Faculty

CU Denver Prof. Diana Tomback explores why 25% to 35% of Wyoming’s forests are now dominated by “ghost forests” — standing dead timber from beetle epidemics and disease.

How One CU Denver Student’s Research is Shaping the Future of Climate Resilience At CU Denver, we believe in education that works for all—where real people drive real impact. Liz Dzwonczyk, a third-year PhD student in Geography, Planning, and Design, is living proof. Liz is a U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel...

Political Science Prof. Michael Berry weighs in on Congress threatening to use its power of the purse to save a key Department of Agriculture research lab.

Visit the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at CU Denver CU Denver's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is proud to celebrate English Professor Wayne Miller, who has been named an Honorary Member of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society. This prestigious recognition, awarded by unanimous vote...

Professor Andrea Velasquez writes for Vox Dev about her research in El Salvador. In El Salvador, extreme heat loweres agricultural productivity, and rural incomes, pushing farmers - espescially those with strong migrant networks - to use international migration as a climate adaptation strategy. Learn more about her research here: https://voxdev.org/topic/energy-environment/climate-change-and-rural-livelihoods-how-extreme-heat-drives-international

Discover how Dr. Soumia Bardhan and CU Denver’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are redefining inclusion by elevating introversion and quiet leadership on campus.

The CU Psychedelics Summit highlighted Colorado's leadership in psychedelic science. CU Denver's Center for Psychedelic Research is advancing ethical, evidence-based approaches to research, education, and policy - shaping the future of mental health treatment statewide.

Thirty-one researchers at CU Denver are among the top 2% of most cited scientists worldwide, according to the 2025 list compiled by Stanford University and publishing company Elsevier. That’s seven more researchers who made the prestigious list than in 2024.

Professor Sarah K. Fields was featured in WalletHub's recent article Best Baseball Fans Cities.

Remembering Dr. Mary Rose Sullivan, CU Denver English professor, Navy Captain, and mentor whose legacy of scholarship, service, and inclusivity continues to inspire our community.