Faculty-Staff Edition—April 28, 2025
Read words of wisdom from some of the many talented and innovative students who are graduating and starting on their next adventures. As they become Forever Buffs, they leave their inspirational legacies—with advice and reflection—for those who follow.
Campus Community
For faculty and staff awards, see who students chose
Twelve faculty and staff members were recognized at a special awards ceremony on April 10. Review this year's Marinus Smith Awards recipients.
The Conversation
Italy’s prime minister positioning herself as bridge between EU, Trump—will itÌýwork?
Giorgia Meloni was the only European leader to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration and was the first to visit the White House after the U.S. slapped new tariffs on its allies. Read from CU expert Miranda McCreary and CSU colleague Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager on The Conversation.
Research Corner
New Horizons collects first map of galaxy in important type of ultraviolet light
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft flew past Pluto in 2015, giving it an unprecedented opportunity to view the universe's Lyman-alpha emissions—an important kind of ultraviolet light that can reveal new information about stars, distant galaxies and more.
Recognizing a century of boats against the current
"The Great Gatsby" remains relevant for modern readers by shapeshifting with the times, says ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ scholar Martin Bickman.
Events & Exhibits
CU to host Big 12 women's lacrosse championships
The first Big 12 lacrosse tournament in history is coming to ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ's Prentup Field on May 1 and May 3. Come cheer on the Buffs as they compete for a bid in the NCAA lacrosse tournament.
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