Celebrate Undergraduate Research Week (URW)
April 21 – 25, 2025
CUR defines undergraduate research as: A mentored investigation or creative inquiry conducted by undergraduates that seeks to make a scholarly or artistic contribution to knowledge.
On November 16, 2010, the U.S. House of Representatives declared the week of April 11, 2011, as “Undergraduate Research Week.” Since that time, CUR has designated a week in April each year as “Undergraduate Research Week.” This is a national celebration in which CUR showcases what other campuses are doing to celebrate UR, congratulate students on their research, and thank those faculty and mentors who have helped guide the way for UR.
Celebrate with us all week long.
- Use these daily social media prompts and follow along on social media using #URW2025 and @CURinAction. Follow CUR on LinkedIn, Instagram, Bluesky, and X/Twitter.
- Monday: Gratitude Post: Thank a mentor who has influenced your research.
- Tuesday: A Photo is Worth a Thousand Words: Share a photo of you doing or presenting your research.
- Wednesday: Advocate for Undergraduate Research: Follow and post about the importance and impact of undergraduate research to your elected leaders. You can find your representatives here.
- Thursday: Finish this sentence: #UndergraduateResearch _______________________. (Suggestions include: … is essential, … provides solutions for a better world, … experiences are worth funding, … taught me essential skills.)
- Friday: CUR in Action: Post a picture or share a memory of your participation at a CUR event or online offering.
- Celebrate Undergraduate Research Stories: CUR will be posting daily Featured Undergraduate Research Stories from member institutions and community members. Make sure to read these amazing stories!
- Share What’s Happening On Your Campus: Add how your institution celebrates undergraduate research on your campus, whether it’s a symposium, an award celebration, or something else.
Undergraduate Research Week 2025 Activities
- Apr 11, 202519th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference ‐ Virginia State University
The 19th VSU Annual Undergraduate Research Conference is a gathering of students, faculty, and administrators from VSU and other institutions. The conference will be held at VSU campus on Friday, April 11, 2025. It includes both oral and poster presentations from undergraduate students about their research. The deadline to register is Monday, March 31, 2025.
- Apr 22, 20252025 Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium ‐ Oklahoma State University
The annual Undergraduate Research Symposium is an opportunity for undergraduate students to present what they have learned through their research experiences to the OSU campus community.
The Symposium provides a forum for students, faculty, and the community to share in the research, scholarship, and creative activity of our outstanding OSU students. It also offers the opportunity to examine the connections between research and learning in the academic classroom.
- Apr 24, 202525th Annual Symposium of Undergraduate Research & Creative Scholarship ‐ University of Missouri-Kansas City
The Annual Symposium of Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship offers undergraduate students at UMKC the opportunity to showcase their creative, scholarly, and research work. Through posters, oral presentations, performances, and visual art, students share their discoveries and original work with the UMKC community. All students are welcome and encouraged to present at the annual symposium.
- Apr 16, 202529th Annual Symposium of Student Scholars ‐ Kennesaw State University
The Symposium of Student Scholars is a multi-day event to showcase student research conducted at Kennesaw State University during the past academic year. This event will be held April 16-18, 2025, and consists of in-person and virtual presentations. All sessions are free and open to the public! Please see the website for more information including the daily schedule and program.
- Apr 25, 202536th Annual Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities Conference ‐ University of California, Davis
The Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities (URSCA) Conference at UC Davis is one of the largest interdisciplinary events on campus. Now in its 36th year, this annual spring event celebrates the diverse contributions of undergraduate students across all academic disciplines. Students present their faculty-mentored research and creative projects through poster sessions, oral presentations, and artistic exhibits. This year’s conference will feature over 1,000 presenters!
- Apr 24, 2025Adelphi University Scholarship and Creative Works Conference ‐ Adelphi University
The Scholarship and Creative Works Conference gives hundreds of Adelphi University students a platform to showcase their research and creative projects to fellow students, faculty, family members, alumni and visitors. Projects include digital posters, oral presentations, computer games, dance performances and more.
This extraordinary annual celebration, 22-years strong, is a testament to the thriving academic environment and vibrant creative community experienced by students at Adelphi.
- Apr 15, 2025Campus-Wide Undergraduate Research Symposium ‐ Kansas State University
Scholar Development and Undergraduate Research is proud to host opportunities for K-State students to present their research. The Spring 2025 campus-wide undergraduate research symposium will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 1-6 p.m. in the K-State Student Union. This year’s symposium has expanded to two sessions, 1-3 p.m. and 4-6 p.m, with an undergraduate research resource fair from 3-4pm.
- Apr 23, 2025Celebration of Student Research and Creativity ‐ Northern Kentucky University
At Celebration, undergraduate and graduate students present their research, artistic or creative projects through posters, oral, virtual and creative presentations. Celebration provides important recognition and acknowledgement of the excellent work and accomplishments of our students.
- Apr 17, 2025Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creativity ‐ Colorado State University
Each April, Colorado State University hosts the Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creativity (CURC), an event dedicated to showcasing the scholarly and creative endeavors of undergraduate students across multiple disciplines. This one-day event enables students to present their research and artistic projects through a range of formats, such as posters, oral presentations, performances, and films. Visitors are welcome!
- Apr 24, 2025College of Arts and Sciences Student Research Day ‐ Troy University
Troy University’s College of Arts and Sciences will host a 1-day conference showcasing undergraduate and graduate research within the college on April 24 . This conference will feature presentations and posters by undergraduate and graduate students from the college and is open to all Troy University students.
- Apr 21, 2025College of Communications and Fine Arts Research Day ‐ Troy University
Troy University’s College of Communication and Fine Arts Day is a celebration of student research in any of the fields represented in the College — Art and Design, English, Journalism and Communication, Music, Theatre and Dance, and World Languages and Cultures. The intent is to highlight some of the exceptional students and the work they’ve been doing, while also encouraging further research by the students within the college.
- Apr 23, 2025College of Health Sciences Interdisciplinary Student Research Symposium ‐ Troy University
The showcase of research conducted by students in Exercise Physiology, Health Promotion, Nursing, and Social Work, highlighting the breadth of student scholarship in health related fields.
- Apr 21, 2025Collin College Celebrates Research Week ‐ Collin College
Collin College celebrates research week with a number of exciting events, including panel discussions, a poster session, and a Webinar.
This April, Collin students visited three major archives at the University of Texas-Austin. Students engaged with primary research materials at the Briscoe Center for American History, The Harry Ransom Center, and the LBJ Presidential Library.
For full information on our exciting weekly line up, visit our Research Week page!
- Apr 16, 2025Conference on the Liberal Arts ‐ Youngstown State University
The Valerie Waksmunski-Starr Memorial Conference on the Liberal Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Youngstown State University is an annual peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary conference open to all undergraduate students. Participation in the conference enables students to present original research and demonstrate its credibility, develop communication skills, respond to feedback, and network with peers and professionals.
- Apr 17, 2025CSUSB Research Week ‐ Cal State University San Bernardino
An overview of schedule for our campus research week: it happened two weeks ago but is still inspiring! Meeting of the MInds is our student research conference on April 17
- Apr 25, 2025Dennis Dean Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship Conference ‐ Virginia Tech
The annual Dennis Dean Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship conference is a day-long event that showcases the wide variety of research and creative scholarship taking place across Virginia Tech. This year’s conference will be at Virginia Tech on April 25, 2025 from 8am-5pm in Owens Ballroom and is open to the public.
- Apr 21, 2025Exhibit of Mentored Student Research and Creative Activity ‐ West Virginia University – College of Creative Arts and Media
The College of Creative Arts and Media Exhibit of Mentored Research and Creative Activity demonstrates the exceptional mentored research work being conducted in the arts and media at West Virginia University. This research can take many forms: exhibitions, performances, publications, scholarly research and more. Visit the online showcase!
- Apr 23, 2025Fresno State Research Week ‐ California State University, Fresno (Fresno State)
A week of research-focused seminars, speakers, poster presentations, and a student-focused research symposium.
- Apr 22, 2025Georgia Southern Student Scholars Symposium (GS4) ‐ Georgia Southern University
Showcase your projects at the Georgia Southern Student Scholars Symposium (GS4). This annual event is held each spring, featuring posters, oral presentations, panels, performances, and other creative inquiry from all disciplines. The Symposium is open to both graduate and undergraduate scholars.
Armstrong Campus-Student Union, April 22nd 2025
- Apr 24, 2025Georgia Southern Student Scholars Symposium (GS4) ‐ Georgia Southern University
Showcase your projects at the Georgia Southern Student Scholars Symposium (GS4). This annual event is held each spring, featuring posters, oral presentations, panels, performances, and other creative inquiry from all disciplines. The Symposium is open to both graduate and undergraduate scholars.
Statesboro Campus-Russell Union, April 24th 2025
- Apr 17, 2025Honors Day Research Symposium ‐ Presbyterian College
The annual Honors Day Research Symposium at Presbyterian College offers students an opportunity to share the results of their scholarly efforts with the campus community. The Symposium and Honors Day Convocation honor outstanding academic work, with inclusion of art, literary, humanist, and scientific presentations and posters from students of all academic years. PC’s Honors Day will take place on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
- Apr 25, 2025Inaugural Undergraduate Research Week ‐ Cuesta College
Cuesta College will celebrate its first undergraduate research week April 21st – April 25th. Student posters highlighting independent and course-based research projects will be on display all week in the campus library. Join us on April 25th (1:30-3:30 pm) for a live poster session and mixer. This event elevates the excellent and innovative student research taking place at a California Community College.
- Apr 23, 2025Interdisciplinary Applied Health Sciences Student Research Symposium ‐ Troy University
The Interdisciplinary Applied Health Sciences Student Research Symposium will showcase innovative research conducted by students in Exercise Physiology, Health Promotion, Nursing, and Social Work. This symposium will feature a diverse range of projects, from critical literature reviews to data-driven studies, highlighting the breadth of student scholarship in health-related fields. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with students presenting both oral presentations and research posters
- Apr 25, 2025LSU Discover Day ‐ Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University’s annual undergraduate conference, LSU Discover Day, showcases the research and creative works completed by undergraduate students across all majors and from any accredited college or university. This one-day event allows students to present their work through poster, oral, art, performance, and visual display presentations.
Interested undergraduate students are encouraged to apply to present at the conference, and visitors are welcome!
- Apr 22, 2025Morehouse College Dream Makers Summit ‐ Morehouse College
The Dream Makers Summit is a Morehouse College Signature Event showcasing student excellence in scholarship, creativity, and innovation. This event brings together some of the brightest minds and innovative thinkers in the community to celebrate the achievements of our students and inspire them to continue pursuing excellence in their academic and professional pursuits. The Dream Makers Summit features student presentations, an alumni panel discussion, and Lunch & Learn sessions.
- Apr 25, 2025MWSU Spring Applied Learning Showcase 2025 ‐ Missouri Western State University
Missouri Western State University (MWSU) will host its Annual
Applied Learning Showcase event on the MWSU campus.
The event celebrates the applied learning accomplishments
of our students, will feature presentations, art exhibits, performances,
short films, department open houses, and more. - Apr 11, 2025Paideia ‐ Christopher Newport University
Paideia (pi DAY ah) is the classical Greek education of liberal learning, which was believed to develop the intellectual, moral and aesthetic capacities.
This annual conference is dedicated to fostering undergraduate and graduate research in liberal arts, sciences and professional studies. The conference provides a valuable venue to share academic information and current research among peers.
- Apr 09, 2025Penn State Schuylkill Spring 2025 Undergraduate Research ‐ Penn State Schuylkill
Penn State Schuylkill will host its annual spring poster conference on April 9. Students across various disciplines will present their work and be judged for a chance to attend the Penn State Eastern Region Symposium.
- Apr 10, 2025Piedmont Symposium ‐ Piedmont University
On Thursday, April 10th, Piedmont University will hold it’s 7th annual Symposium on the Athens and Demorest campuses. Throughout the day there will be oral and poster presentations from 400 students showcasing their undergraduate research and creative inquiry projects. Students, faculty, and staff look forward to this day every year as we celebrate the accomplishments of our students.
- Apr 22, 2025Project Title V Pathfinder ‐ Universidad Ana G. MéndezAs part of our efforts to promote Undergraduate Research, the Project Title V Pathfinder is leading initiatives that foster awareness of research and internship opportunities. Our activities include the panel ‘Investigar para Transformar’ (‘Research to Transform’), where faculty and students share their experiences. In addition, we are exhibiting up to 10 posters in the library from courses with research components such as Science, Technology and Society, and Information Literacy and Research.
- Apr 25, 2025Psychology Conference ‐ Troy University
Undergraduates, graduate students, faculty members, and other professionals will present research on a wide variety of topics in psychology and related disciplines. Past conferences have included such diverse topics as marketing, education, counseling, music, and criminal justice.
- Apr 18, 2025Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity Spring Showcase ‐ California State University, Monterey Bay
Join us for the 2025 Research, Scholarship, & Creative Activity Spring Showcase on Friday, April 18th, 12-4pm in the Tanimura and Antle Family Memorial Library. Over 100 students across disciplines will present their research in either poster or oral presentations formats as a kick off to National Undergraduate Research Week.
- Apr 21, 2025Sorrell College of Business Student Research Showcase ‐ Troy University
The Sorrell College of Business will host its Student Research Showcase on April 22. The Showcase begins that morning with the Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management Senior Summit in the ballrooms. That afternoon, students from all disciplines across Sorrell College will present research projects (class projects, term papers, experiential learning, etc.) to faculty and staff during a poster session in Lewis Hall.
- Apr 23, 2025Stander Symposium ‐ University of Dayton
Since 1990, the University of Dayton has sponsored the annual Brother Joseph W. Stander Symposium to recognize, showcase, and celebrate mentored academic and artistic accomplishments in undergraduate and graduate education.
The Stander provides multiple opportunities to support undergraduate and graduate students (in 2024 1,046 presenters shared 460 projects), explore other disciplines and topics, and engage with our mission as a Catholic and Marianist University in a unique and powerful way.
- May 02, 2025Student Research Day ‐ Indiana University East
IU East (IUE) holds two special events for students to showcase their work and for the campus to celebrate their achievements: Fall Scholars Week and Spring Student Research Day. The events showcase both undergraduate and graduate student researchers and artists from all of the schools, and include not only traditional research projects, but also those in art, music, professional development, and the applied sciences.
- Apr 15, 2025SU Senior Scholars Day ‐ Susquehanna University
Senior Scholars Day is Susquehanna University’s annual one-day event, providing an opportunity for students completing research, scholarly, or creative projects to present the results of their work to the public. The event begins at midday with an opening session and ends late afternoon.
- Apr 24, 2025Truman Symposium of Student Research and Creative Activity ‐ Harry S Truman College, City Colleges of Chicago
The Truman Symposium of Student Research and Creative Activity will feature more than 55 students presenting their work in posters, performances, oral presentations, and art displays, some on the Earth Week theme of “Our Power, Our Planet.” Pulitzer Center Journalist Alejandra Martinez will join a panel discussion with students to discuss her environmental reporting in the Houston, Texas area. The symposium is organized by Student Experience in Research and Creative Activity @ Truman (SERCA @T).
- Apr 24, 2025Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities Forum ‐ Midwestern State University
MSU Texas undergraduates participating in faculty-mentored research who submitted mentor-approved abstracts to the MSU-Texas Office of Undergraduate Research will present their ongoing or final results in selected categories: creative activity, emerging research, oral, papers, or posters. Students from across multiple disciplines will be represented. The area communities and MSU Texas campus community are invited to attend. The MSU Texas Office of Undergraduate Research sponsors this event.
- Apr 22, 2025Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities Symposium ‐ University of California Riverside
Since our inception in 2006, we have been committed to providing a platform welcoming undergraduate students from all disciplines to share their research and creative activities with the UCR community and beyond. Students present their work in a variety of ways, like oral presentations, poster sessions, art exhibits, performances, and electronic media. The symposium empowers undergraduate students to become leaders, engaged global citizens, and lifelong learners.
- Apr 04, 2025Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Achievement (URSA) Scholars Week ‐ Baylor University
URSA Scholars Week is a time to celebrate the creativity and discoveries resulting from undergraduate research. Open to the public and held annually each spring around the 1st week in April, students from all disciplines present posters or platform presentations or display their artistic creations.
- Apr 17, 2025Undergraduate Research Conference (URC) ‐ UNC Charlotte
The Charlotte Undergraduate Research Conference (URC) is a university-wide showcase of research projects completed by undergraduate students of all levels from all colleges and departments in the university. The URC is a hybrid symposium with in person presentations as well as online access through the Symposium platform.
- Apr 16, 2025Undergraduate Research Symposium ‐ University of Minnesota MorrisThe 25th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS) at the University of Minnesota Morris offers students an opportunity to present research plus scholarly and creative work. Types of presentations include posters, oral presentations, and short or abbreviated theatrical, dance, or musical performances.
- Apr 21, 2025Undergraduate Research Week at Caltech! ‐ California Institute of Technology
Undergraduate Research Week (URW) 2025 is occurring from Monday, April 21, through Friday, April 25. The Student-Faculty Programs Office is kicking off URW 2025 with a Student-Mentor Coffee Hour on Monday, hosting a panel discussion surrounding academic year research at Caltech on Wednesday, and then ending the week with a campus-wide celebration of our 47-year-old Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) program!
- Apr 20, 2025Undergraduate Research Week Student Showcases ‐ The University of Arizona
The University of Arizona celebrates Undergraduate Research Week 2025 with a series of showcases, presentations, and poster sessions that celebrate the powerful, transformative experience that participating in research provides for students. These showcases allow attendees the opportunity to engage directly with student researchers as they demonstrate the cutting-edge work they engage with while pursuing their studies at the University of Arizona.
- Apr 11, 2025University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum ‐ Michigan State University
The 27th annual University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF) is Michigan State University’s premier showcase for undergraduate research, scholarship and creative activity. UURAF is hybrid event (onsite and online) with multiple presentation formats on display. The event is free and open to the public.
Planning Ahead? Mark your calendars for our future Undergraduate Research Week celebrations: April 20 – 24, 2026.