Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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Auraria Campus Resource

Meet the Phoenix Center Team Who Helps Interpersonal Violence Survivors and Their Supporters
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Update

CU Denver Launches Searches for Key Academic Leadership Roles
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Moment of the Week

Students Explore Programs, Scholarships, and More at the Annual Study Abroad Fair

Hispanic Heritage Month Kicks Off at CU Denver

On Wednesday, Sept. 16, Hispanic Heritage Month at CU Denver will kick off in the Terrace Room of the Lawrence Street Center with Colorado State Historian Nicki Gonzales, PhD. Learn about the power of local history and coalition building and how it ties to our continued mission as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) to serve all our students and employees. Enjoy breakfast at 8:30 a.m., remarks from campus leaders, a talk by Gonzales, and a Q&A session. Find more details and RSVP here. Check the University Calendar for more CU Denver events.
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SEHD

Alum Marlon Sango Expands Care for People Experiencing Homelessness
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CU Connections

Video: SPA Student Finds Purpose in Giving Back to Her Community

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CU System Sprint Grant: AI for Teaching & Learning
This grant is designed to provide faculty with the resources and time needed to develop and implement AI-driven pedagogical strategies for a single course. The grant is up to $20,000 and can be used to cover project expenses. Tenured or tenure-track faculty and full-time and instructional faculty are eligible to apply by the deadline of Oct. 16. See past grant recipients here and find more information here.
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New Hiring System to Launch in Summer 2027
In summer 2027, CU Denver will transition from the applicant tracking system Taleo to PageUp. The modern system will support employee and student recruitment, application tracking, and onboarding and will impact hiring processes, including search committees. The implementation is part of a collaborative initiative with CU Anschutz, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, and CU System administration. Those who will use the tool will receive training and implementation resources ahead of the summer 2027 launch. Learn more here.

CU Denver in the News

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

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Colorado Photographer’s 9/11 Images Reprinted for New Exhibit at CU Denver
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The 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada, 2026
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Q and A: CU Denver Professor Who Specializes In Pro Sports, Public Policy, Stadium Deals On Raidersā€™ Stadium Plaza Project
Events and Announcements
Dr. Mary E. Guy Distinguished Lecture Series 2026

Thursday, Sept. 10, 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Lawrence Street Center, Terrace Room
FiTV Film Screening, Star Trek: Prodigy, with Julie Benson

Friday, Sept. 11, 6 to 9 p.m.
Tivoli Student Union, Room 139H
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Check the university calendar weekly for upcoming events across campus.
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