Faculty-Staff Edition—May 1, 2026
From headline-making debates to cultural conversations, explore standout moments from a record-setting week, with recordings available on demand.
Campus Community
New to the menu: CU Health Plan changes and a limited-time life insurance option
Benefits-eligible employees will see a few changes to their health plans for the 2026–27 plan year, including a special opportunity to enroll in optional term life insurance.
President Todd Saliman discusses budget, AI and more
Next year's budget and the ChatGPT contract were the two main topics discussed during President Todd Saliman's appearance at the April 23 ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Faculty Assembly meeting.
50 years later, Pete Brock finishes what he started at Colorado
Nearly half a century after leaving campus, the retired football player will return to Folsom Field to graduate, marking a milestone he had long set for himself—50 years after his classmates did the same.
Charges filed in August 2025 swatting incident at Norlin Library
The FBI has announced that federal charges have been filed against a juvenile responsible for the swatting call that targeted Norlin Library on Aug. 25, 2025. The filing follows a nationwide investigation that was supported by the ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Police Department.
Innovative ideas and founder spirit ride high at New Venture Challenge finals
The New Venture Challenge culminated in a final showcase with a live audience cheering on CU ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß's next exciting innovations. Six ventures competed for $336,000 at the event filled with big ideas, entrepreneurial passion and record-setting prize money.
Events & Exhibits
How the West was burned—a panel discussion on tribal firefighting May 7
Join the Center for the American West and The Pulitzer Center for a panel discussion on Native firefighting legacy, shared skills across tribal lines and a look ahead to a volatile 2026 fire season.
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