026

Join us June 5 for the Right Here, Right Now Global Youth Climate Summit. Co-hosted by CU Boulder, @ox.ac.uk and UN Human Rights, this interactive 2-4 p.m. MT session invites you to explore eco-imagination and storytelling. Learn more ↓ bit.ly/4e1yzkD

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 16/05/2026

From student experience and sustainability to affordability and access, the Buffs community showed up by submitting over 700 ideas for the Big Ideas initiative—helping shape our next era of impact while celebrating our 150th year. Submit your Big Idea ↓ bit.ly/4uhe9Lh

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 15/05/2026

A SpaceX IPO could matter to ordinary investors—even if they never plan to buy the stock. Professor Shaun Davies has insights ↓ bit.ly/3P484m2

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 07/05/2026

A few favorites from our commencement album we want to share with you 🤳 A record number of grads, proud families and a day we’ll be talking about forever. Some moments are too big not to keep in your pocket. 💛 #ForeverBuffs

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 07/05/2026

Springtime in the Rockies! A fresh view of the Flatirons following the May snow today 🌨️🏔️

Photo of the Flatirons covered in spring snow with green trees in the foreground.

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 30/04/2026

As we get ready to celebrate the incredible #ClassOf2026 at commencement on May 2, hear directly from this year’s grads about what graduating means to them, their next big steps and the advice they’re passing on. bit.ly/4cuoeOu

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 22/04/2026

From recycling heat from data centers to laying foundations made with algae, CU Boulder scientists are working to make tomorrow’s homes and offices more climate friendly. 🌎🏗️ In celebration of #EarthDay, learn more about what's possible ↓ bit.ly/4mMjkQn

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 17/04/2026

A bizarre, perpetually-open clam from Australia is running for Mollusk of the Year, thanks to a CU Boulder researcher. This unique species offers scientists a chance to study how unusual animal forms evolve. Vote for the moon clam ↓ bit.ly/3Qf7Usf @sgn.one @oceanspecies.bsky.social

Two moon clams are displayed against a dark background. Text reads, "Vote! Moon clam vies for Mollusk of the Year, thanks to CU researcher." Image credit to Andy Tan and Lisa Kirkendale is in the top right corner.

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 14/04/2026

Did you know that quantum science and technology are rooted in Colorado? Hear from these students about their quantum research and why it matters. Happy #WorldQuantumDay, Buffs!

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 31/03/2026

For the next 24 hours, Buffs everywhere are coming together to honor 150 years of generosity and shape what’s next. Every gift fuels opportunity for students, accelerates discovery, advances innovation and strengthens our community. Make your gift. Go All In! bit.ly/4uO6CnH #BuffsAllIn

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 30/03/2026

Their talent brings them here. Your generosity helps them thrive. For 150 years, scholarships and community support have opened doors for Buffs. During #BuffsAllIn, your gift ensures that all Buffs have the opportunity to succeed. Support student success ↓ bit.ly/4tbbDVQ

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 27/03/2026

What if patients who needed a new liver could order the part off the shelf? Researchers from CU Boulder, @mit.edu, @harvard.edu and @columbiauniversity.bsky.social are taking on the challenge of manufacturing life-like replacements for the body’s largest internal organ. bit.ly/4lRJReE

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 26/03/2026

For 150 years, bold ideas have defined CU Boulder and extended far beyond our campus. Today, Buffs are turning discovery into real-world progress—from breakthroughs in our labs to solutions serving communities worldwide. Fuel research and innovation ↓ bit.ly/4t0WOFk #BuffsAllIn

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 20/03/2026

Happy first day of spring from CU Boulder 🐝🌼🌱⛰️

A group of people are playing volleyball on a grassy field with a backdrop of the Flatirons, a well-known mountain formation in Boulder, Colorado. The scene includes brick buildings and leafless trees under a clear sky on campus at the University of Colorado Boulder.

A cluster of vibrant yellow tulips with red markings in full bloom, surrounded by lush green leaves in a garden setting.

A bee is perched on a cluster of white blossoms, collecting pollen. The flowers are delicate and surrounded by a few withered petals. The background is blurred, featuring shades of blue and brick red.

A tall tree with white blossoms is in the foreground, with a stone building at the University of Colorado Boulder and clear blue sky in the background.

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 18/03/2026

For student-athletes, being "All In" isn’t just a mindset—it’s how they train, compete and lead every day. During #BuffsAllIn, your support fuels excellence on the field, in the classroom and long after graduation. Make an impact during the month of March ↓ bit.ly/3Na9URs

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 13/03/2026

We’re celebrating over a century of commencement ceremonies and graduating students. Here’s to our past, present and future Buffs! 🎓 bit.ly/4unAx5Z

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 12/03/2026

For 150 years, Buffs have paved the way toward a more sustainable future—and we’re just getting started. 🌎 During Buffs All In, your support advances sustainability initiatives that create impact far beyond Boulder. Explore the funds and make your mark this March. bit.ly/4lrbBGI #BuffsAllIn

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 03/03/2026

No matter the season, we love it here in the 303. Happy #303Day! ⛰️

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 02/03/2026

The countdown to Buffs All In starts now! For 150 years, generosity has shaped CU Boulder. Buffs around the world are coming together this March for a month of philanthropy to power what makes CU bold. Be part of the next 150 years of impact! #BuffsAllIn bit.ly/4cbAvaN

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 27/02/2026

After six years, @laspatcu.bsky.social has said goodbye to Libera. The space instrument will now be integrated onto a satellite to be launched next year. It'll continue a 26-year record of Earth's "energy budget," or how energy flows to Earth from the sun and back into space. bit.ly/4shhfxt

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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 11/02/2026

CU Boulder's future is filled with big ideas. 💭 Chancellor Justin Schwartz delivered his annual State of the Campus address today, highlighting our 150th anniversary and encouraging Buffs to submit ideas for transforming the future of CU Boulder’s societal impact. bit.ly/4rHZ4jY

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