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LASP’s Tom Woods awarded public leadership medal

May 22, 2024

LASP researcher Tom Woods has been awarded the prestigious NASA Outstanding Public Leadership Medal for his leading role in establishing the use of CubeSats for science missions.

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Health and Wellness Services recognized for LGBTQ+ leadership

May 10, 2024

CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø Health and Wellness Services has been recognized as a health care leader for LGBTQ+ students, faculty and staff. This accolade from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation underscores the university’s commitment to equitable health care for all members of its community.

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Ecological body names Mike Gil an early career fellow

May 10, 2024

The Ecological Society of America has recognized Mike Gil, a marine biologist and CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø assistant professor, for making outstanding contributions to his field.

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5 CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø students, alumni receive 2024–25 Fulbright awards

May 3, 2024

Five CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø students and alumni have been named Fulbright finalists, the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program.

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Professor Angela Bryan wins 2024 Hazel Barnes Prize

May 3, 2024

Angela Bryan, who is nationally renowned for her innovative health and cannabis research, has been named the 2024 Hazel Barnes Prize winner. The prize is one of the top most distinguished awards a faculty member can receive from CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø.

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Jessica Rush Leeker receives Fulbright to study African descendants’ achievements in STEM

May 2, 2024

Faculty Director and Professor Jessica Rush Leeker has been awarded a prestigious fellowship to research the impact of oral storytelling on African descendants in STEM, focusing on how historical and cultural narratives can enhance the sense of identity, belonging and confidence among engineering students.

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3 CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø professors named American Academy of Arts and Sciences members

April 25, 2024

Min Han and Arthur Nozik, both in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Kristine Larson in the College of Engineering and Applied Science have been named members of the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

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CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø ranked No. 4 all time for Peace Corps volunteers

April 25, 2024

CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø has been recognized as one of the all-time top Peace Corps volunteer-producing universities in the nation. More than 2,000 CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø alumni have served abroad as Peace Corps volunteers since the agency’s founding in 1961.

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CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø announces recipients of Campus Sustainability Awards

April 23, 2024

The Campus Sustainability Awards program recognizes outstanding individuals and departments and their sincere commitment to enhancing CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s sustainability. Join the ceremony April 25 to help celebrate these folks!

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CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø teams win big at New Venture Challenge finals

April 23, 2024

FoodWise won first place and Refr Sports won second place at the NVC finals on April 17, the culminating showcase of a season that brought innovative solutions for reducing food waste, expanding home ownership, improving hotel pricing and more.

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