Faculty-Staff Edition—Feb. 19, 2025
Campus Community
Coroner identifies body of CU student
CU Boulder is saddened to learn that the county coroner has identified the individual who was recently recovered in Boulder Canyon as Megan Trussell. The sheriff’s office released an additional update stating it does not believe there is or was a threat to the community.
Expanded opportunities for innovation and partnerships at CU Boulder
The Research & Innovation Office announced a targeted realignment in November to enhance strategic integration across key areas and best position itself to serve the university's growing research and innovation needs.
Research Updates
Diamond in the rough: Research could help better detect, target cancer cells
CU Boulder engineers have discovered a new acoustic wave mode never seen before that can unlock a new level of cell manipulation capabilities.
New sensor can take any gas and tell you what’s in it
A new laser-based device can scan almost any sample of gas and detect its molecular ingredients down to concentrations in the parts per trillion—not unlike an expert sommelier taking a sniff of a glass of wine.
Leading citizen well-being through business research—The launch of a new initiative
Thanks to an anonymous gift, CU Boulder’s Leeds School of Business is investing $3.85 million to launch the Initiative for Global Business Impact, accelerating the school’s world-class research infrastructure and academic reputation.
Events & Exhibits
Academic freedom in 2025: Addressing evolving challenges and new realities
Exploring the evolution of academic freedom in the face of political polarization, social movements and global challenges—join this conversation on Feb. 26.
University Libraries, the CAAAS to celebrate year-long fellowship March 10
A program supporting graduate research in African, African American and African diaspora studies will hold a special lunchtime event to mark the culmination of its first year-long fellowship program supporting graduate research. Open to the campus community, registration is required.
Federal Transition
CU Boulder has a resource page on the federal transition, providing updates, guidance, campus contacts, university statements and more. Visit the page for the latest information as it relates to the CU community.
In case you missed it:
Feb. 18:ÌýÌýÌýFrom the chancellor: Federal transition and how we’re responding
Feb. 17:
Feb. 14:
Newsletter Block TitleWhat We’re Reading
Newsletter Block Title
What We’re Reading
Newsletter Block TitleEvents Calendar
Newsletter Block Title
Events Calendar
Newsletter Block Text
Ìý2/22:
3/7:
3/19:
Ìý