Solving the housing-affordability crisis
August 28, 2025
Hovering around $600,000 in 2025, the median home price in Colorado has skyrocketed in recent years, reflecting a shortage of affordable housing in the state.
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Researchers explore links between asthma, intimate partner violence
August 14, 2025
As a psychology professor and associate vice provost of public good strategy and research at the University of Denver, Anne DePrince, Ph.D., has focused her career on studying the devastating effects of intimate partner violence, known as IPV..
CSU-led regional food business center awards $2M in grants
June 13, 2025
A regional food business center led by Colorado State University and funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture has selected 116 small and medium-size farm and food business projects in Colorado, the Mountain West and the Pacific Northwest to fund with nearly $2 million in grants.
Silicon Flatirons in search of new leader as director plans to move on
June 13, 2025
Silicon Flatirons, a University of Colorado-affiliated group that fosters conversations among technology entrepreneurs, legal professionals, students and lawmakers, is in the market for a new leader as Brad Bernthal, the organization’s executive director since late 2021 and a longtime CU law professor, intends to leave the university after the upcoming fall semester.
DU research promotes human-animal connection
June 13, 2025
Research has shown that animals are good for your mental health. Merely petting a dog causes the release of dopamine and serotonin, and the mere presence of them can help with depression and anxiety.
CU launches Boulder Climate Ventures startup program with Bill Gates’ support
May 15, 2025
The University of Colorado, with the backing of Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy initiative, has launched Boulder Climate Ventures, a program aimed at helping CU students found startup companies that address climate challenges.
Student-led startups win top prizes at CU’s New Venture Challenge
May 15, 2025
Two student- and alumni-led startups focusing on new technologies have taken home the top awards at the University of Colorado Boulder’s annual New Venture Challenge competition.
Boulder Startup Week: Quantum tech — what is it good for?
May 15, 2025
Even if you understand the basics of quantum theory — a big if — wrapping your mind around the near-term utility of quantum technologies can be a stumbling block.
‘A sensitive window’
May 15, 2025
At the University of Denver, the Stress, Early Experiences, and Development (SEED) Research Institute is tackling big issues affecting small children. Founded in 2014 as the SEED Research Center, it became the SEED Research Institute in early 2024.
Panel: Quantum ‘is going to move forward’
March 28, 2025
Although they expressed concern about whether federal research funding would continue, panelists at a Longmont Economic Development Partnership summit on Tuesday agreed that industries involved in quantum computing would continue to grow.