Faculty

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.

CU Denver’s Philosophy Department launches its first AI ethics course, preparing students to tackle real-world challenges and lead with integrity.

Dr. Emilie Guidez , Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, received the 2025 Love of Learning Award from the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi , the nation's oldest and most selective academic honor society spanning all disciplines. Since joining CU Denver in 2017, Dr. Guidez has built a...

Dr. Jung-Jae Lee , Associate Professor in University of Colorado Denver's Department of Chemistry, has received a Wings of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research grant to develop an innovative imaging tool that could help surgeons more effectively identify and remove pancreatic tumors. Dr. Lee’s project centers on " advanced nanoprobes...

The faculty professional development fall grant cycle is now open (deadline of October 24 th ). These grants are available to IRC, tenure-track, and tenured faculty. We encourage your faculty to apply! There will be another grant cycle in the spring semester.