Faculty-Staff & Graduate Edition—Oct. 1, 2026
Campus Community
$2.5M commitment expands undergraduate research opportunities at the Crown Institute
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on research experience, receive personalized mentorship and graduate prepared for meaningful careers that improve well-being for others, thanks to a pledge from alum Shari Sapp and husband Rick Sapp.
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ lands another Forbes top employer accolade 
Forbes has ranked ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ among the "Best Employers by State" and "America's Best Large Employers" lists this year. 
Just for Grad Students
Three Minute Thesis competition application now open
This signature event challenges doctoral students to explain their research in three minutes to a general audience and a panel of judges. Register by Oct. 12 to participate.
Events & Exhibits
Celebrate Pride Month at ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ
Students, faculty and staff are invited to Pride events this month. ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ celebrates both Pride Month and 2SLGBTQIA+ History Month in October, when more students are on campus.
Celebrating 150
For these Ralphie handlers, carrying on a family legacy means running toward something bigger
As ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ celebrates 150 years and welcomes Buffs back for Homecoming, Emma Morgan and Nadia Drobnich reflect on sisterhood, grit and the tradition that connects generations of Buffs.
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