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Help shape CU’s next Strategic Plan by completing survey

An important stage in the development of CU’s Strategic Plan 2.0 continues with the current survey of all members of the CU community. Faculty, staff and...
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Changes to systemwide administrative policy statements took effect Jan. 1

The Office of Policy and Efficiency (OPE) has announced updates to several administrative policy statements from the Academic Affairs and Employee Services...
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Boettcher early career investigator application deadline nears

CU faculty researchers are reminded to apply for 2026 Boettcher Investigator status. New this year is an Intent to Apply form, which is due this Friday (see...
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Call for nominations: 2026 Staff Excellence Awards

The University of Colorado Staff Council (UCSC) invites nominations for the 2026 Staff Excellence Awards, which recognize staff members who have gone above and...
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Three CU CPE webinars slated for January

The CU CPE (Continuing Professional Education) program is offered at no cost to current CU employees. Employees who don’t need formal CPE, but who are seeking...
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Event recap: 17th Annual Mountain Lion Research Day 2025

Mountain Lion Research Day is an opportunity for the UCCS campus to experience high-caliber research conducted by members of the UCCS community. It is also a...
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Federal update: NDAA, NSF NCAR Rescope, more

From Dec. 19, this update from CU Federal Relations and Counsel includes information on NDAA, NSF NCAR Rescope, AHEAD Workforce Pell Consensus, WH Travel Ban,...
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Start 2026 right: This checklist helps you make the most of your benefits

Start 2026 right: This checklist helps you make the most of your benefits

As we all focus more on home and community during the holidays and make our plans for 2026, take the time to review your University of Colorado benefits to...
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Hellems to reopen: A new era of sustainability and learning

Hellems to reopen: A new era of sustainability and learning

After more than two years, the historic Hellems Arts and Sciences building is ready to welcome faculty, staff and students back to campus life. This month,...
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Campus and community gather for American Revolution program

For six nights, people interested in history, political science and geography gathered from across campus and the Colorado Springs community to watch “The...
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Federal update: NDAA House passage, more

From Dec. 12, this update from CU Federal Relations and Counsel includes information on NDAA House Passage, GENESIS Mission Launch, AI EO, Scientific...
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Spring 2026 tuition assistance applications now open

Spring 2026 tuition assistance applications now open

The University of Colorado’s Tuition Assistance Benefit (TAB) application is open for the spring 2026 semester. This valuable benefit provides an opportunity...
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Employees can begin retirement process with new Retirement Ready Application

Employees can begin retirement process with new Retirement Ready Application

A new OnBase form in the University of Colorado employee portal allows employees to quickly and smoothly begin their retirement process. The Retirement Ready...
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2025 CU Food Fight nets $90k in donations

The 2025 CU Food Fight raised an astonishing $90,740 for the food pantries at UCCS and CU Denver. 670 donors joined in the battle against hunger on campus,...
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Conference explores ethics surrounding data from wearable tech

If you are reading this, odds are good that you have an Apple Watch, a Garmin or an Oura Ring to track your sleep or count your steps every day. But have you...
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Federal update: ED dismantling lawsuit, more

From Dec. 5, this update from CU Federal Relations and Counsel includes information on ED Dismantling Lawsuit, ED Foreign Funding Portal, DOJ H-1B Lawsuit...
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Reminder: Complete email survey to help shape CU’s next Strategic Plan

Faculty Council recently heard an update on the development of CU’s Strategic Plan 2.0, which will succeed the existing five-year Strategic Plan at the end of...
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Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences launches Grand Rounds Series

The UCCS Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences has launched its new Grand Rounds Presentation Series, beginning with a...
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Federal update: ED office and operations changes, more

From Nov. 21, this update from CU Federal Relations and Counsel includes information on ED Office and Operations Changes, DOW Research Tech Priorities, and DHS...
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Updated IRS requirements will affect some CU retirement plan participants

Updated IRS requirements will affect some CU retirement plan participants

The SECURE 2.0 Act introduces several changes to employer-sponsored retirement plans and the rules governing employee contributions. Provision 603 of the Act...
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CU community invited to weigh in on CU’s future

The University of Colorado system has started work on its new CU systemwide strategic plan. Critical to this work is input from the entire CU community on what...
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CU faculty researchers invited to apply for 2026 Boettcher Investigator status

The University of Colorado and the Boettcher Foundation are pleased to announce the 2026 Boettcher Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Awards program. Video ABOUT...
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International employees and students: Make sure your records are accurate before year’s end

As the year’s end approaches, the International Tax Office is preparing to generate the required tax reporting forms for 2025. The team is also reviewing 2026...
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Federal update: Government shutdown ends, more

From Nov. 14, this update from CU Federal Relations and Counsel includes information on the end of the Federal Government Shutdown, U.S. Dept. of Education...
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Publication note: No CU Connections on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day

CU Connections will not publish new issues on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 27), Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Deadline for submissions for the Thursday, Dec. 4,...

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