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How Reshaping Multiscale Molecular Modeling Breaks Scientific Boundaries for Real-World Impacts

May 7, 2025

CU Denver Chemistry Chair Hai Lin is pushing the frontiers of computational chemistry with pioneering methods that reveal how molecules react-atom by atom. Discover how his research is reshaping drug design, enzyme modeling, and the future of science.

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Describing the World with Data- How to Start a Career in Data Science

May 7, 2025

Discover how CU Denver student Philip Candleana is turning curiosity into career through the Data Science program. Learn about his journey, tips for success, and why this growing field might be your future.

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The Philosophy of Quantum Physics? How This CU Denver Student Bridged Two Worlds

Follow James Amidei's journey from Philosophy to Quantum Information Technology and discover why the two are more connected than you might think.

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Preserving the Hidden World: Goran Shikak’s Journey Through CU Denver’s Biology Master’s Program

April 1, 2025

Explore an Integrative Biology Masters Degree From Kurdistan to Colorado: How One Student Followed His Fascination with Arachnids into a Career in Taxonomy Goran Shikak didn’t always know he’d become a taxonomist. But looking back, the signs were there. Born in Miami and raised in Kurdistan, Goran spent his childhood...

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Jeff Knight, PhD, CU Denver Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities

Hands-On Learning, Real-World Impact: Jeff Knight’s Mission for CU Denver Students

When Jeff Knight, PhD, was finishing his postdoc at CU Boulder, his advisor suggested he test the job market to get practice interviewing. “I wanted to find a university where research was strong, but teaching was just as important,” Knight said. It was during the last recession, and opportunities were...

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How High Schools Can Offer Affordable College Credit to Students

March 7, 2025

For students like Kathleen Carson and educators like Kurt Knierim, the CU Succeed program has been transformative. It’s not just about earning college credit in high school—it’s about opening doors, creating confidence, and building bridges between high school classrooms and university lecture halls.

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Brains, Barriers, and Big Dreams How This First-Gen Student Found Success

March 3, 2025

Jami Helmig’s path to success was anything but conventional. A first-generation college student, a single mother, and a determined scholar, Jami’s story is one of resilience, resourcefulness, and an unwavering commitment to making a difference.

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CLAS Dean Jansma Tapped Interim Provost

Dr. Pamela Jansma, the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS), has agreed to serve as interim provost beginning Feb. 1, 2025.

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Students, Need Support? From Academics to Well-Being, We're Here for You

Jan. 30, 2025

Starting a new semester comes with excitement, opportunities, as well as its challenges. We’re here to support you—whether you need academic guidance, career advice, mental health resources, or just a place to connect. No matter where you are in your journey, you’re never alone. Explore the resources available to help...

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Junfei Liu's Journey from Beijing to CU Denver

Jan. 28, 2025

For Junfei Liu, a senior at CU Denver's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences majoring in communication with minors in economics and mathematics, the path to higher education wasn’t just about academics— It was about breaking barriers.

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