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Nominate Your Standout Online Students for a Summer Video Feature Opportunity

May 14, 2025

CLAS faculty are invited to recommend well-spoken, camera-ready online students for a summer video project showcasing the CU Denver online learning experience.

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Dr. Michelle DePrenger-Levin, Integrative Biology PhD Graduate featured on In Defense of Plants

CU Denver Biology PhD Alum Michelle DePrenger-Levin Talks Drone-Powered Plant Conservation on National Podcast

May 14, 2025

Dr. Michelle DePrenger-Levin, a CU Denver Integrative Biology PhD graduate and Manager of Conservation Programs at Denver Botanic Gardens, joined the In Defense of Plants podcast to share how her team is transforming plant conservation through drone technology. In Episode 521, she discusses the challenges of monitoring rare plant populations...

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Hyeyoung Oh Nelson, who contributed to the 5280 article, from CU Denver's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Uncovering Isolation’s Role in Postpartum Depression: Hyeyoung Oh Nelson Shares Key Findings in 5280

May 14, 2025

CU Denver Health and Behavioral Sciences faculty member Hyeyoung Oh Nelson contributes key sociological insight to 5280 Magazine ’s feature on postpartum depression, highlighting how social isolation and structural barriers deepen maternal mental health challenges. Drawing from her research on immigrant and racialized communities, Nelson emphasizes the urgent need for...

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Isabella Luna, CU Denver Sociology Student and Graduate

How This First-Generation Student Found Her Passion for Learning at CU Denver

May 13, 2025

Isabella Luna , who is graduating with a BA in sociology this spring, has accomplished a lot during her time at CU Denver. She’s a TRIO McNair scholar and has presented her research and pedagogical work in both Hawaii and San Francisco, to name just a few of her accomplishments...

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CLAS Faculty Expert Karen Lutfey Spencer Addresses Medical Gaslighting in Cosmopolitan Feature

May 13, 2025

If you’ve ever gone to the doctor with a concern and felt like they were downplaying your symptoms—or straight up not listening to you—you’ve probably experienced medical gaslighting. I’m all too familiar with the topic, because it’s happened to me.

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Spring 2025 graduates Faith Solter and Jose Carbon.

Spring Grads Showcase How CU Denver Makes Education Work for All

May 13, 2025

For more than 50 years, CU Denver has offered higher education that fits every stage of people’s lives and careers, whether they’re working parents, transfer students, first-generation students, mid-career strivers, and so much more. As CU Denver celebrates its newest graduates on May 17, in the mix will be two...

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Sarah Hagelin Accepts the 2025 CFDA Faculty Mentoring Award for Excellence in Mentorship

Sarah Hagelin Honored with 2025 CFDA Faculty Mentoring Award for Excellence in Mentorship

May 13, 2025

Flanked by several faculty mentees and by her first mentor—her father—Professor of English and Interim Ethnic Studies Chair Sarah Hagelin was honored March 31 with the CFDA Faculty Mentoring Award for 2025. This award from the Center for Faculty Development & Advancement (CFDA) commemorates Hagelin’s influence as a faculty leader...

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CU Denver's Prison Education Program Receives $150K Grant to Build Statewide Higher Ed Prison Coalition

May 12, 2025

With support from the ECMC Foundation, CU Denver’s Prison Education Program is spearheading the formation of a new Colorado-wide coalition to expand and enhance college access for incarcerated learners.

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More Parking, Better Access: Major Summer Updates Coming to Auraria Campus Lots

May 12, 2025

Changes are coming to parking across Auraria Campus this summer—aimed at improving access and better utilizing space. Faculty, staff, and students can expect updated options and accessibility enhancements by July 1, ahead of Fall 2025.

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Spring 2025 Commencement Volunteers Still Needed - Can You Help Celebrate our CU Denver Grads?

May 8, 2025

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