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Litchfield

Litchfield named new chief financial officer, vice chancellor at UCCS

An associate vice provost at one of the nation’s most prestigious universities will become vice chancellor for administration and finance at UCCS, university officials announced Jan. 11.
Doebele

Doebele named director of CU Cancer Center Thoracic Oncology Research Initiative

For a decade, Robert C. Doebele, MD, PhD has been a central figure of lung cancer research in Colorado, using cutting-edge approaches to study how “gene fusions” drive certain cancers and how cancers...
Landis

Landis receives True West Award

Kevin Landis, associate professor, Visual and Performing Arts Department, and director of the Academic Theatre Program, received a 2017 True West Award Dec. 20 from the Denver Center for the...
Murphy

Murphy joins board of directors

Megann Murphy, associate director, Event Services, was named to the board of directors for the Southern Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce in September 2017.
Hart

Hart named to Colorado Supreme Court

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper Thursday named University of Colorado Law School Professor Melissa Hart to the Colorado Supreme Court.
Patel

Patel joins Epilepsy Society Board

Faculty member Manisha Patel, PhD, has joined the Board of Directors of the American Epilepsy Society (AES), a medical and scientific society with 4,000 members. Dr. Patel assumed her new position at...
Ferris

Ferris named College of Business dean

The director of a financial research institute and a professor of finance will be the new dean of the UCCS College of Business.
Smith

Smith shares story of living with Treacher Collins syndrome

Researchers frequently speak about their studies of diseases and the positive influences their work has had in their field. But few can talk about experiencing a disease they explore firsthand...
Williams

Williams’ personal tragedy leads to helping others

When Rhonda Williams needed help surviving the death of her baby, she found comfort in becoming a school counselor.
Horrell

Horrell joins USU board of directors

University of Colorado Denver Chancellor Dorothy A. Horrell, PhD, joined the board of directors of the Coalition of Urban Serving Universities (USU), a president-led network of more than 35 U.S...
Known for recognizing others, Rogers named Employee of the Quarter

Rogers named Employee of the Quarter

Whether it’s celebrating holidays or making personal flower deliveries across campus, Jevita Rogers will make sure she recognizes the hard work of others across campus. So when she was told she was...
Szpyrka, Fortune recognized as Women of Influence

Szpyrka, Fortune recognized as Women of Influence

Two UCCS leaders were honored Nov. 9 by the Colorado Springs Business Journal. The CSBJ named Susan Szpyrka, senior vice chancellor, Administration and Finance, as a 2017 Women of Influence award...
CU Boulder announces distinguished research lecturers, employees of the year

CU Boulder announces distinguished research lecturers, employees of the year

Two faculty members in 2017 have received one of the most prestigious honors bestowed by CU Boulder faculty upon fellow faculty members, distinguished research lectureships. Also, three CU Boulder...
DiStefano named to AAU board of directors

DiStefano named to AAU board of directors

A testament to the strength of CU Boulder’s research and academics, and elected by his peers—other chancellors and presidents—CU Boulder Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano has been named to the board of...
Hanenberg, Reddy to present at national student mental health symposium

Hanenberg, Reddy to present at national student mental health symposium

Stephanie Hanenberg, executive director of health and wellness, Recreation and Wellness Center, and Chancellor Venkat Reddy will each present at the American College Health Association Mental Health...
Williams

Williams honored by Colorado Association of Libraries

James F. Williams II, dean emeritus, received the Colorado Association of Libraries (CAL) 2017 Career Achievement Award at their annual conference October 13 in Loveland, Colorado.
Schuchman poised to assist campus with legislative involvement, government relations

Schuchman poised to assist campus with legislative involvement, government relations

In September, Kirsten Schuchman joined the Strategic Relations and Communications team as assistant vice chancellor for public policy and advocacy. Schuchman comes from the CU system Office of...
Iwata joins Global Engagement Office

Iwata joins Global Engagement Office

Yoshihisa Iwata, an administrator at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, recently joined the Global Engagement Office as part of a Long-term Education Administrators Program.
In memoriam: Richard Traystman
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In memoriam: Richard Traystman

Richard Traystman UPDATED OCT. 30, 2017: The campus memorial for Richard Traystman, PhD, vice chancellor for research and Distinguished Professor of the University, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7...
Coleman

Coleman next to step into leading role of commencement marshal

Bud Coleman will become the new University of Colorado Boulder commencement marshal—a role he likens, tongue-in-cheek, to being a waiter.
Yang

Yang presents to national leaders on research in energy markets

The J.P. Morgan Center for Commodities’ research chair presents research to leading industry and policymakers last week at a U.S. Energy Information Administration workshop.
Adams, Barton earn grants from Air Force’s Young Investigator Research Program

Adams, Barton earn grants from Air Force’s Young Investigator Research Program

The Air Force Office of Scientific Research announced it will award approximately $19.1 million in grants to 43 scientists and engineers from 37 research institutions and small businesses who...
Townsend

Townsend named new director of INSTAAR

After an internal search, Terri Fiez, Interim Dean of the Institutes and Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation, appointed Alan R. Townsend director of INSTAAR on October 2nd.
Bell

Bell named director of community learning

Megan Bell, director of assessment, policy and efficiency, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance, will become executive director of community learning and assessment effective...

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