In the News

Alumnus Schuyler van Englenberg (Chemistry, '05), assistant professor of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at the University of Denver, was just named to the prestigious 2016 Class of Boettcher Investigators in the Webb-Waring Biomedical Awards. He will receive a $235,000 grant to support up to three years of biomedical research.

Liz Ross, director of the Small Business Development Center, and Larie Clown, a senior English major, were added to the Board of Directors for American Indian Business Leaders.

Captain Jeff Kuss (Economics, '06) of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, performed a flyover with the Blue Angels before the start of Super Bowl 50. We are saddened to report that Captain Kuss died following a training accident on June 2.​

Three students and the assistants presented their thespian talents at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Hawaii in February. Junior Theatre major Jaclyn Drummond earned a a spot to display her skills at the Kennedy Center in Washington D. C. in April.