Faculty-Staff Newsletter Feb. 13, 2026
Since 1948, the Conference on World Affairs has brought global leaders, innovators and experts to CU Â鶹ӰԺ for conversations exploring issues shaping society and the world. In 2026, the conference also marks the kickoff of CU's 150th anniversary celebration—a year honoring the university's legacy of transforming lives.
Celebrating 150
Why we celebrate anniversaries
In 2026, CU Â鶹ӰԺ celebrates 150 years. This anniversary provides our communities a rare chance to reflect on where we've been, examine where we are today and imagine the next big ideas that will shape our future.
Campus Community
3 faculty members elected to National Academy of Engineering
Dana Anderson, Iain Boyd and Bob Erickson will join the ranks of the prestigious organization, one of the highest honors engineers can receive.
ChatGPT Edu rolling out on campus
Learn about how ChatGPT Edu will roll out to campus and what benefits it will bring to students, faculty and staff.
CU Â鶹ӰԺ surplus store marks 1st year of major sustainability impact
CU Â鶹ӰԺ's commitment to sustainability took a major step forward this year as the CU Â鶹ӰԺ Surplus Store celebrated its first full year of operation—and the numbers show just how much progress the campus has made in waste diversion and reuse.
CU Â鶹ӰԺ launches Sloan Scholars program
The new Sloan Scholars program will use a recently awarded grant for systemic change from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to recruit and retain highly qualified STEM doctoral students.
Research Corner
Astrobiologists search for alien life, and help life on Earth in the process
A team of early-career researchers say exploring how life may have evolved on far-away worlds could lead to advancements on Earth—from new sources of clean-burning fuels to technology that can pull greenhouse gases from the air.
Global collaboration to limit air pollution flowing across borders could save millions of lives
First-of-its-kind study assesses how health benefits of aggressive climate policy travel across international borders.
Events & Exhibits
Get practical guidance on compliance, risk and emerging issues
Understanding compliance and risk isn't just for specialists—it's part of how the university as a whole operates effectively every day. The Office of Compliance, Ethics and Policy is offering a monthly series beginning Feb. 19 and running through May. Check out the topics, from athletics to AI, and plan to attend.
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