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

Recent News

President Saliman speaks with outdoor rec leaders on western slope
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Outdoor Recreation Businesses, CU Meet for Outside Lab Roundtable

The Grand Valley outdoor recreation industry and University of Colorado leadership came together Wednesday to discuss how a new CU resource can positively impact local manufacturing.
Todd Saliman speaks with Chris Lopez at Alamosa Citizen podcast
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President Saliman Featured on Alamosa Citizen Podcast During San Luis Valley Outreach

CU President Todd Saliman has been visiting the San Luis Valley since 2021 to meet with community members, students and families to raise awareness about CU and learn how Colorado's university can better serve them. During his latest visit to the Valley, President Saliman spoke with Chris Lopez for
CU leaders, legislators, student-athletes and coaches group shot
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CU, Lawmakers Celebrate New State Law Supporting Student-Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness

CU Athletics hosted a special luncheon to recognize the many people who were instrumental in passing HB25-1041, a new state law that allows universities to compensate student-athletes for their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights, while also providing student-athlete privacy protection of that compensation.
 

Recent Newsletters

CU Denver move-in

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August 2025

Pathways to Success at CU

It’s been an exciting month at the University of Colorado! Many of our incoming students have moved into their new homes away from home on our campuses. It’s an absolute pleasure to spend time with them on move-in days every year. I love welcoming students, whether they’re living on campus or commuting from their homes and places of work.
CU student participants pose for a photo during Colorado Capitol Conference.

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July 2025

The Power of the Colorado Way

Collaboration is at the heart of so much of what we do at CU, including how we educate, investigate, innovate, create and operate as an institution. It enables us to expand our reach and amplify our direct impact on individuals and communities across the state and the nation. Teamwork and collaboration are the Colorado Way.
President Saliman and regents spring 2025 commencement

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May 2025

CU Research Changes Lives Every Day

The value of higher education and the role universities play in our nation’s research efforts remain at the center of a fiery debate that is sweeping our country. I firmly believe our great nation’s unparalleled leadership in the world is in no small part due to the extraordinary research that happens at America’s universities.

Statements from President Saliman

 

Statement of CU President Todd Saliman

As the Greater Metro Denver Ministerial Alliance knows because I have met with them, I will enthusiastically engage with those who are serious about doing the concrete work that we must all do to make the University of Colorado a place where everyone can see themselves, whether that’s as a member of
 

Statement on Violent Act in Boulder

My deepest sympathies go out tonight to those keeping weekly vigil who were viciously attacked in Boulder today. I hope that they and their loved ones feel the support of our community as they struggle to comprehend what has happened.
 

Message from President Saliman and the Chancellors

During this time of change in our nation, all of us are working to remain focused as we continue to dedicate ourselves to our students, research, work and the broader community.