CU Denver News Newsletter

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

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Perspectives

How Getting an EdD at CU Denver Can Advance Your Career in Education

CAM

CU Denver Makes MovieMaker Magazine’s Top 30 Film Schools for Fifth Consecutive Year

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Moment of the Week

Fall Welcome: Games Galore at Carnival de Lynx

You’re Invited: Chancellor Forum on Sept. 23

Join us for a dialogue as we put the 2030 Strategic Plan Refresh into practice across CU Denver. Chancellor Kenneth T. Christensen, PhD, will share the specific outcomes and targets we will use to measure our progress toward 2030 and beyond. Remarks will be followed by a Q&A with faculty and staff attendees.

When: Wednesday, Sept. 23, noon to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Student Commons, Room 2600, and Zoom Webinar
Reception with soft drinks and lunch to follow in Student Commons, Room 2500A.

Click here to RSVP by Sept. 16.

CEDC

How Women Are Shaping Engineering

CLAS

Martínez Mori, PhD, Leads NSF-Funded Transit Research

News You Can Use

Office of the Provost Launches Internal AVC Leadership Searches

Internal searches have launched for two roles in the Office of the Provost: associate vice chancellor for faculty affairs and professional development and associate vice chancellor for academic affairs.

Interested candidates at CU Denver are encouraged to apply for these roles by Sept. 17. The anticipated start dates for these positions are January 2027. The roles will continue to be held on an interim basis by Faye Caronan (faculty affairs) and Richard Allen (academic affairs) through the end of 2026.

Later this week, a third CU Denver–only search will begin for an associate vice chancellor of graduate studies, with a Sept. 21 deadline for full consideration. Michael Wunder will continue as executive director of this newly formed graduate office through the end of 2026.

Mark You Calendar: Oct. 6 School Picture Day

Need a new professional photo? Stop by the Benson Terrace, near the Lynx statue at the Lola & Rob Salazar Student Wellness Center, on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 9 to 11 a.m. for CU Denver’s quarterly School Picture Day. University Communications Photographer Paul Wedlake will take headshots of employees on a first-come, first-served basis.

Staff Council: 2025-26 Job Satisfaction Survey Results

Following the conclusion of Staff Council’s 2025-26 Job Satisfaction Survey, the council has presented the findings to cabinet and deans and intends to present to the Council of Chairs and Directors this fall. The results show growth in several areas, and Staff Council is collaborating with campus leaders on areas of improvement. To learn more and view a summary of the results, visit Staff Council’s webpage.

Digital Accessibility Byte: Adding Alt Text to Images

Digital Accessibility Bytes are quick tips from CU Denver’s Digital Accessibility Committee (DAC). Adding alternative (alt) text to images helps screen reader users understand what an image is showing. When adding images to your online content, take five minutes to make sure the alt text is concise and focused on purpose, review auto-generated alt text for accuracy, mark images as decorative when appropriate, and skip “image of” in your description. Learn more about image accessibility.

CU Denver in the News

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

Science
Genes of an Icon

Denver Business Journal
Plans Emerge for Historic Ballpark Property Including Hotel, Music Venue

Events and Announcements

First Fridays with the School of Public Affairs

Friday, Sept. 4, 8:30 to 10 a.m.
Lawrence Street Center, Terrace Room (second floor)

University Calendar
Check the university calendar weekly for upcoming events across campus.

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