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Colorado’s leading public research university, transforming lives since 1876. Official account. AAU member. #CUBoulder
Boulder, Colorado
Joined August 2012
Men place third overall and the women finish fifth in one of the deepest conference fields in the nation. At the 2025 Allstate Big 12 Cross Country Championships. #GoBuffs
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Feeling a little jumpy this Halloween? 👻 @CUArtsSciences researchers just found the brain region that helps us detect danger and calm down when it’s not actually scary. Read more ↓ https://t.co/SgmQUNNf37
colorado.edu
Researchers have identified a brain circuit that helps animals swiftly respond to perceived threats—and dial down that response when they learn there’s no real
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Our impact stretches far beyond campus. CU Boulder generated $5 billion across the state during the last fiscal year. 👏 Read more about our economic impact in a study by @leedsbiz ↓ https://t.co/Uff6VZPvKe
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A new report from the Leeds School of Business shows CU Boulder's statewide economic contribution over the previous fiscal year.
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Happy Halloween, Buffs! 🎃 Share your best CU-themed pumpkins with us ⬇️
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Hurricane Melissa’s sudden turn toward Jamaica wasn’t random; atmospheric forces made it inevitable. CU expert Ethan Murray breaks down how forecasters knew where it was headed. @ConversationUS @CUArtsSciences
https://t.co/HlmeJrqZZx
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Tropical storms are guided by many different wind patterns: big, like the Bermuda high, and small. A hurricane researcher explains their role in why so many storms veered off into the Atlantic in...
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Winter conferral is coming soon! Plan ahead for the best conferral experience. For more information, visit our website to review the full list of winter recognition ceremonies. Sko Buffs! https://t.co/nHP2T4lNl7
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🎃 Happy almost Halloween, Buffs! A few tips: 🖤 Stay with your crew: no one left behind. 💛 Pace yourself & keep an eye on your drink. 🖤 Consent is key — always ask. 💛 Be bright, be seen, dress warm. 🖤 Use the CU Boulder Safe app. 💛 Drive smart — use CU NightRide.
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The CU Boulder Homecoming parade will take place tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 31, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Street closures will begin at 5:30 p.m. and reopen after the pep rally, around 8 p.m. Please see important route information: https://t.co/HMufTKGLHM
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What can horror films teach us about society? 👻 In this episode of CUriosity, sociologist Laura Patterson from @CUArtsSciences tackles that question to explore what the genre reveals about the world we live in. What's your favorite scary movie? https://t.co/cN30li4ufv
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a time to honor those affected, celebrate progress and inspire hope for a healthier future. At CU Boulder, breast cancer research aims to transform survivors’ lives and find ways to support long-term health. https://t.co/jMPij8XrNa
colorado.edu
Hormone-blocking drugs can be life-saving for breast cancer survivors, reducing risk of recurrence by as much as 50%. Yet many patients stop taking them early
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It's not a glitch in the matrix, it's a mathematical phenomenon! 🌊 @CUArtsSciences Mark Hoefer and team unlocked the secrets of tidal bores in multiple dimensions. Dive into the “matrix tide” phenomenon on China’s Qiantang River ↓ https://t.co/jqb288SIc6
colorado.edu
CU Boulder applied mathematician Mark Hoefer and colleagues answer a longstanding question of how to understand tidal bores in multiple dimensions.
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Sko Buffs!! ⚽️ @CUBuffsSoccer
Jumping 11 spots this week to No. 11 📈 Our highest ranking since Sept. 19, 2006! #SideBeforeSelf // #GoBuffs
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Committed to a greener future 🌎 CU Boulder has been named one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible universities in @ThePrincetonRev with a Green Rating of 98 points out of 99 possible. https://t.co/278IbQzvbW
colorado.edu
CU Boulder has been recognized as one of the nation's most environmentally responsible universities in The Princeton Review's 2026 Guide to Green Colleges,
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New research from @leedsbiz shows that while privacy rules aim to protect consumers, they may be unintentionally increasing costs for small businesses, slowing innovation and leaving underserved consumers behind. Read more ↓ https://t.co/96Ucj9OLDs
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New research finds that laws designed to safeguard personal data can backfire, slowing innovation, raising costs and leaving disadvantaged consumers behind.
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Trapped for thousands of years, ancient microbes buried in Arctic permafrost are stirring back to life. 🧊 A new @CUArtsSciences study reveals they may still be capable of forming thriving colonies. https://t.co/U3F1T4XxIi
colorado.edu
Across the Arctic, bacteria and other microorganisms have become trapped underground in frozen soil and ice. A new study finds that these ancient microbes may
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‘Breaking Bad’ actor Giancarlo Esposito comes to CU Boulder on Nov. 4 to discuss the impact of creative expression in times of change, the power of human connection and the importance of tenacity. Save your seat! ↓ https://t.co/pFnwhutmUa
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Emmy-nominated actor, director and producer Giancarlo Esposito will speak at CU Boulder's Macky Auditorium, a guest of the student-run Distinguished Speakers
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Why do some thoughts refuse to leave? 🧠 @CUArtsSciences graduate student Jacob DeRosa is uncovering how the brain clears out unwanted thoughts. https://t.co/eamzu8RA9Y
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CU Boulder graduate student researcher Jacob DeRosa delves into the brain's ability to remove unwanted thoughts.
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A global Amazon Web Services outage knocked out apps from Snapchat to Venmo… and sent shock-waves through the economy. Our network expert at @CUEngineering breaks down how a single DNS failure became a massive disruption. Read more ↓ https://t.co/bXCorhWWEP
colorado.edu
A CU Boulder network expert discusses Monday’s Amazon Web Services network outage and its wide-ranging impacts.
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A troubling trend for marine life 🐬 The lifespan of female common dolphins in the North Atlantic has dropped by 7 years, with many caught in commercial fishing nets. @INSTAAR researchers at #CUBoulder share what this means for marine ecosystems. https://t.co/5cx67S6qPk
colorado.edu
The longevity of female common dolphins has decreased by seven years in the last two decades in regions of the North Atlantic, with many getting caught in
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