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Lee’s professional journey did not begin in a boardroom or a laboratory. It began at the bedside of patients in distress. Armed with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The George Washington University and a dual degree in Philosophy and Psychology from the University of Colorado Denver, Lee entered...

On 3 May 2025 Gabriel Finkelstein was interviewed by Joshua Richardson about his work for the blog "Psychiatry at the Margins."

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

Colleen Donnelly was announced as the Recipient of the 2024/2025 CU Denver Faculty Assembly Award. Colleen has been tirelessly committed to the CU Denver community, particularly through her advocacy for disability awareness and accessibility across campus. Her work has helped ensure that our campus is more inclusive and supportive for...

CU Denver is a university committed to making education work for all. That means our staff put a lot of work into supporting each student’s goals. On April 23, we celebrated staff members for their contributions to CU Denver by presenting staff awards, applauding retiring staff members, and recognizing longtime...