General News

Executive Corner: July 2026

Welcome to a new membership year at CUR! Whether you are a long-time member or are joining us for the first time, we are so glad you are here.

CUR eNews: Sizzle into Summer: All You Need to Know for June and Beyond

In this issue, you'll find information on: -Membership Renewals - CUR Awards News - ConnectUR 2026 - SPUR 9.3 - CUR Resources - On-Demand Courses - and more

AAPT’s Cunningham Selected as 2026-2027 Council on Undergraduate Research Treasurer, Line to Presidency

Beth A. Cunningham, Chief Executive Officer of the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT), has been selected to serve on the CUR Board of Directors as an officer in the presidential line.

CUR eNews: Celebrating What’s Next for CUR and Undergraduate Research

In this issue, you'll find information on: - CUR Award Celebration Ceremony - Open CUR Awards - SPUR 9.3 - Advocacy Statement from the Executive Committee - Welcome to the Newly Elected Leadership - ConnectUR 2026 - CUR Wins ASAE Foresight Award - and more

UNT’s Acree Selected as 2026 CUR-Goldwater Scholars Faculty Mentor Awardee

William (Bill) Acree Jr, FRSC, FIUPAC, Professor of Chemistry at the University of North Texas (UNT) in Denton, TX, has been selected as the 2026 Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) – Goldwater Scholars Faculty Mentor Awardee.

UCO’s Barthell Elected as 2026-2027 Council on Undergraduate Research Line to Presidency

Dr. John F. Barthell, Director of Undergraduate Research at the University of Central Oklahoma, has been elected to serve on the Council on Undergraduate Research Board of Directors as an officer in the Presidential Line.

CUR eNews: Awards, Announcements, + Annual Conference

In this issue, you'll find information on: - New SPUR Editor-in-Chief - 2025-26 CUR Awardee Press Releases - New Advocacy Statement - Welcome to the Newly Elected Leadership - CUR Brand Survey - ConnectUR 2026 - and more

CUR Names 2026-2027 Elected Councilors, Division Reps, and NLDC

CUR welcomes the newly elected Councilors, Division Representatives, and Nominations and Leadership Development Committee members.

Mendoza and Tiwari to Join CUR Board of Directors for 2026-2027 Membership Year

The Council on Undergraduate Research is pleased to welcome Dr. Susan Mendoza of Grand Valley State University and Dr. Binod Tiwari of California State University, Fullerton to its Board of Directors.

CUR Receives 2026 ASAE Research Foundation Sal Martino Foresight Award

The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) is proud to announce that it has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the 2026 American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Research Foundation Sal Martino Foresight Award, a national recognition honoring organizations that demonstrate exceptional leadership in applying foresight practices to prepare for the future and drive meaningful impact.