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Important 2024 tax forms arriving soon

Important 2024 tax forms arriving soon

By Jan. 31, all 2024 W-2s will be sent to the mailing address employees had on file in the employee portal as of Dec. 15, and available in the employee portal...
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Reminder: UCSC Staff Excellence Award nominations due Jan. 31

Reminder: UCSC Staff Excellence Award nominations due Jan. 31

The University of Colorado Staff Council (UCSC) invites nominations for the 2025 Staff Excellence Awards, which recognize staff members who have gone above and...
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In memoriam: Regent Emeritus Jerry G. Rutledge

Regent Emeritus Jerry G. Rutledge, who served on the Board of Regents from 1995 to 2007, died Jan. 9, 2025. He was 80. Jerry G. Rutledge Rutledge served twice...
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How powerful winds are turning California fires into an uncontrollable crisis

The state has been grappling with a prolonged drought in recent months, leaving vegetation parched, according to Andrew Winters, assistant professor in the...
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Meet the Chancellor’s Executive Leadership Team members

Lynn Vidler (they/them) will serve as the Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, leading the university in its academic vision and...
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Leadership transition: Constancio Nakuma stepping down as CU Denver provost in February

Last week, Constancio Nakuma, PhD, announced he would be stepping down from the position as provost effective Feb. 1. Nakuma shared with Interim Chancellor Ann...
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Beyond the classroom: Horrors of Holocaust sites shape future medical professionals

Over four days in Poland, fellows selected by the University of Colorado Center for Bioethics and Humanities on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus confronted the...
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New quantum incubator in Boulder to propel innovations for real-world impact

New quantum incubator in Boulder to propel innovations for real-world impact

To kick off the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology in 2025, three Colorado universities in collaboration with Elevate Quantum have announced...
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Reduction in retirement plan fees for 2025

Reduction in retirement plan fees for 2025

The University of Colorado routinely reviews its retirement programs to ensure it provides competitive retirement benefits. A recent review successfully...
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Higher catch-up retirement contribution limits for employees nearing retirement

As of Jan. 1, the Secure 2.0 Act introduced enhanced catch-up contributions for individuals aged 60-63 and the CU voluntary retirement plan options have...
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Boettcher early career investigator application deadline nears

Applications for the 2025 Boettcher Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Awards program will be due to the campus grants offices in February, according to the...
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CU Boulder shines with record-breaking year for startups

Innovation at the University of Colorado Boulder reached an unprecedented milestone in fiscal year 2023-24 by launching 35 startup companies based on...
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Mountain Lion student-athletes extend department 3.00 GPA to 41 consecutive semesters

Through the completion of the 2024 fall semester, the UCCS Department of Athletics recorded a 3.398 Grade Point Average (GPA), extending the streak to 41...
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St. Cajetan’s turns yellow and blue to honor Auraria’s rich history

In the midst of this week’s gloomy skies and frigid temperatures, one structure on campus stands out. Over the holiday break, the beloved St. Cajetan’s church...
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Research center takes lead in bringing women under the microscope

The fact that men and women are not the same is no longer completely overlooked in the medical world. Diseases, such as heart attacks, can present differently...
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CU announces co-chairs to lead Strategic Plan 2.0
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CU announces co-chairs to lead Strategic Plan 2.0

CU President Todd Saliman has announced two co-chairs of the next systemwide strategic planning process. Chad Marturano, Vice President and Chief Financial...
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Regents vote to name Kerry Tipper next Vice President, University Counsel

Regents vote to name Kerry Tipper next Vice President, University Counsel

The Board of Regents on Dec. 23 voted to name Kerry Tipper the next vice president, university counsel for the CU system. As university counsel, Tipper will...
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Changes to systemwide administrative policy statements, effective Jan. 1

The Office of Policy and Efficiency (OPE) has announced updates to the following administrative policy statements from the Administrative/General, Finance, and...
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President Saliman urges Quantum Scholars to think critically and creatively

The way University of Colorado President Todd Saliman sees it, “(quantum) is a sector where Colorado is uniquely well-situated... I want us to be the one. I...
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UCCS secures $40,000 Boettcher Grant to help students across Colorado earn cybersecurity industry certifications

UCCS, in partnership with four universities across Colorado, will be hosting four additional CompTIA Security+ certification “boot camps” in January and...
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CU Denver to participate in Department of Defense agreement: Address national shortage of STEM professionals

The Department of Defense (DoD) awarded a cooperative agreement to the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU) to enhance the academic and...
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Can an app help improve recovery from a concussion?

While much has been learned about post-concussion recovery, rehabilitation remains a complex, highly personalized process. This is especially true for athletes...
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Kenneth T. Christensen named next chancellor of CU Denver

Kenneth T. Christensen named next chancellor of CU Denver

University of Colorado President Todd Saliman announced today that he selected Kenneth T. Christensen, Ph.D., to serve as the next chancellor of CU Denver. Dr...
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Photo Feature: President Saliman visits UCCS campus

Photo Feature: President Saliman visits UCCS campus

CU President Todd Saliman visited UCCS on Wednesday, Dec. 11, spending a full day exploring the campus, getting to know the faculty, staff and students, and...
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A fresh start: Get the most out of your CU benefits in 2025 with the new year checklist

As we all focus more on home and community during the holidays and make our plans for the new year, take the time to review your CU benefits to make sure you’...

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