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'Voice of commencement,' library Dean Jim Williams to retire in June

Williams – library dean, ‘Voice of commencement’ – to retire in June

James “Jim” Williams, dean of the University Libraries and the longtime commencement marshal at CU Boulder, will retire on June 30, Provost Russel L. Moore announced today.
Carpenter named a National Academy of Inventors Fellow
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Carpenter named a National Academy of Inventors Fellow

John Carpenter John Carpenter, faculty member of the CU Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Anschutz Medical Campus, recently was awarded the rank of National Academy of...
Tripp publishes field guid
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Tripp publishes field guide

Photo courtesy Erin Tripp Erin Tripp has traveled all over the world in search of lichens and certain flowering plants. The University Press of Colorado recently published “Field Guide to the Lichens...
In memoriam: Jesse Gatlin

In memoriam: Jesse Gatlin

Jesse Gatlin, 93, a lecturer in the English Department from 1977 to 1985 and who later volunteered as an actor in the simulation center at the Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing,...
36 join campus

36 join campus

Thirty-six people accepted professional teaching and nonteaching positions at UCCS in January, according to the Department of Human Resources.
Phil Larson

White House, SpaceX veteran Larson joining CU Boulder

The University of Colorado Boulder’s College of Engineering and Applied Science Dean Bobby Braun is announcing the appointment of Phil Larson as assistant dean for communications, strategy, and...
DeGregori, Ford new leaders at CU Cancer Center

DeGregori, Ford new leaders at CU Cancer Center

James DeGregori, PhD, has been named deputy director of the University of Colorado Cancer Center. DeGregori previously was the associate director for basic research and was also responsible for...
Bakari

Bakari to present at internationalization conference

Sentwali Bakari, vice chancellor, Student Success Division, is one of seven confirmed speakers at a Feb. 18 American Council on Education/Center for Internationalization and Global Engagement...
Szafir

Szafir named to Forbes ‘30 Under 30: Science’ list

Dan Szafir imagines a day when robots work alongside humans on factory floors, hospitals and in homes, following requests from human supervisors and even providing companionship to those in nursing...
Ann Schmiesing

Schmiesing permanently named to Graduate School posts

Ann Schmiesing has been named dean of CU Boulder’s Graduate School and vice provost for graduate affairs, Provost Russell L. Moore announced today. A professor of German and Scandinavian studies,...
Hawkins, Saxon to receive research awards

Hawkins, Saxon to receive research awards

​The University of Colorado Department of Medicine (DOM) has selected two new recipients of its Health Services Research Development Grant program, which was launched in 2016 to support fellows and...
Weiser to lead Innovation and Entrepreneurship initiative

Weiser to lead Innovation and Entrepreneurship initiative

Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation (RIO) Terri Fiez named Phil Weiser as faculty director of the University of Colorado Boulder Innovation and Entrepreneurship initiative, effective Jan. 3...
Perring, Vernerey earn prestigious presidential honors
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Perring, Vernerey earn prestigious presidential honors

Perring Vernerey Two scientists based at the University of Colorado Boulder recently received the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest U.S. government...
Meeks

Meeks talks government relations, legislative involvement

As a young intern working in the Colorado General Assembly, Jia Meeks (first name pronounced “jaw”) had a crash course on how bills are drafted, passed and signed into law. Later, as a professional...
Block

Block named associate dean for College of Business

A former associate dean for the College of Engineering and Applied Science and dean of academics at the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School will be the new associate dean of the College of...
School of Pharmacy faculty highly read in 2016
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School of Pharmacy faculty highly read in 2016

Faculty from the School of Pharmacy had three of the top 10 most read articles in Pharmacotherapy in 2016. They are: Danielle Rhyne Fixen, Sarah Anderson and Laura Borgelt for the “Effects of Medical...
Hudson named head women’s soccer coach

Hudson named head women’s soccer coach

A coach with experience at the semi-professional, NCAA Division I and club ranks will be the next head women’s soccer coach for UCCS. Sian Hudson brought 15 years of coaching experience to UCCS when...
Department of Medicine 2016 Team Science Award recipients selected

Department of Medicine 2016 Team Science Award recipients selected

​The Department of Medicine (DOM) has selected three interdisciplinary research groups to receive funding through its Team Science Program, which is designed to facilitate the development or...
Morrato named Interim Dean for Colorado School of Public Health

Morrato named Interim Dean for Colorado School of Public Health

On December 5, CU Denver | Anschutz Provost Roderick Nairn announced Elaine Morrato, DrPh, MPH, CPH as interim dean of the Colorado School of Public Health. Morrato steps into the role following...
Cascio receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Cascio receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Distinguished Professor Wayne Cascio earned the World Federation of People Management Association’s (WFPMA) Lifetime Achievement Award by a unanimous vote by the Board of Directors on Oct. 18, 2016...
Dassanowsky

von Dassanowsky translation premiers

An English translation of an Austrian playwright’s work by Robert von Dassanowsky, professor, Department of Languages and Cultures and Department of Visual and Performing Arts, was presented in a...
Königshoff

Königshoff: Helping lungs rebuild themselves

​Königshoff will build a new Fibrosis and Regeneration Program at CU with a focus on interdisciplinary and translational research.

In memoriam: Murray Ross

Murray Ross, 74, founder and artistic director, Theatreworks, died Jan. 3, 2017, following a short illness. A campus memorial service is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Dusty Loo Bon Vivant...
Burns

Burns named to NASA transition team for new administration

Burns, a professor in the Department of Astrophysics and Planetary Sciences, has longstanding ties with NASA. He served on the NASA Advisory Council from 2008-10, including a stint as chair of the...
Chen

Chen appointed to Colorado State Advisory Committee

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights appointed CU Boulder Associate Professor of Law Ming Hsu Chen to its 14-person Colorado State Advisory Committee of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.

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