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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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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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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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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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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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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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CU Leads: In Innovation
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CU Leads: In Innovation

For 150 years, the University of Colorado has been a hub of discovery, innovation and progress – a place where bold ideas take shape, breakthroughs become real...
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‘Like driving off a cliff at 2 mph’: A water expert’s take on what’s coming for the Colorado River

The Colorado River is on the brink of collapse because of climate change and overuse of water. Reservoirs supplying water to tens of millions of people in the...
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Federal update: Government funding patch, more

From Sept. 4, this update from CU Federal Relations and Counsel includes information on Government Funding Patch, U.S. Space Academy, Duration of Status...
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CUriosity: How special are the Boulder Flatirons, really?

CUriosity: How special are the Boulder Flatirons, really?

At their core, the Flatirons are just a bunch of sand and gravel cemented together and shaped over millions of years. To Boulderites, they’re so much more than...
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Call for proposals: CU system Sprint Grant: AI for Teaching & Learning

The fall 2026 call for proposals for the CU system Sprint Grant: AI for Teaching & Learning is now open. The grant is focused on improving course outcomes...
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Federal update: FY27 appropriations, more

From Aug. 31, this monthly update from CU Federal Relations includes information on FY27 Approps, UCCS AFROTC Detachment, Rep. Owens with CU Boulder, Rep...
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Excellence in Leadership Program marks 25 years with cohort retreat

Excellence in Leadership Program marks 25 years with cohort retreat

The University of Colorado’s Excellence in Leadership Program (ELP) welcomed its 26th cohort during a two-day retreat Aug. 6–7 at CU Anschutz. The participants...
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CU Leads: Catch up on stories of impact from over the summer
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CU Leads: Catch up on stories of impact from over the summer

Lazy days of summer? Not at CU. In case you missed them, these stories from across our campuses show that the university’s leadership and impact never take a...
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Join us for CU Innovation Day: Deep roots, new routes

CU Innovation Day , set for Sept. 14, brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, artists, researchers and leaders from across CU and Colorado to celebrate CU’s...

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