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Doctoral student earns Department of Defense fellowship

Megan Maneval — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:54:10 +0000

Doctoral student earns Department of Defense fellowship Megan Maneval Fri, 08/29/2025 - 09:54

College of Engineering and Applied Science

Lorin Achey has earned the prestigious 2025 National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship for her promising research in robotic perception systems.

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Excellence in Leadership Program launches 25th cohort of �� faculty, staff

Megan Maneval — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:28:11 +0000

Excellence in Leadership Program launches 25th cohort of �� faculty, staff Megan Maneval Wed, 08/27/2025 - 07:28

The Office of Faculty Affairs and Human Resources are pleased to announce the newest �� fellows selected for the CU Excellence in Leadership Program (ELP), hosted by the CU system Employee Services office. Now in its 25th year, the program brings together high-performing faculty and staff from across the four CU campuses and system office to enhance their leadership potential.

Please join us in congratulating the 14 faculty and staff selected for the 2025–26 cohort:

Alaa Ahmed, Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Elina Day, Assistant Dean of Budget & Finance, College of Communication, Media, Design & Information
Phil Fernbach, Chair and Professor, Marketing
Stephanie Gillin, Associate Dean for Administration & Finance, Leeds School of Business
Jennifer Ho, Director, Center for Humanities & the Arts and Professor, Ethnic Studies
Bri-Mathias Hodge, Associate Chair and Professor, Electrical, Computing & Energy Engineering
Meg Hohnholt, Assistant Director of Design & Construction, Infrastructure & Resilience
Dejun “Tony” Kong, Program Director of the Organizational, Leadership & Information Analytics PhD and Professor, Organizational Leadership & Information Analytics
Suzanne Magnanini, Chair and Associate Professor, French & Italian
Lauren Petersen, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor and Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives, Office of the Chancellor
Stacey Schulte, Chair and Teaching Professor, Environmental Design
Bryan Semaan, Chair and Associate Professor, Information Science
Kellen Short, Director of Executive Communications, Strategic Relations and Communications
Regina Tirella, Senior Director of Support and Safety Measures & Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Office of Institutional Equity & Compliance

Over the coming academic year, these fellows will take part in monthly sessions with senior campus leaders and with the broader ELP cohort. Through these experiences, they will gain greater understanding of how CU functions as an organization, build community with other campus leaders and improve their leadership capabilities within our diverse university environment.

More than 200 �� faculty and staff have taken part in this esteemed program, made possible through the support of the provost and the senior vice chancellor for operations. Merinda McLure, faculty director of academic leadership development in the Office of Faculty Affairs, and Kristin Martina, organizational development consultant with Campus Human Resources, serve as �� liaisons for the ELP.

Reflecting on her experience as a 2024–25 fellow, dean and vice provost of undergraduate education Erika Randall shared:

“ELP was more than a leadership program—it was an affirmation of commitment to the bigger picture of my work—to create community, to support students, to maximize my personal capacity and to embrace gratitude, recognition, clarity and joy as tools for team capacity building. Most importantly, it placed myself among and within a constellation of brilliant and diverse humans and leaders, learning from one another as we challenged ourselves to stay playful and committed to caring for staff, faculty, students and ourselves.”

Building on that perspective, McLure added:

“The ELP provides fellows with a unique opportunity to forge relationships with peers and senior leaders across our CU institutions. Participants consistently share how the program broadens their understanding of the CU system as a whole and underscores the impact of strong leadership on the success of each campus.”

These reflections highlight the value of the Excellence in Leadership Program and set high expectations for the incoming 2025–26 cohort, who are poised to build on their leadership skills to make a greater impact at ��.

The Office of Faculty Affairs and Human Resources are pleased to announce the newest fellows selected for the CU Excellence in Leadership Program.

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�� scholar receives Fulbright support to study fossil mammals in Poland

Megan Maneval — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:24:09 +0000

�� scholar receives Fulbright support to study fossil mammals in Poland Megan Maneval Wed, 08/27/2025 - 07:24

Colorado Arts and Sciences Magazine

Professor Jaelyn Eberle will teach and pursue a hypothesis that a Cretaceous land bridge between Asia and North America was a dispersal route for land mammals at the time.

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�� scientist named 2025 Pew Biomedical Scholar

Megan Maneval — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 21:23:04 +0000

�� scientist named 2025 Pew Biomedical Scholar Megan Maneval Thu, 08/21/2025 - 15:23

Colorado Arts and Sciences Magazine

Biochemist Vignesh Kasinath will receive four years of funding "to uncover fundamental insights about human health and disease."

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AB Nexus announces grant awards, including quantum-focused research collaborations

Megan Maneval — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:18:03 +0000

AB Nexus announces grant awards, including quantum-focused research collaborations Megan Maneval Tue, 08/19/2025 - 14:18

Collectively, the winning teams of AB Nexus's latest round of grant awards will receive $750,000 in funding to advance cutting-edge research that improves human health and well-being.

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Ink Spot announces a new online ordering system

Megan Maneval — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 19:31:54 +0000

Ink Spot announces a new online ordering system Megan Maneval Tue, 08/19/2025 - 13:31

Ink Spot, the campus printing center located at the University Memorial Center, has launched a new online ordering website. According to Brad Lenhart, Imaging Services manager, the new online interface is more user friendly, featuring an up-to-date online ordering option for students, staff and faculty.

Features include:

Online ordering—easily place print orders from your computer or phone.
Instant quotes—get instant quotes online without filling out forms.
Easy re-orders—order reprints in a few simple clicks.
Improved communication—receive automated email notifications when your job is submitted and when it’s ready to ship/pick up. Invoices are sent automatically.

Speaking about these changes, Lenhart said, “The Ink Spot has always been dedicated to the success of CU and its people. We’re excited to provide improved services that bring value to our customers today and into the future.”

The new online store is ready to use. Short, informative training sessions will be offered throughout the semester via Zoom.

Visit the website to learn more, check out available services, and view the training schedule.

The campus printing center located at the UMC has launched a new online ordering site, featuring instant quotes, easy re-orders and more.

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�� Today: Your guide to life at CU

Anonymous — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:43:29 +0000

�� Today: Your guide to life at CU Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 08/18/2025 - 13:43

Welcome to ��, new Buffs!

Look for �� Today throughout the semester for the latest campus news.

In it, you'll find tips and tricks for life at CU and columns on keeping healthy and safe, as well as tips for getting the most out of your time here, while keeping up on the latest campus events and announcements. You'll also learn about the research breakthroughs and discoveries made by �� faculty and researchers.

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Faculty: Here is your University Libraries start-of-semester checklist

Megan Maneval — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:18:31 +0000

Faculty: Here is your University Libraries start-of-semester checklist Megan Maneval Fri, 08/15/2025 - 06:18

It's time to submit your course reserves list, schedule a library research seminar and more for the fall semester.

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�� breaks ground on off-site solar array

Megan Maneval — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 18:00:10 +0000

�� breaks ground on off-site solar array Megan Maneval Wed, 08/13/2025 - 12:00

Representatives from �� and Pivot Energy break ground on the new solar array in Weld County. Left to right: Brian Lindoerfer, associate vice chancellor for Facilities Management, ��; Chris Ewing, vice chancellor for infrastructure and resilience, ��; Cara Carmichael, associate vice chancellor for sustainability, ��; Matt Brenn, director, Community Solar Subscriptions, Pivot Energy; Mat Elmore, senior vice president, Strategic Accounts, Pivot Energy; Isaiah Grayck, project manager, Pivot Energy

�� has broken ground on an off-site 5-megawatt solar array through a virtual net metering (VNEM) agreement with Pivot Energy that was initiated last year, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and carbon neutrality. The project site is on 23 acres of land in Weld County that is jointly leased by Pivot Energy and ��.

Thanks to the virtual net metering agreement with Pivot Energy, this project will generate approximately 9.5 million kWh of clean energy annually—the equivalent amount of energy used across three of CU’s laboratory buildings (SEEC, SEEL and LASP). Laid end-to-end, the project's approximate 8,000 solar panels are enough to fill four football fields.

“This partnership with Pivot Energy is a powerful example of how �� is leading with purpose,” said Chancellor Justin Schwartz. “We’re not just talking about sustainability—we’re building it into the fabric of our operations in ways that are both financially responsible and environmentally impactful.”

Colorado Senate Bill 21-26 made the VNEM program possible, enabling �� to benefit from the energy produced by off-site solar installations. The initiative is cost-neutral and supports CU’s Climate Action Plan (CAP), which outlines a path to carbon neutrality and responsible energy sourcing. The university will utilize solar power generated by the off-site net-metering solar project without needing to install solar on campus. The off-site solar project feeds directly into the electric grid, with �� receiving credits for the renewable energy produced on its electric bills. CU will transfer equivalent payments to Pivot that align with Xcel bill credits received.

“This project reflects our deep commitment to sustainability and climate action,” said Vice Chancellor for Sustainability Andrew Mayock. “It’s a bold step forward that shows how large institutions can lead with purpose and make a meaningful impact for the planet.”

Pivot Energy is a national leading renewable energy provider and independent power producer that develops, finances, builds, owns and operates solar and energy storage projects. Pivot offers a distributed energy platform that includes a range of services and software to serve the full solar ecosystem.

“Pivot Energy is proud to partner with the �� on this exciting milestone to start construction on this virtual net metering project,” said Mat Elmore, senior vice president of strategic accounts at Pivot Energy. “This is a win-win for both Colorado’s largest university and Pivot by helping �� reach its renewable energy goals, and Pivot advancing its mission to accelerate the shift to solar energy in communities throughout the nation."

The project broke ground on Aug. 5, 2025, and is expected to be complete in spring 2026.

Beyond the story

Our sustainability impact by the numbers:

First student-run campus environmental center in the U.S.
No. 11 university for environmental and social impact in the U.S.
First zero-waste major sports stadium in the U.S.

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�� has begun building a 5-megawatt solar array off site in Weld County that advances the university's Climate Action Plan by expanding renewable energy use.

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Could you be the next chancellor’s fellowship recipient?

Megan Maneval — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 14:48:24 +0000

Could you be the next chancellor’s fellowship recipient? Megan Maneval Thu, 08/07/2025 - 08:48

Umniya Najaer and Daphna Raz have been awarded the Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellowship for 2025–26. Check out the prestigious program and consider applying for 2026–27.

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