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CUR eNews: Stay Connected as You Champion Excellence in Higher Education

February 23, 2026
In this issue, you'll find information on: - Community Engagement Meeting - Upcoming Webinars - On Demand Learning Bundles - New CUR Resources - CUR Elections - Open Awards - and more

CUR eNews: New Tools to Support Your Undergraduate Research Goals in 2026

February 09, 2026
In this issue, you'll find information on: - AI Position Statement - 2025 Impact Report - New CUR Resources - Upcoming Webinars - New On Demand Course Bundles - CUR + Divisional Awards - and more

Driven by Discovery: Mizzou Undergraduate Finds His Path in the Lab

February 04, 2026
"Research isn’t just an academic exercise. It’s a proving ground — one where persistence, precision and passion can turn a student into a scientist."

Partnership with HigherEd+ Brings Microcredential Offerings to CUR

January 27, 2026
The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) is proud to announce a new partnership with HigherEd+ to offer innovative microcredential on-demand programs designed to support both higher education undergraduate research professionals […]

CUR eNews: From 2025 to 2026–Gratitude and Momentum

January 26, 2026
In this issue, you'll find information on: - 2025 Impact Report - Grant Dialogues - AI Position Statement - Upcoming Webinars and New CUR Resources - CUR + Divisional Awards - In Remembrance of Dr. James M. Gentile - and more

CUR eNews: New Year, Same Great Community and Offerings

January 12, 2026
In this issue, you'll find information on: - ConnectUR 2026 - New Career Readiness Resource - Volunteer Opportunities - Grant Dialogues - CUR Awards - and more

Bentley University Duo Meets with Capitol Hill Policymakers to Share Insights

January 05, 2026
If groundbreaking discoveries aren’t shared outside of academia, can they truly make an impact?

CUR eNews: New Executive Corner, Career Readiness Resource, and Awards Inside

December 08, 2025
In this issue, you'll find information on: - Executive Corner Update - Volunteer Opportunities - New Advocacy Resources - New Career Readiness Resource - Grant Dialogues - CUR Webinars and On-Demand Courses - ConnectUR 2026 - CUR Awards - and more

Curiosity Sparked in First-Year Class Leads to Summer Research Project

December 05, 2025
Charmi Patel’s interest in studying bone pathology in nonhuman primates was inspired by the disease trends, prevention and control class she took in her freshman year at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Executive Corner: December 2025

December 04, 2025
As we move into the holiday season and the close of another productive year, its a perfect moment to reflect on how CUR continues to support our community and to share ways to engage in 2026.
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