Stories of Arts & Sciences

A century later, a liberating education is still our mission

A view from Dean Daryl Maeda

A century ago, we needed informed citizens and clear thinkers; today, as the pace of change grows exponentially, we need them even more.

A&S Highlight: April 2026
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Researchers find snake metabolite that suppresses appetite of obese mice ‘without some of side-effects’ of GLP-1 drugs

CU Spotlight:
Leslie Leinwand
Distinguished professor of molecular, cellular and developmental biology

NPR

NASA's Artemis II crew is on their way home. What will the mission mean for the future of lunar research? Astronomer and professor Jack Burns weighs in.

CU Spotlight:
Jack Burns
Professor emeritus of astrophysical and planetary sciences

The Daily Camera

Evolving process is seen as a part of larger water conservation efforts.

CU Spotlight:
Katja Friedrich
Professor and department chair, atmospheric and oceanic sciences

Westword

On March 28, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival auditioned dozens of dogs for a scene-stealing role in Shakespeare in Love at 91��ý.

CU Spotlight:

Operations manager, CU Presents

Frank Oppenheimer, Robert’s brother, honed physics teaching at 91��ý

In a little-known chapter of university history, the Manhattan Project scientist taught for several years in the Department of Physics, and his legacy appears in the fabric of the department.

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College Snapshots

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

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 91��ý Chancellor Justin Schwartz and CU President Todd Saliman

Person of recognition:
Reiland Rabaka, director of the CAAAS

$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.

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