Tuesday, August 25, 2026
CU Denver News
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How I Did It Series

How Carla Gutierrez Transferred to CU Denver and Became Student Government President—In One Year
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Fall Welcome

Meet CU Denver’s New Faculty Members
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Campus Resource

What To Know About Disability Resources & Services at CU Denver

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Lynx Celebrate the Beginning of the 2026–27 Academic Year

Mark Your Calendar: CU Denver Homecoming 2026

The countdown is on for a weeklong celebration to connect with your fellow students, faculty, staff, and alumni and boost Lynx pride at our annual CU Denver Homecoming.

From Sept. 18 through 26, there will be several opportunities to engage with your peers and make new memories, including a CU Denver takeover at Elitch Gardens on Sept. 18, a Black and Gold Celebration with cake and games on Sept. 21, CU Denver Beach with live music and snacks on the North Classroom front lawn on Sept. 23, men’s and women’s homecoming basketball games on Sept. 24, and more.

The week wraps up with a Lynx Live concert on Sept. 25 featuring the headliner Between Friends and a lineup of bands with our very own Lynx. View the full list of events on the CU Denver Homecoming webpage.
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CAP

ColoradoBuildingWorkshop Returns to Cottonwood Gulch Expeditions to Transform Its Historic Vonnegut Cabin Loop
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SEHD

In the Age of AI, Bud Talbot Still Believes Impactful Learning Is Relational

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Register for the Inclusive Excellence Summit

Join colleagues from across the CU system for the Inclusive Excellence Summit on Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Auraria Campus. Faculty, staff, and students from all four campuses and system administration are invited to come together to explore and share strategies for fostering an inclusive community where belonging and meaningful work support the success and well-being of every individual. Register using this form by Sept. 16 at 5 p.m.
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Campus Impacts Beginning Aug. 26
The Denver Food + Wine Festival will take place on the Tivoli Quad from Aug. 26 through 30. There will be several impacts around the Tivoli Quad throughout this week, including parking meters being taken offline, increased vehicle activity during load-in, and a closure of Walnut Street between 10th and 11th streets on Saturday, Aug. 29. Find more details here.
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University Calendar

As we kick off a new academic year, we’d like to remind campus community members who are hosting public events to add them to the university calendar at least three weeks in advance of the event. Using this calendar helps increase awareness, promotes community building, and supports safety and preparation. Instructions for how to add an event can be found here.

CU Denver in the News

Mentions of our faculty, staff, students, and alumni in local and national media

St. Vrain Valley Schools
Superintendent Jackie Kapushion Receives CU Denver Alumni Leadership Award
9NEWS
Larimer Square Pays Tribute to Preservation Pioneer Dana Crawford
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The CU Denver News e-newsletter is published weekly during the academic year. CU Denver News is produced by CU Denver's Office of University Communications.