Only 1 in 3 people arrested by ICE have a criminal conviction

An analysis of 1.6 million ICE arrests shows that while arrests are at a historic high, most of those detained have no criminal conviction.

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Bold ideas from the arts, humanities and social sciences backed by Creative Futures Fellowship

Venture Partners at CU Boulder has announced the inaugural cohort of Creative Futures Fellows, supporting arts, humanities and social science projects that

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What Video Evidence Can Reveal — and Conceal

Amid a sea of footage, a new CU Boulder lab is helping viewers make sense of it all.

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We asked Ukrainians what they think of Trump – more view him as an enemy than a friend

Despite holding a low opinion of the US president and his negotiators, most Ukrainians have favorable views toward Americans more generally.

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Meet the LST Team: Jeanne Boswell and Diane Ballard - Institute of Behavioral Science

Our final LifeSkills Training Program Team interviews are with Jeanne Boswell and Dianne Ballard! Jeanne is a professional research assistant and senior implementation coordinator for LST, supporting ...

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Is wildfire smoke bad for your health?

With fires blazing across Colorado and surrounding states, many communities are inundated with smoke this week. How does it impact our health? Is it OK to

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Study uncovers hidden health disparities in 19th-century New York - Institute of Behavioral Science

Industrialization transformed American life in the 19th century, including American health. But the consequences were not felt equally. New research from University of Colorado Boulder Professor of An...

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Ten years after Brexit, the consequences are clear…and complicated

CU Boulder political scientist Joseph Jupille says reverberations from the United Kingdom’s vote to exit the European Union are still being felt a decade

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Meet the LST Team: Katie Carlsen - Institute of Behavioral Science

From military families to rural communities, Katie Carlsen has spent her career helping people build healthier lives through education. Now, as an Implementation Coordinator for LifeSkills Training, s...

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Summer between high school graduation and college is a critical time for preventing risky behaviors – here’s how parents can play a key role

Honest conversations between parents and teens can help incoming college students make safer choices and be more aware of risks.

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Meet the LST Team: Amanda Ladika - Institute of Behavioral Science

Amanda Ladika has spent her career supporting research and prevention programs that promote healthy youth development. As manager of Blueprints for Healthy Youth Development and a data analyst for the...

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Meet the LST Team: Natalie Blunt - Institute of Behavioral Science

Whether she’s raising funds for local LGBTQIA+ organizations or supporting schools across the country, Natalie Blunt knows the importance of strong relationships. Natalie is an implementation coordina...

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AAPI Heritage Month: Payal Hathi - Institute of Behavioral Science

This month, IBS is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month by highlighting members of our community and the perspectives they bring to research, teaching, and public life...

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IBS Training Award supports climate change research in coastal Bangladesh - Institute of Behavioral Science

Climate change is disrupting daily life for coastal fishing communities in Bangladesh. As families adapt, they must also navigate difficult questions about how to preserve cultural traditions, economi...

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Meet the LifeSkills Training Team: Karen Drewelow - Institute of Behavioral Science

The LifeSkills Training Program at CU Boulder partners with schools to help young people build the skills they need to thrive. But who are the people behind the program? Over the next few weeks, we’ll...

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Study: When CEOs mention death, investors pay attention

New research finds that even brief references to death can make investors more open to executives' claims about their skills and success.

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AAPI Heritage Month: Adrian Shin - Institute of Behavioral Science

This month, IBS is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month by highlighting members of our community and the perspectives they bring to research, teaching, and public life...

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Meet the LifeSkills Training Program (LST)Team: Katie Massey Combs - Institute of Behavioral Science

The LifeSkills Training Program at CU Boulder partners with schools to help young people build the skills they need to thrive. But who are the people behind the program? Over the next few weeks, we’ll...

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CUPC workshop explores new method for understanding health from skeletal remains - Institute of Behavioral Science

Drawing accurate health data from skeletal remains is a core issue in the field of bioarchaeology. But one method is showing promise: agent-based modeling. Institute of Behavioral Science (IBS) Resear...

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Hannah Brenkert-Smith promoted to Research Professor at Institute of Behavioral Science - Institute of Behavioral Science

The Institute of Behavioral Science (IBS) at CU Boulder has promoted Hannah Brenkert-Smith to Research Professor in the Environment and Society Program. This promotion reflects Brenkert-Smith’s nation...

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Nicole Bryant honored with 2026 UCSC Staff Excellence Award - Institute of Behavioral Science

Nicole Bryant brings care and clarity to some of the most complex challenges at the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence (CSPV). Bryant, director of finance and administration and research ...

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Reducing crime and improving justice through research: CU Boulder launches new center - Institute of Behavioral Science

The University of Colorado Boulder has launched the CU Center on Crime and Justice (CU CCJ), a new hub dedicated to advancing research on crime, public safety, and the effectiveness of the criminal ju...

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Opinion: University workers shouldn’t have to wait for rights the Colorado regents can grant now

University of Colorado regents must recognize the collective bargaining rights of university employees.

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TikTok doesn’t change minds—it changes moods

New research from CU Boulder political scientist Michelangelo Landgrave finds that watching political influencers on TikTok does not seem to influence young

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Funny business: Humor scholars on whether jokes help or hurt at work

Leeds researchers Tony Kong and Peter McGraw agree humor has real workplace benefits, but pulling it off can be tricky.

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Study probes the ‘new normal’ for older adults, post-COVID

Researchers from CU Boulder find that the pandemic reshaped how people age 55 and older interact with their communities while highlighting the importance of

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