2025 OER Champion Awards include first student recipient

The Office of Academic Affairs and the Open CU Committee recently honored five outstanding individuals with the 2025 OER Champion Awards, recognizing their commitment to creating and using open educational resources (OER) to improve student learning and reduce costs. Each honoree received a $1,200 award and was recognized by President Todd Saliman at the awards presentation March 17 at 1800 Grant St. This year also marked a significant milestone with the introduction of a Student OER Champion Award, highlighting the role students play in advancing open education.