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American Conference for Irish Studies Brings Global Scholars to CU Denver and Colorado

June 5, 2026

CU Denver hosted the American Conference for Irish Studies, welcoming international scholars to explore Irish culture, migration, history, and community connections across Colorado.

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Sustainable Ethical Wear, an 'Anti-Fast Fashion Show,' Spotlights Student Creativity, Climate and Ethical Labor Action

June 1, 2026

CU Denver students used upcycled and original design and performance to spotlight fast fashion’s harms and share practical ways to shop and repair more sustainably.

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CU Denver Chemistry Professor Delivers Keynote on AI-Powered NMR at International Conference in Istanbul

May 26, 2026

CU Denver’s Woonghee Lee delivered an international keynote on AI-powered NMR workflows and research collaboration at Koç University in Istanbul.

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Congratulations to Associate Professor Diana White and Senior Instructor Pamela Whitten

May 12, 2026

Associate Professor Diana White and Senior Instructor Pamela Whitten have been awarded a $20,000 Spring 2026 CU System AI Sprint Grant: AI for Teaching & Learning.

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Authors of the paper, Abgail Chiu (left), and Prof. Woonghee Lee (right)

CU Denver’s POKY Suite Brings AI-Powered Speed to Biomolecular NMR

May 11, 2026

CU Denver Chemistry researchers review POKY, an integrated NMR software ecosystem that streamlines analysis and helps accelerate structural biology discovery.

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CU Denver Launches AI and Communication Certificate This Fall

April 27, 2026

CU Denver launches a 12-credit Undergraduate Certificate in AI and Communication for Fall 2026, focused on ethical, creative, career-ready communication.

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From left to right Jim Grigsby, Vanessa Navarro-Rodríguez, Anna Warrener, Nicky Beer, Lisa Keranen, and Michael Moore. They stand in front of a University of Colorado Denver sign and a banner for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

CLAS Mixtape: Five Faculty Researchers Share the Work Shaping Our World

April 22, 2026

CLAS MixTape brings together faculty, students, and community voices for short, compelling presentations on the ideas and challenges shaping our world.

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CU Denver Professor Studies the Way People Experience Heat in Cities—and Why it Matters

April 21, 2026

The research of CU Denver Assistant Professor of Geography and Environmental Sciences Ben Crawford, PhD, is shedding light on how our urban environment affects the way we feel.

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Michael Schmidt and Yaning Liu Publishes New Research Paper

April 17, 2026

We’re excited to share that our faculty member Yaning Liu and research assistant Michael have published a new research paper! Their work highlights important contributions to the field and showcases the impactful research happening in our department. Congratulations to Yaning Liu and Michael on this fantastic achievement! Read the Full...

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Former State Senator Teaching Latino Politics & Policy Summer Course

April 16, 2026

A new summer course from the University of Colorado Denver’s Center for New Directions in Politics and Public Policy will give students a hands-on look at how policy is shaped alongside Latino communities in Colorado and beyond.

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