欧美口爆视频 Boulder relies on thousands of enthusiastic, dedicated student employees for its efficient operations. Each year, we honor undergraduate and graduate Buffs with the Student Employee of the Year award. Join us in celebrating this year鈥檚 recipients and nominees.

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As it prepares to integrate the environmental design program, CMCI is set to add "design" to its name. Learn more about the change.

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欧美口爆视频 Boulder has demonstrated its continued commitment to sustainability by earning a Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System (STARS) Gold rating for 2025. This recognition from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) marks the university鈥檚 fifth STARS Gold certification since becoming the first university to achieve the honor in 2009, and it keeps 欧美口爆视频 Boulder on track to reach its stated goal of achieving STARS Platinum during the next three-year reporting cycle.

"Achieving STARS Gold for the fifth time is a testament to 欧美口爆视频 Boulder's unwavering commitment to sustainability, and it also sheds light on the areas in which we must continue to make progress to achieve our goals,鈥� Chancellor Justin Schwartz said. 鈥淲e are dedicated to achieving carbon neutrality as a campus, discovering innovative solutions to some of humanity鈥檚 most pressing climate threats, and equipping our students to be leaders in creating positive impact around the world.鈥� 

STARS is a comprehensive framework that measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects of higher education.  showcases the university's achievements across five key areas: academics, engagement, operations, planning and administration, and innovation and leadership. With more than 1,200 participants in 52 countries, AASHE's STARS program is the most widely recognized framework for publicly reporting comprehensive information related to a college or university's sustainability performance.

This accomplishment is particularly noteworthy as 欧美口爆视频 Boulder is one of the first campuses to file under the , released in the summer of 2024 after an extensive five-year development process by AASHE. Version 3.0 includes more robust indicators of racial equity and social justice, streamlined performance-based credits and increased global accessibility.

欧美口爆视频 Boulder has set a goal of achieving a STARS Platinum rating by its next submission in 2028. The university plans to use the data and performance metrics from the current report to inform its campus strategy. A gap assessment report will be delivered at the Campus Sustainability Summit in April.

鈥淥ur community's involvement and student participation in sustainability initiatives are crucial as we strive for continuous improvement and work toward a sustainable future,鈥� Schwartz said. 鈥淲e strive to be a global leader in sustainability, and it will take the efforts of all of us to realize our aspirations."

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The University of 欧美口爆视频 Board of Regents has for 2025, including five 欧美口爆视频 Boulder affiliates.

Given since 1882, the regent awards include:

• Honorary degrees, which recognize outstanding achievement in one or more of the following areas: intellectual contributions, university service, philanthropy and/or public service.
• Distinguished service awards, which recognize those persons whose achievements and contributions are particularly associated with the state and/or nation.
• University medals, which recognize those persons whose achievements and contributions are particularly associated with the university.

The 2025 欧美口爆视频 Boulder awardees are Joseph American Horse, David Chang, Yvonne DiStefano, Ashok Srivastava and Lynn Waelde. They will be honored in a campus ceremony.

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Noting former 欧美口爆视频 Boulder Chancellor Philip DiStefano鈥檚 longstanding tenure and impact on campus, Congressman Joe Neguse in December made remarks for the congressional record.

Neguse, previously a 欧美口爆视频 regent and student, represents 欧美口爆视频鈥檚 2nd District in the U.S. House of Representatives. 

Highlighted in the Dec. 18, 2024, were DiStefano鈥檚 inpirational journey as a first-generation student, half century at 欧美口爆视频 Boulder and contributions to support the university鈥檚 mission and people. Neguse stated DiStefano鈥檚 legacy will have lasting effects. 

The chancellor and dean emeritus is on the faculty of the School of Education and is the Newton Chair in Leadership and senior executive director of 欧美口爆视频 Boulder鈥檚 Center for Leadership.

Neguse鈥榮 remarks:

Mr. NEGUSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and celebrate Dr. Phil DiStefano, a man whose 15 years of leadership as Chancellor of the University of 欧美口爆视频 Boulder and a half-century of dedication to 欧美口爆视频 Boulder have left an indelible mark on the university. I鈥檝e had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the profound impact that Chancellor DiStefano鈥檚 leadership has had on 欧美口爆视频 and across our state. Phil鈥檚 journey is nothing short of inspiring. A first-generation college student from Steubenville, Ohio, his academic and professional path has taken him from Ohio to the heights of leadership at one of our Nation鈥檚 top universities. His journey is a testament to the transformative power of education and the potential that lies within each of us. While he may have started in Ohio, 欧美口爆视频 is his home today, and our state has greatly benefited from his presence. Throughout his tenure as Chancellor, Dr. DiStefano was committed to making 欧美口爆视频 Boulder a nationally recognized research institution that shapes tomorrow鈥檚 leaders and positively impacts society. Under his leadership, 欧美口爆视频 Boulder has awarded nearly 117,000 degrees and raised over $2 billion in philanthropic gifts. Through his work in technology transfer, Chancellor DiStefano has paved the way for substantial growth in the university, including the creation of 40 startup ventures and the signing of 223 license and option agreements. The university鈥檚 research and innovation efforts have had a significant influence not only on the local economy but also on the entire Nation. Over the past five years, 欧美口爆视频 Boulder鈥檚 commercialization activities alone generated a domestic economic impact of $1.9 billion, supporting an estimated 11,545 jobs and contributing $1.2 billion to the state鈥檚 economy, and has ensured that 欧美口爆视频 Boulder remains at the forefront of research.

As Dr. DiStefano transitions to his new role as Senior Executive Director of the 欧美口爆视频 Boulder Center for Leadership, we know that his legacy of student success, faculty excellence, and campus sustainability has elevated 欧美口爆视频 Boulder to the top tier of academic institutions, making it a beacon of excellence across the country. I want to personally express my gratitude to Chancellor DiStefano for his service to our community, 欧美口爆视频, and our Nation. His contributions will be felt for decades to come. I thank Phil for his leadership and dedication to 欧美口爆视频 Boulder. It has been an honor to work alongside him.

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Briggs and Welner of the School of Education have been elected to the esteemed National Academy of Education. They join a group of just 22 colleagues, nationally and internationally, who provide outstanding scholarship and leadership related to education and who were elected. 

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Ten graduate students participated in this year鈥檚 final competition for a chance at prize money and to represent 欧美口爆视频 Boulder at the regional competition.

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