Stories of Arts & Sciences

The Loch Ness monster: myth or reality?

CU ��ý�� scholar muses on what qualifies as ‘truth’ and ‘fiction’ and the overlap of conspiracy theories and myths.

A&S Highlight: March 2026
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The Conversation

How do we go from sound asleep to awake in the blink of an eye?

CU Spotlight:
Jenni Shearston
Assistant professor of integrative physiology

NBC News

The snowpack is well below average in nearly all Western states, as higher-than-usual temperatures make for a warm, dry winter.

CU Spotlight:
Noah Molotch
Professor of geography

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

CBS News

CU students look forward to hands-on learning at Sundance.

CU Spotlight:
Kelly Sears
Associate professor of cinema studies and moving image arts

Remembering CU’s brave one from the Red Scare

Caught up in anti-communist hysteria following World War II, former CU ��ý�� student Dalton Trumbo today is recognized as a fierce proponent of free speech, with a fountain outside the University Memorial Center named in his honor.

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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 CU ��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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