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CLAS Mixtape Showcases the Breadth of CU Denver Research

Feb. 17, 2026

From left to right: Troy Butler views a research poster, Elias LaFord presents a poem, Laura Argys explains her work On February 12 th , the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences gathered faculty researchers for CLAS Mixtape, an event showcasing the diverse and impactful scholarship happening across the college...

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Faculty Speed Mentoring Event | March 3 - Register by February 25

Feb. 13, 2026

Tuesday, March 3; 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register to be a mentor or a mentee by Thursday, February 25th, on the CFDA's calendar.

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Amy Wachholtz named Educator of the Year for Clinical Psychopharmacology Program

Jan. 26, 2026

Amy Wachholtz, PhD, MDiv, MSCP, has been named Educator of the Year by the American Psychological Association (APA), Division 55—recognizing her leadership in developing and launching CU Denver’s post-doctoral Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Psychopharmacology.

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Small Gestures, Big Impact: How CU Denver Employees Connect Students to Opportunities

Jan. 20, 2026

Every day at CU Denver, employees leverage the transformative, confidence-building power of personally connecting students with meaningful opportunities. We talked to some of those employees about how—and why—the extra support can impact a student’s journey at CU Denver and beyond.

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Troy Butler and Co-author Published in International Journal for Uncertainty Quantification

Jan. 13, 2026

A new research article by Dr. Troy Butler, faculty member in the department, and his co-authors has been published in the International Journal for Uncertainty Quantification.

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Up To 35% Of Wyoming's High Country Is Dead 'Ghost Forest’ — And It's Spreading

Jan. 5, 2026

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.

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Breaking New Ground: CU Denver PhD Student Maps the Real Impact of Heat on Denver’s Health

Dec. 16, 2025

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...

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Political Science Prof. Michael Berry in 'USDA reorganization fight tests congressional backbone'

Dec. 11, 2025

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.

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Wayne Miller Honored for Transformative Impact on American Literature

Dec. 11, 2025

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...

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From Fireflies to Medical Treatments: CU Denver’s Chemistry Nanomedicine Lab Turns Bright Ideas into Life Saving Solutions

Dec. 4, 2025

Researcher Jung-Jae Lee and students pioneer tools to guide cancer surgery, stop eye diseases, and diagnose infection in hours, not days. Inside CU Denver’s Chemistry Department, a small lab is doing big work: developing a “Surgical GPS” to guide cancer removal, engineering a therapeutic contact lens to prevent blindness, and...

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