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Distinguished Professors
Marcia Douglas, Department of English, and Noah Finkelstein, Department of Physics, have been named distinguished professors, CU's highest honor for faculty that recognizes exceptional contributions to research, education and service
Edwin G. Conklin Medal
Awarded by the Society for Developmental Biology
Recognizing a developmental biologist who has made and is continuing to make extraordinary contributions to the field in research and mentoring.
Honoree: Lee Niswander, distinguished professor of molecular, cellular and developmental biology
2026 Faculty and Staff Student Success Champion Awards
College of Arts and Sciences faculty and staff recognized include Dr. Patricia Gonzalez, champion of staff and university support; Lauren Osmer, champion of student access, belonging and equity; Kate Semsar, champion of student support; and Kim Noice, champion of student support
CU announces $2M investment in Center for African & African American Studies (CAAAS)
Announced by CU Boulder Chancellor Justin Schwartz and CU President Todd Saliman
Person of recognition:
Reiland Rabaka, director of the CAAAS
National Endowment for the Humanities fellowship
$60,000 grant to research sources of the European Enlightenment in the Middle Ages and Renaissance
Featured scholar:
Robert Pasnau, college professor of distinction, Department of Philosophy
Fiske Planetarium celebrates 50 years!
Celebrating with select performances throughout the year.
Learn about Fiske's five decades of immersive science, astronomy, art and music experiences.