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Attending AAC&U's Annual Conference?
Make sure to attend this presentation by our own CUR community featuring Linda Blockus, Lisa Brown, Lindsay Currie, Steve Dandaneau, Bethany Usher, and Herb Hill.
#AACU2026 #UndergraduateResearch #HigherEd #StudentSuccess #CURinAction
January 18, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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Become a CUR Member Today
1. Professional Development
2. Advocacy for UR
3. Opportunities for Undergraduates
4. Recognition + Awards
5. Research Funding Support
6. Institutional Visibility
7. Resources + Publications
8. Networking
9. Career Advancement
https://cur.org/jointoday
January 18, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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Learn at your own pace with CUR's on-demand learning courses
- Adaptive Strategies for Funding Undergraduate Research
- Measuring Impact and Assessing Undergraduate Research

Designed for flexibility and impact to help your UR programs.
https://www.cur.org/events-services/on-demand-learning-courses/
January 17, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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Attending AAC&U's Annual Conference?
Make sure to attend this presentation by our own CUR community featuring Della Cronin, James LaPlant, Jeanne Mekolichick, Wil Preston, and Alan Randall.
#AACU2026 #UndergraduateResearch #HigherEd #StudentSuccess #CareerReadySkills #WorkforceDevelopment
January 17, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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CUR has a self-populated list of journals that are open to work from #UndergraduateResearchers that is one of our most visited webpages every month. Make sure to add your journal!
https://www.cur.org/resources-publications/student-resources/student-journals/undergraduate-research-journal-listing/
January 17, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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Our amazing STR teams continue to develop their advocacy skills today as they learn the ins and outs of writing an op-ed.
#advocacy #UndergraduateResearch #CURSTR #ScholarsTransformingThroughResearch

https://www.cur.org/events-services/str-program/
January 16, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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The CUR Mathematical, Computing, and Statistical Sciences Division has two open awards, the Mentor Awards and the Inclusivity Award. Applications are due by Friday, February 13, 2026.
https://www.cur.org/membership-community/divisions/mathematical-computing-statistical-sciences-division/
January 16, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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Submit Your Abstract to Present at #ConnectUR 2026 by 11:59 PM Tonight!
Conference Tracks:
🔬 Conducting Research with Undergraduates
📊 Measuring and Evaluating Success
🤝 Collaboration and Strategic Partnerships
🏛️ Operational Support and Sustainability

https://www.cur.org/events-services/connectur/
January 16, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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CUR and the @NGMAnews are joining forces to bring you a reimagined Grant Dialogues.

This two-day virtual professional development event is designed to help you confidently navigate today’s complex funding landscape.
 
https://www.cur.org/events-services/dialogues/
January 15, 2026 at 6:53 PM
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FINAL CALL: The CUR Arts & Humanities Division has two open awards: The Faculty Mentor Award and the Trimmer Travel Fund Award for #UndergraduateResearchers
Applications are due by January 16, 2026.
https://www.cur.org/membership-community/divisions/arts-humanities-division/
January 15, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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1 day left to submit to ConnectUR, the leading conference for those with a commitment to or interest in the practice of undergraduate research and the impact it has on participants. That includes faculty, staff, administrators, and many more.
https://www.cur.org/events-services/connectur/
January 15, 2026 at 2:09 PM
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Apply today for Undergraduate Research Program Awards to Recognize Exemplary UPR Websites from the CUR URP Division. Awardees receive $500. Applications are due by Friday, February 13, 2026.

https://www.cur.org/membership-community/divisions/undergraduate-research-programs-division/
January 14, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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The #ConnectUR 2026 conference will bring together higher education professionals for an engaging forum to share knowledge, explore innovative practices, and build collaborative networks.

Explore the submission process at https://www.cur.org/events-services/connectur/
January 14, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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Registration for #NCUR2026 is now open for accepted presenters!
Register by January 30 for early-bird rates and to receive your presentation schedule early.
https://ncur.secure-platform.com/2026/page/register/pricing
January 14, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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Submit Your Abstract to Present at #ConnectUR 2026 by Friday, January 16
Conference Tracks:
🔬 Conducting Research with Undergraduates
📊 Measuring and Evaluating Success
🤝 Collaboration and Strategic Partnerships
🏛️ Operational Support and Sustainability

https://www.cur.org/events-services/connectur/
January 13, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Calling All Directors of #UndergraduateResearch Offices-
Save January 21 on your calendar to join the URP division for another great URP Exchange, this time to discuss best practices in URP websites. 
https://www.cur.org/event/urp-exchange-best-practices-in-undergraduate-research-program-websites/
January 13, 2026 at 3:16 PM
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Check out the latest CUR eNews to stay up-to-date with CUR resources, conferences, celebrations, and important deadlines.
#UndergraduateResearch #Advocacy #ConnectUR #GrantDialogues #Awards #ProfessionalDevelopment #Webinars #CareerReadiness
https://www.cur.org/cur-enews-january-11-2026/
January 12, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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The CUR Social Sciences Division has two open awards: the Mentor Awards and the Undergraduate Conference Presentation Awards. Applications are due by Friday, February 13, 2026.
https://www.cur.org/membership-community/divisions/social-sciences-division/
January 12, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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CUR Members,
Find out what education-related topics Congress is debating and discussing by reading 'This Week in Washington' posted each Monday in the CUR Member Community. 
#Advocacy #UndergraduateResearch
https://community.cur.org/home
January 12, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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#ConnectUR 2026, the leading national conference on the importance and impact of #UndergraduateResearch, is accepting presentation proposals, with various presentation options, for 4 more days!

Send in your submission at https://www.cur.org/events-services/connectur/
January 12, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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5 days left to submit to ConnectUR, the leading conference for those with a commitment to or interest in the practice of undergraduate research and the impact it has on participants. That includes faculty, staff, administrators, and many more.
https://www.cur.org/events-services/connectur/
January 11, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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The #ConnectUR 2026 conference will bring together higher education professionals for an engaging forum to share knowledge, explore innovative practices, and build collaborative networks.

Explore the submission process at https://www.cur.org/events-services/connectur/
January 10, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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The CUR Biology Division has two open awards: the Mentor Awards and the Student Travel Grants.
Applications are due by Friday, February 13, 2026.
https://www.cur.org/membership-community/divisions/biology-division/
January 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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The CUR Fellows Award now recognizes a Class of CUR members. This award honors those who serve as mentors, advocates, and role models within the undergraduate research community and reflect the values of CUR's COEUR.
Apply by Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
https://www.cur.org/fellows
January 9, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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Submit Your Abstract to Present at #ConnectUR 2026 by Friday, January 16
Conference Tracks:
🔬 Conducting Research with Undergraduates
📊 Measuring and Evaluating Success
🤝 Collaboration and Strategic Partnerships
🏛️ Operational Support and Sustainability

https://www.cur.org/events-services/connectur/
January 9, 2026 at 2:57 PM