Tuesday, July 28, 2026
CU Denver News
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Workforce Development

MEIS Students Showcase What Makes Denver’s Music Scene Stand Out

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Share With Your Students

Spring 2026 Dean's List

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Moment of the Week

Lynx Present Their Work at the 2026 Summer Research Symposium

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National Recognition

Ten Things We Love About CU Denver Dining

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CEDC

Alum Crafts Time Capsule for America's 250th Anniversary

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SEHD

Jennifer Greiving, Women’s Soccer, and the Power of Community Voice

Volunteers Needed for CU Denver Welcome

We can’t wait to celebrate the start of the 2026-27 academic year with our annual CU Denver Welcome activities. And, we need your help! Faculty and staff can sign up for a volunteer shift for events like move-in day, the First-Generation Banquet, New Student Welcome, Block Party, and more. Click here to view the shifts and register.

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Office of International Affairs

Welcoming International School Counselors to CU Denver

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CLAS

American Conference for Irish Studies Brings Global Scholars to CU Denver

News You Can Use

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Provost Office Welcomes New Leaders, New Structure

Provost Karen Marrongelle has appointed Katie Linder to serve in a new chief of academic strategies role and Beth Myers to serve as associate vice chancellor for technological innovation and chief information officer. They join new interim and continuing long-term leaders to help oversee key academic functions in the Office of the Provost, which launched a new structure this month to better align its responsibilities in support of student success.

A full view of the new Office of the Provost leadership team is available in this July 1 Provost Marrongelle team memo. Updates on academic operations will continue early in the fall semester, and searches for three long-term leadership positions will begin later in the semester.

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Coming Soon: UCDAccess Portal Renamed

On Aug. 6, the UCDAccess portal will be renamed to CUAccess. The new name is a collaborative branding effort between University Communications, CU Anschutz University Communications, Information Strategy and Services (ISS), and the Denver Office of Information Technology (OIT) to create a more inclusive environment. The change will take place after hours and there is no outage expected. Learn more about this change.

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CU ChatGPT Edu Available for Eligible Students in August

As a continuation of the university’s OpenAI initiative, CU’s ChatGPT Edu will be made available for free to eligible CU Denver and CU Anschutz students on Aug. 14. Students can check their eligibility on this webpage. Eligible students are required to take the AI training in Canvas to request access. After completing the training, students will receive an email invitation to join the CU ChatGPT Edu instance with their university email address. To take the training and start the process, students can visit this webpage beginning Aug. 14 for a direct link.

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Fall 2026 Tuition Assistance Application Opens Soon

CU’s Tuition Assistance Benefit (TAB) application for the fall 2026 semester is open. This valuable benefit provides an opportunity for CU faculty, staff, and their eligible dependents to pursue their educational goals at any CU campus. Learn more about TAB and how to apply here.

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Coming Soon: Recess Tivoli

A new restaurant and gathering space is coming to the Tivoli Student Union soon. Recess Tivoli is expected to open in the former Quad Side Tavern and Tivoli Brewing space before the start of the fall semester. Additional details will be shared as they become available.

CU Denver in the News

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

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The Unfiltered Truth: What Air Purifiers Actually Catch
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Can Indiana Pay for a Bears Stadium?
Events and Announcements
CU Night at the Rockies

Friday, Aug. 21, 6:40 p.m.

Coors Field
Block Party

Thursday, Aug. 20, noon to 3 p.m.

Lawrence Street (between Speer Boulevard and 14th Street)
University Calendar
Check the university calendar weekly for upcoming events across campus.
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