Office of the President
CU is all about opportunity and serving our communities, state, nation and world. The extraordinary students, faculty and staff reach for the stars, explore the earth, engage in society and advance wellbeing every day. What an honor to be part of the CU team.
- Todd Saliman, CU President
 

Recent News

University of Colorado sets new systemwide record with $1.7 billion in sponsored research funding and gifts
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CU Connections

CU Sets New Systemwide Record with $1.7 Billion in Sponsored Research Funding and Gifts

The systemwide figure reached in the 2023-24 fiscal year is 7% higher than the previous year’s total. This marks the eighth consecutive year CU has topped the $1 billion mark.
Colorado State Capitol
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CU Boulder Today

Todd Saliman Addresses Boulder Faculty Assembly on State Funding

President Saliman spoke in person to the Boulder Faculty Assembly on Sept. 5, telling the group that the recent legislative compromise on property taxes, which he supported, while significantly reducing the impact on the state budget of Proposition 108 and Initiative 50, will still have “a multi-billion dollar impact over the next 10 years,” even with a projected 5% growth in state revenues.
New students at CU Boulder
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Student Move-in Days Set Fall in Motion

President Todd Saliman visited CU Boulder, CU Denver and UCCS to help welcome incoming students for the start of the fall 2024 semester.
 

Recent Newsletters

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October 2024

CU Showcases Its Real-world Impact

Pioneering solutions from the CU community were highlighted at the inaugural Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Impact Showcase on October 4 at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus. The event featured an expo of more than 35 CU innovators and their groundbreaking work; in depth presentations from each of our campuses; a panel about how innovation is shaping Colorado’s future; and much more.
President's Newsletter, August 2024

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August 2024

CU Is Colorado

This month, we’re welcoming approximately 67,000 University of Colorado students to our campuses – roughly 19,000 of whom are just beginning their educational journeys with CU. People often ask me what I like best about my job, and my answer is always the same: Our hard working students who are building a future for themselves, their families, our state, nation and world.
President's Newsletter, June 2024

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June 2024

Students Benefit from CU’s Dynamic Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

More than 14,200 University of Colorado students received their degrees at Spring Commencement ceremonies on our campuses last month. As we continue celebrating our newest alumni reaching this milestone, it’s a fitting time to consider the impact they’ll have on our communities, state, nation and world.

Statements from President Saliman

 

Statement on Shooting at UCCS

Dear CU Community, As you have likely heard, police are conducting a homicide investigation at CU’s Colorado Springs campus, UCCS. I am deeply saddened by this incident, which is a tragedy for the CU community in general and UCCS in particular. The Colorado Springs Police Department is reporting
 

Joint Statement from the CU President and Chancellors Regarding the Hamas Attacks on Israel

We at the University of Colorado are horrified and saddened by the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel that have sparked a war with the full breadth of consequences not yet known. Our hearts weigh heavy for all those who have been impacted by the conflict and the killing and wounding of so many. We
 

Statement from President Saliman and CU Chancellors on the Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Decision

The University of Colorado is unwavering in its commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment that embraces and celebrates individuals from all backgrounds. CU strongly believes in the transformative power of education, and we are dedicated to reflecting the diversity of our great state, nation and world as we build pathways that provide opportunity for aspiring learners to fulfill their college aspirations.