Celebrate

CU Boulder doctoral students Kristen Amarell, Nicole Rote and Amrita Singh have earned fellowships named for famed pilot Amelia Earhart.

Chunmei Ban, professor of mechanical engineering, has received a Fulbright Global Scholar award to explore the future of energy storage through next-generation battery technologies.

Doctoral candidate Danielle Aguilar and alum Christopher Saldaña have been selected for two of the National Academy of Education and Spencer Foundation’s most competitive honors for emerging education scholars.

Join the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program in celebrating the 2026 Savit Scholars, the 2026 Mentor Award recipients, and the students and faculty who were awarded project grants.

CU Boulder graduate student Connor Antonio Diaz and Assistant Dean Patricia Gonzalez were among five systemwide recipients of the CU President’s Inclusive Excellence Awards this year.

CU Boulder has been recognized by Vitalant as the top college blood donation site in the state of Colorado. Members of Staff Council accepted the Campus Leadership in Giving Award at the annual Lifelines event.

Distinguished Professor Lee Niswander, whose research seeks to provide insights into fundamental developmental processes, major human birth defects and potential clinical therapies, has received CU Boulder's most prestigious honor for 2026. The Hazel Barnes Prize each year recognizes a faculty member who exemplifies groundbreaking research and a deep commitment to teaching.

The prestigious American Academy of Arts & Sciences has announced its newest members, and they include CU Boulder affiliates William Penuel and Jun Ye.

CU Boulder is recognizing four inaugural Community Belonging Award recipients whose actions are strengthening connection, care and community across campus.

The Graduate Research Fellowship Program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in a wide variety of science-related disciplines.