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Makotyn

Makotyn joins CUbit Quantum Initiative as executive director

“Phil has a great combination of enthusiasm and energy, scientific vision, technical competence, organizational skills and academic-industry relationship expertise,” said CUbit Director Jun Ye. “We...
Shernick

Shernick helps students where they are

Q: Without saying your title, describe who you serve on campus and what you do. A: Every year I support 320 students and more than 20 faculty in Sewall Hall for the Stories and Societies RAP. I run a...
CU Boulder faculty, staff recognized with student-nominated Marinus Smith Awards

CU Boulder faculty, staff recognized with student-nominated Marinus Smith Awards

21 faculty and staff members were recognized this year for the positive impact they have made on their students through the Marinus Smith Awards. Overall, over 35 nominations were received from...
Barboza

Barboza named associate editor of journal for Child Maltreatment

Gia Barboza, assistant professor of criminal justice in the School of Public Affairs, who previously served as a consulting editor on the board of “Child Maltreatment,” will be elevated to serve as...
Brown has finger on the pulse of Center for Health, Work and Environment

Brown has finger on the pulse of Center for Health, Work and Environment

If you are in academia, you already understand the value of a person like Carol Brown. Research and educational programs are only as good as their design.
Inniss

Inniss to become dean of Colorado Law

University of Colorado Boulder Provost Russell Moore today named Lolita Buckner Inniss dean of the University of Colorado Law School, effective July 1, 2021. Inniss will become Colorado Law’s first...
Lymerick

Limerick elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Patricia Limerick, a well-known historian at the University of Colorado Boulder, has been selected as a member the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, the academy announced today.
Paxton

Paxton named 2021 Nurse Educator of the Year

When COVID-19 swept across the world and wreaked havoc, students everywhere faced missing classes and graduation. But not in one program at the University of Colorado College of Nursing. Kim Paxton,...
Erwin to retire; search for successor begins

Erwin to retire; search for successor begins

Katherine Erwin, who has led hallmark employee initiatives since 2016 as a member of the chancellor’s cabinet, will retire effective June 30 after 27 years of service to CU Boulder.
Bates’ video series helps people make informed decisions about COVID-19 vaccines

Bates’ video series helps people make informed decisions about COVID-19 vaccines

As a scientist and medical researcher, Emily Bates, PhD, was relieved and grateful to be able to take a COVID-19 vaccine. But when she began talking to others who didn’t work in medicine, she was...
Bright, Hutchison receive 2020 Distinguished Research Lectureships

Bright, Hutchison receive 2020 Distinguished Research Lectureships

The Lectureship is among the most esteemed honors bestowed by the faculty upon a faculty member at the University of Colorado Boulder. Each year, the Research & Innovation Office (RIO) requests...
Peffer named Writer in Residence for library district

Peffer named Writer in Residence for library district

Dr. Melanie Peffer is a writer, speaker, researcher, and educator originally from Pittsburgh, PA. She has lived in Greeley for the last five years.
Manson earns prestigious Fries Award for excellence in health education

Manson earns prestigious Fries Award for excellence in health education

Returning from a fly-fishing trip to Bristol Bay, Alaska, last July, Dr. Spero Manson stood at a baggage claim carousel at Denver International Airport. His phone rang. The caller, Dr. Jonathan Samet...
Kennedy, Meehan to discuss ‘Bipartisanship (and Friendship) Happen!’ in virtual event

Kennedy, Meehan to discuss ‘Bipartisanship (and Friendship) Happen!’ in virtual event

Join us for a public conversation between University of Colorado President Mark Kennedy and University of Massachusetts President Marty Meehan who served in the U.S. House of Representatives together...
Demmig-Adams wins 2021 Hazel Barnes Prize

Demmig-Adams wins 2021 Hazel Barnes Prize

Biologist Barbara Demmig-Adams has won the 2021 Hazel Barnes Prize, the most distinguished award a faculty member can receive from the University of Colorado Boulder.
Ginde

Ginde leads effort to reach and treat Coloradans with COVID-19

The nation has been coping with the pandemic for more than a year, and in this time, researchers have learned a great deal about how to treat COVID-19. Yet they have also been faced with what they...
Kempf

Kempf co-authors ‘Safety and Security in Hotels and Home Sharing’

Former attorney and inspector general Robin J. Kempf, now an assistant professor in the School of Public Affairs, writes, researches and teaches on government accountability.
Haggerty

Haggerty named Vice Chancellor of Finance and Business Operations/CFO at CU Denver

CU Denver’s Associate Vice Chancellor of Budget, Todd Haggerty, has been appointed as vice chancellor of finance and business operations and CFO for the university. He will take over the role...
Actress, activist Jamil to give virtual talk April 8

Actress, activist Jamil to give virtual talk April 8

Jameela Jamil, star of NBC's The Good Place and a writer and activist, will give a virtual CU Boulder talk on Thursday, April 8. Jamil is being hosted by the Cultural Events Board, a CU Boulder...
O’Neill wins Grammy

O’Neill wins Grammy

Richard O’Neill, the newest member of the College of Music’s string faculty, won a Grammy Award in the Best Classical Instrumental Solo category for his performance of Christopher Theofanidis’...
Employee of the Quarter Chubb transforms online learning for School of Public Affairs

Employee of the Quarter Chubb transforms online learning for School of Public Affairs

For Caroline Chubb, instructional technologist for the School of Public Affairs, work isn’t just about supporting faculty. It’s about discovering what’s possible in the realm of teaching and learning...
Fell named executive director of Real Estate Services

Fell named executive director of Real Estate Services

Vice Chancellor for Infrastructure and Sustainability David Kang has named Rebecca Fell executive director for Real Estate Services.
Hanenberg nominated for Community Hero of the Year award

Hanenberg nominated for Community Hero of the Year award

Many who know Stephanie Hanenberg, assistant vice chancellor for health and wellness and two-time alumna of UCCS’ Beth-El College of Nursing, would say that her efforts for UCCS over the course of...

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