Stories of Arts & Sciences

Eyes in the sky focus on elephants

CU Boulder PhD student Liam Jasperse-Sjolander is helping elephant behavioral observation get off the ground—and into the air above Africa.


A&S Highlight: May 2026

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Frank Oppenheimer, Robert’s brother, honed physics teaching at CU Boulder

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

6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, 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 how it can aid as we Look ahead to a volatile 2026 fire season.

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 Boulder Թ 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