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The Department of Chemistry came together on May 4 to celebrate the teaching assistants who support undergraduate labs and courses. The gathering highlighted the vital role TAs play in creating meaningful learning experiences for undergraduate students, recognizing specific TAs for their extraordinary contributions.
On May 2, the Department of Chemistry celebrated 72 graduates from Fall 2025 and Spring 2026, including 40 undergraduates, 25 Ph.D. recipients, and 7 master’s students. The Commencement Ceremony recognized students’ achievements through speeches, awards, and the degree conferral.
On May 1st, the Department of Chemistry unveiled a new suite of general chemistry labs designed to support flexible, student-centered learning. Featuring modern technology, accessible workstations, and adaptable help rooms, the spaces encourage collaboration and inclusivity.
During the 33rd Annual Campus Sustainability Summit on April 15, 2026, the CU Green Labs Awards Program recognized the Department of Chemistry with a Green Labs Award. The award highlights the department’s significant contributions to campus sustainability over the past year.
Twenty-two faculty were recognized have been recognized with this year’s Exceptional Graduate Faculty Mentor Award. These faculty, including the Chemistry Department's Eleanor Browne, were recognized for outstanding contributions in improving CU Boulder's graduate student experience.
Hoang Phuc (Phil) Pham, a graduate student in Oana Luca's group, was selected to the Excellence in Graduate Polymer Research Symposium. This award recognizes outstanding graduate students in polymer science and engineering. Phil will present his work on electrochemical plastics recycling at ACS Atlanta in Spring 2026.
The Department of Chemistry held its annual Winter Celebration on December 5th in recognition and appreciation of faculty and staff, marking the close of the semester and the year’s accomplishments. ÌýHeld at the vibrant Boulder Moxy, the event
Clarivate honored chemistry faculty Jose Jimenez and Wei Zhang in their 2025 list of Highly Cited Researchers. This international group is not only based on citation counts, but also a rigorous selection process to determine those most influential in their fields.
The Department of Chemistry celebrated its graduate students in style at the 3rd annual Fall Ball, held on Saturday, November 8, at the Boulder Marriott, bringing students together from across research areas and cohort years for a night of
