Seven educators at the University of Colorado are being added to the roster of Distinguished Professors, CU’s highest honor for faculty across the four-campus system: Kristen Carpenter, J.D.; Russell Cropanzano, Ph.D.; Marcia Douglas, Ph.D.; Noah Finkelstein, Ph.D.; Karl Linden, Ph.D.; Jade Morton, Ph.D.; and Marc Moss, M.D.
Curiosity serves Robi Calderaro well in her role as lead technical developer on the Employee Learning and Development team. A member of Employee Services at CU system administration, she works to make online courses accessible, user-friendly and aligned with style guidelines and best practices. Two colleagues nominated Calderaro for the President’s Employee of the Year Award, which is offered through the System Staff Council (SSC) in collaboration with the Office of the President. Last month, President Todd Saliman announced Calderaro as recipient of this year’s award, the highest staff honor at system administration.
For more than a century, the University of Colorado has served as a launching pad for future officers in the U.S. military through its Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) programs, a college-based pathway that combines academic study with leadership development and military training. CU is the only university in Colorado to host all major branches of ROTC, making it a singular hub for military leadership training in the state. Each year, more than 100 students commission as officers through these programs.
Professor Ann England has been a driving force in Colorado’s legal community for nearly two decades, championing the wrongfully convicted, training the next generation of lawyers and providing pro bono defense for those most in need. This year, her extraordinary service has been recognized with the University of Colorado’s Chase Faculty Community Service Award.
The University of Colorado has announced two recipients of the 2025 Thomas Jefferson Award, one of the university’s highest honors. The award recognizes members of the CU community who exemplify the ideals of Thomas Jefferson, including a commitment to educational excellence, broad interests, civic responsibility and the welfare of individuals.
This year’s honorees are Hannah Wilks, assistant dean of students at CU Boulder, and Wesley Marshall, professor of civil engineering and urban and regional planning at CU Denver.
Last year, CU’s marketing campaign, Dear Colorado, asked Coloradans across the state what they love about Colorado, because chances are what folks love about Colorado, someone at CU is helping to make happen. This year, the campaign will connect what Coloradans love about Colorado with CU students and faculty who share their stories and passions.
