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AB Nexus awards $825,000 to five CU Anschutz-CU Boulder research teams

AB Nexus awards $825,000 to five CU Anschutz-CU Boulder research teams

AB Nexus has awarded $825,000 to five research teams from CU Anschutz and CU Boulder for interdisciplinary projects focused on human health. The 2026 projects...
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Mortenson family gift strengthens global engineering education and community impact at CU Boulder

Mortenson family gift strengthens global engineering education and community impact at CU Boulder

Around the world, access to safe water, reliable infrastructure and sustainable resources can shape lives. At CU Boulder, the Mortenson Center in Global...
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College of Education hosts weeklong workshop for new teachers

Continuing a strong partnership between UCCS and local school districts, the College of Education (COE) held a forty-hour New Teacher Summer Camp to support...
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Ask an expert: Why don’t people react to emergency warnings?

If you’ve ever received an emergency alert warning and didn’t act immediately, there may be a reason for that. CU Denver Department of Communication Chair and...
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CU Anschutz researchers test drones as a new way to deliver blood products in emergencies

CU Anschutz researchers are studying whether drones can deliver freeze-dried plasma to critically injured patients when getting to a hospital quickly isn’t...
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Federal update: Reinstatement of H-1B fee and H-1B program integrity executive order by White House, more

From Sept. 25, this update from CU Federal Relations and Counsel includes information on Reinstatement of H-1B Fee and H-1B Program Integrity EO by White House...
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Note from the editor: Thank you for connecting

Dear readers, Today’s issue of CU Connections is my last. After 17 years, I am retiring from the University of Colorado. The Faculty and Staff Newsletter, as...
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$50 million gift will accelerate growth of CU Anschutz Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Program

$50 million gift will accelerate growth of CU Anschutz Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Program

CU Anschutz has received an anonymous $50 million gift to expand its nationally recognized Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leak Program and transform care for...
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Weather shapes bus ridership – but cost and shelters can change the equation

Research led by CU Denver finds cold and rain have the strongest short-term effects on bus use, while free fares and what a bus stop looks like can influence...
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Board approves actions to regent laws and policies

Actions to the following laws and policies were adopted by the Board of Regents at their meeting on Sept. 10, 2026: Article 3, Part A: Officers (Keep As Is)...
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Policy update: Changes to APS 5015, 5014

APS 5015, the Consensual Amorous Relationships Policy was updated as of July 1, 2026. The updated policy was amended and approved by President Todd Saliman to...
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In 2026, CU sees second-largest fundraising year

Donors gave $558 million to CU in fiscal year 2026, investing in students, faculty, researchers, healthcare and a multitude of programs and places across the...
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Election reminder: University guidelines affect political campaign activity, expression

Editor’s note: CU employees interested in learning more about the 14 statewide ballot initiatives that will be on the Nov. 3 Election Day ballot should check...
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Campuswide commitment and action earn CU Boulder international sustainability award

CU Boulder has been awarded Sustainability Institution of the Year by the International Green Gown Awards, making it the first U.S. institution to receive the...
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Saponas family donates home to UCCS for chancellor residence, university engagement

A longtime dream of Tom (’72) and Charlotte Saponas is becoming a lasting investment in  UCCS. The Saponases have donated their Colorado Springs home to UCCS,...
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Federal update: Postponement of duration of status rule, more

From Sept. 18, this update from CU Federal Relations and Counsel includes information on Postponement of Duration of Status Rule, IPEDS ACTS Survey Rationale...
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Regents pass resolutions honoring outstanding CU leaders
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Fall 2026 enrollment declines slightly driven by international student losses

AURORA – The University of Colorado’s estimated fall 2026 enrollment is 66,769 students, a decline of 926 students, or -1.4% from fall 2025, with nearly two-...
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UCCS welcomes Air Force ROTC detachment with ribbon-cutting ceremony

UCCS welcomes Air Force ROTC detachment with ribbon-cutting ceremony

UCCS celebrated the new Air Force ROTC (AFROTC) Detachment 105A and its cadre members with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 27.
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New systemwide AI policy expected to evolve with feedback from community

The start of this academic year at CU brought with it the launch of a new administrative policy statement (APS) to provide shared expectations for the...
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Call for submissions: President’s Fund for the Humanities Grants, Chase Faculty Community Service Award

The CU system Office of Academic Affairs is soliciting submissions for its annual awards and grants. President’s Fund for the Humanities Grant The President’s...
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Firefighter deaths afflict surviving colleagues, research finds

Robert Scott started fighting wildfires so he could pay for college. While conducting graduate-level research in 2013, the Yarnell Hill fire in Arizona overran...
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Annual Dr. Mary E. Guy Distinguished Lecture fosters dialogue and learning

Employees, students, and community members convened in the Lawrence Street Center Terrace Room on Sept. 10 for a discussion on public administration,...
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FDA clears clinical trial using CAR T-Cells to fight colorectal cancer

The FDA has cleared a CU Anschutz clinical trial of an experimental CAR T-cell therapy for advanced colorectal cancer and pediatric solid tumors. Developed at...
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Federal update: NSF Golden Age of Science strategy, more

From Sept. 11, this update from CU Federal Relations and Counsel includes information on NSF Golden Age of Science Strategy, NIAID/DOW Interagency Agreement,...
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Regents to consider resolution in solemn remembrance of Sept. 11
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Regents to consider resolution in solemn remembrance of Sept. 11

Update: The Board of Regents on Sept. 11, 2026, voted to approve the resolution. The University of Colorado Board of Regents on Friday is expected to approve a...

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