Published: April 18, 2024

We are so excited to announce that CUChange Co-Director, Dr. Angela Bryan, has won the 2024 Hazel Barnes Prize.Ìý

Since 1992, the HazelÌýBarnesÌýPrize has been awarded each year to the CU Boulder faculty member who has most consistently demonstrated a strong, enriching relationship between his or her teaching and research, and whose work has had a significant impact on students, faculty, colleagues, and the University.Ìý

June Gruber helped lead the nomination process and shared the following comments: It was an absolute pleasure to nominate Angela Bryan for the HazelÌýBarnesÌýAward. Professor Bryan is a widely recognized as a leading social and health psychologist whose research addresses questions central to human health and well-being. Her impact on the field and university is unmatched when it comes to fostering scientific excellence, inclusive integrity, and a leadership role in mentoring and research initiatives. Professor Bryan is described by her colleagues as "one of the most talented scientists, generousÌýcolleagues, and gifted mentors that I have ever encountered"Ìýand her positive impact on students is outstanding including students who note that "deciding to work with Angela as my doctoral advisor was one of the best and most transformative decisions I have everÌýmade"Ìýand describe her as "aÌýfierce defender of her students and mentees, Dr. Bryan has consistently demonstrated the importance of self-advocacyÌýin pursuing your dreams, both personal and professional."ÌýIndeed, there is a large ecosystem of students, faculty and colleagues whose careers and lives have been significantly and positively impacted due to Professor Bryan. We cannot imagine a more deserving award recipient!

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Congratulations, Dr. Bryan!