/today/ en /today/2025/04/24/farm-diversification-research-wins-high-kudos <span>Farm-diversification research wins high kudos</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-04-24T14:52:59-06:00" title="Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 14:52">Thu, 04/24/2025 - 14:52</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-04/Zia%20Mehrabi%20thumbnail.jpg?h=5df0ec88&amp;itok=UGmAu7th" width="1200" height="800" alt="Zia Mehrabi"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/28"> Announcements &amp; Deadlines </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1008"> Celebrate </a> </div> <span>Colorado Arts and Sciences Magazine</span> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>51�Թ���’s Zia Mehrabi and an international group of researchers were named national champion of the Frontiers Planet Prize for research that finds environmental and social benefits of agricultural diversification.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>51�Թ���’s Zia Mehrabi and an international group of researchers were named national champion of the Frontiers Planet Prize for research that finds environmental and social benefits of agricultural diversification.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/asmagazine/2025/04/21/farm-diversification-research-wins-high-kudos`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:52:59 +0000 Megan Maneval 54592 at /today /today/2025/04/24/cu-boulder-team-takes-home-1st-place-car-competition <span>51�Թ��� team takes home 1st place in car competition</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-04-24T14:44:43-06:00" title="Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 14:44">Thu, 04/24/2025 - 14:44</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-04/IMG_7729.JPG?h=4f8a3f5e&amp;itok=zLUXIZf2" width="1200" height="800" alt="Chemical and Biological Engineering students"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/28"> Announcements &amp; Deadlines </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1008"> Celebrate </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>51�Թ��� took home first place in a competition that engages college students in designing and constructing a car powered by a chemical energy source. The team will go on to a national competition in Boston in November.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>51�Թ��� took home first place in a competition that engages college students in designing and constructing a car powered by a chemical energy source. The team will go on to a national competition in Boston in November.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/chbe/cu-boulders-chem-e-car-team-takes-home-first-place`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:44:43 +0000 Megan Maneval 54590 at /today /today/2025/04/24/fennoyee-thomas-named-distinguished-alumna <span>Fennoyee Thomas named distinguished alumna</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-04-24T05:55:51-06:00" title="Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 05:55">Thu, 04/24/2025 - 05:55</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-04/FT_tnail.jpg?h=0e1c391f&amp;itok=FSXrYR2O" width="1200" height="800" alt="Fennoyee Thomas"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/28"> Announcements &amp; Deadlines </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1008"> Celebrate </a> </div> <span>College of Music</span> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>The 51�Թ��� College of Music is pleased to announce that triple alumna Fennoyee Thomas has been named its 2025 Distinguished Alumna, honoring her lifelong contributions to the arts.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>The 51�Թ��� College of Music is pleased to announce that triple alumna Fennoyee Thomas has been named its 2025 Distinguished Alumna, honoring her lifelong contributions to the arts.</div> <script> window.location.href = `https://colorado.edu/music/2025/04/21/fennoyee-thomas-named-2025-distinguished-alumna`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:55:51 +0000 Megan Maneval 54585 at /today /today/2025/04/22/college-arts-and-sciences-names-2025-van-ek-scholars <span>College of Arts and Sciences names 2025 Van Ek Scholars</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-04-22T14:12:34-06:00" title="Tuesday, April 22, 2025 - 14:12">Tue, 04/22/2025 - 14:12</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-04/Old%20Main%20facade.jpg?h=afaabc32&amp;itok=pXYO_l-o" width="1200" height="800" alt="Old Main"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/28"> Announcements &amp; Deadlines </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1008"> Celebrate </a> </div> <span>Colorado Arts and Sciences Magazine</span> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>Seventeen students have recently received one of the College of Arts and Science's most prestigious honors, recognized for their exemplary academic achievement and meaningful contributions to the campus and broader community.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Seventeen students have recently received one of the College of Arts and Science's most prestigious honors, recognized for their exemplary academic achievement and meaningful contributions to the campus and broader community.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/asmagazine/2025/04/16/college-arts-and-sciences-names-2025-van-ek-scholars`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:12:34 +0000 Megan Maneval 54578 at /today /today/2025/04/22/doe-announces-research-security-training-requirements-other-agencies-follow <span>DOE announces research security training requirements, with other agencies to follow</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-04-22T10:07:31-06:00" title="Tuesday, April 22, 2025 - 10:07">Tue, 04/22/2025 - 10:07</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-04/research-security-stock.png?h=1041fc37&amp;itok=pZF939Xl" width="1200" height="800" alt="person on laptop"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/28"> Announcements &amp; Deadlines </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>All principal investigators and key/senior personnel submitting new proposals to the Department of Energy from May 1 forward are required to complete research security training within 12 months before proposals can be submitted.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>All principal investigators and key/senior personnel submitting new proposals to the Department of Energy from May 1 forward are required to complete research security training within 12 months before proposals can be submitted.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/researchinnovation/2025/04/18/doe-announces-research-security-training-requirements-other-agencies-follow`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:07:31 +0000 Megan Maneval 54573 at /today /today/2025/04/22/cu-boulder-announces-groundbreaking-solar-array-east-campus <span>51�Թ��� announces groundbreaking of solar array on East Campus</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-04-22T08:46:44-06:00" title="Tuesday, April 22, 2025 - 08:46">Tue, 04/22/2025 - 08:46</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-04/Solar_Groundbreaking.CC02.JPG?h=7a4e037b&amp;itok=6WxtntZb" width="1200" height="800" alt="groundbreaking of the solar array on East Campus"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/28"> Announcements &amp; Deadlines </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/914"> Sustainability </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle wide_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/wide_image_style/public/2025-04/Solar_Groundbreaking.CC02.JPG?h=7a4e037b&amp;itok=015p_SR_" width="1500" height="563" alt="groundbreaking of the solar array on East Campus"> </div> <p dir="ltr"><br><span>51�Թ��� has begun construction on a 1.1 megawatt (MW) ground-mounted solar array on East Campus, following&nbsp;</span><a href="/today/2024/06/20/cu-regents-approve-sustainability-initiatives" rel="nofollow"><span>approval by the Board of Regents in June 2024</span></a><span>. The project, which is part of 51�Թ���’s ongoing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, broke ground on April 18.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>The solar array will generate approximately 1.4 million kilowatt hours (kWhs) annually and will offset 1.3% of 51�Թ���’s total annual electricity usage, saving the university $122,000 per year in energy costs. The project will cost $7.8 million and will be operational by January 2026, at which point a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Chancellor Justin Schwartz shared his enthusiasm for the project at the groundbreaking ceremony that was attended by Vice Chancellor for Sustainability Andrew Mayock, leaders from within Infrastructure and Resilience and project managers from McKinstry, the general contractor overseeing construction of the solar array.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>"We are committed to reducing our environmental impact, reducing costs and creating a more resilient campus,” Schwartz said. “The construction of this solar array is an important step toward achieving our Climate Action Plan goals, and we are proud to promote clean energy and sustainability on our campus."</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>51�Թ��� currently has approximately 2.4 megawatts of solar power-generating capacity on campus that supplies roughly 2% of electricity usage. This is the second ground-mounted array, complementing 10 other arrays atop campus buildings.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>51�Թ��� has announced the construction of a 1.1 megawatt ground-mounted solar array on East Campus, which will offset 1.3% of the university's total annual electricity use. Completion of the project is expected by January 2026.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:46:44 +0000 Megan Maneval 54569 at /today /today/2025/04/18/prestigious-nsf-fellowship-awarded-12-graduate-students <span>Prestigious NSF fellowship awarded to 12 graduate students</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-04-18T10:30:23-06:00" title="Friday, April 18, 2025 - 10:30">Fri, 04/18/2025 - 10:30</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/4_25_spring_scenics_pc_0247.jpg?h=ad98fb10&amp;itok=u4B81Y2B" width="1200" height="800" alt="scenic view of campus buildings"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/28"> Announcements &amp; Deadlines </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>The Graduate Research Fellowship recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in a wide variety of science-related disciplines.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>The Graduate Research Fellowship recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in a wide variety of science-related disciplines.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/graduateschool/2025/04/15/prestigious-nsf-fellowship-awarded-12-graduate-students`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:30:23 +0000 Megan Maneval 54552 at /today /today/2025/04/18/open-enrollment-greater-cu-contributions-prevent-rate-increases-3-4-medical-plans <span>Open enrollment: Greater CU contributions prevent rate increases for 3 of 4 medical plans</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-04-18T10:14:46-06:00" title="Friday, April 18, 2025 - 10:14">Fri, 04/18/2025 - 10:14</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/cu_system_1.png?h=3cd9b055&amp;itok=YCVAk7m_" width="1200" height="800" alt> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/28"> Announcements &amp; Deadlines </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>The University of Colorado is increasing its investment in quality health care for CU’s workforce by 5.9% overall for the new benefits plan year. It’s important for employees to examine plan premiums and cost structures, coverage and networks before choosing plans.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>The University of Colorado is increasing its investment in quality health care for CU’s workforce by 5.9% overall for the new benefits plan year. It’s important for employees to examine plan premiums and cost structures, coverage and networks before choosing plans.</div> <script> window.location.href = `https://www.cu.edu/blog/work-life/open-enrollment-greater-cu-contributions-prevent-rate-increases-3-4-medical-plans`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:14:46 +0000 Megan Maneval 54549 at /today /today/2025/04/18/call-nominations-2025-26-distinguished-research-lectureship <span>Call for nominations: 2025–26 Distinguished Research Lectureship</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-04-18T10:09:04-06:00" title="Friday, April 18, 2025 - 10:09">Fri, 04/18/2025 - 10:09</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-04/drl-callfornoms.jpeg?h=9035a041&amp;itok=ftIHxAGu" width="1200" height="800" alt="campus building"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/28"> Announcements &amp; Deadlines </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1035"> Nominations </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>The Distinguished Research Lectureship is among the highest honors bestowed by the faculty upon a 51�Թ��� colleague. The deadline for nominations is June 2.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>The Distinguished Research Lectureship is among the highest honors bestowed by the faculty upon a 51�Թ��� colleague. The deadline for nominations is June 2.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/researchinnovation/2025/04/15/call-nominations-2025-26-distinguished-research-lectureship`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:09:04 +0000 Megan Maneval 54548 at /today /today/2025/04/17/abby-hickcox-wins-award-inspirational-instruction <span>Abby Hickcox wins award for inspirational instruction</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-04-17T14:34:24-06:00" title="Thursday, April 17, 2025 - 14:34">Thu, 04/17/2025 - 14:34</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-04/AH_tnail.jpg?h=946f52de&amp;itok=rwxvdwtU" width="1200" height="800" alt="Abby Hickcox"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/28"> Announcements &amp; Deadlines </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1008"> Celebrate </a> </div> <span>Colorado Arts and Sciences Magazine</span> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>Abby Hickcox, a teaching associate professor of geography and associate director of the Arts and Sciences Honors Program, has been named this year's Cogswell Award winner for her inspirational instruction.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Abby Hickcox, a teaching associate professor of geography and associate director of the Arts and Sciences Honors Program, has been named this year's Cogswell Award winner for her inspirational instruction.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/asmagazine/2025/04/15/abby-hickcox-wins-2025-cogswell-award-inspirational-instruction`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:34:24 +0000 Megan Maneval 54538 at /today