Faculty-Staff Edition—May 5, 2026

The university conferred 10,613 degrees—earned by 10,198 graduates—during the 2026 Commencement Ceremony. Watch the video recap.
Athletics
CU women's lacrosse heading to NCAA tournament, hosting Jacksonville in 1st round
The Colorado Buffaloes were awarded a No. 8 seed in the NCAA tournament and will host a first-round game for the first time in program history, facing the Jacksonville Dolphins on May 8.
Campus Community
Business, finance, infrastructure initiatives drive campus priorities
Senior Vice Chancellor Todd Haggerty shares how coordinated efforts across Business, Finance and Infrastructure have advanced key initiatives this semester—strengthening operational effectiveness, furthering sustainability goals and enhancing the overall campus experience.
Vice Chancellor for Public Safety Marlon Lynch announces retirement
Marlon Lynch, who has led the Division of Public Safety since early 2024, will continue to serve the campus in a part-time capacity while the campus prepares major initiatives like the Sundance Film Festival.
Last call at the Benefits Bistro—open enrollment ends May 8
Use the Benefits Toolkit to help select the mix of healthcare and insurance benefits that works best for you. Enrollments must be submitted in the employee portal by 5 p.m. MT Friday, May 8.
5 things to know about the Carnegie Classifications
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ÆÆ½â°æÏÂÔØ recently announced two new Carnegie Classifications in sustainability and community engagement, with another in the works for leadership for public purpose.
A mother's perseverance inspires generosity and transforms student lives
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ÆÆ½â°æÏÂÔØ alum Jeremy May honored his mother with a transformative gift to fund research to help students overcome social anxiety, build connection and thrive—creating a powerful legacy of compassion and impact.
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