President's Newsletter

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.

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.

I’ve always loved springtime in Colorado, filled with both promise and change. One minute our beautiful state is shaking off its winter coat to reveal crocuses in my back yard, and the next, it’s blanketed under a thick layer of snow.

At CU, our love for our state isn’t limited to a single day; it’s at the heart of everything we do every day of the year. This Valentine’s Day, I want to take a moment to celebrate what drives us to work hard for the people and places we cherish. WE LOVE YOU, COLORADO! And we’ll shout it from the mountain tops to the eastern plains and beyond.

It’s been a busy start to 2025 for so many, and the University of Colorado is no exception. As we’re likely to continue to experience more change that could challenge our focus, I’ve been reminding members of the CU community that we must “keep our eye on the ball.” Our mission is to serve our students, our state and our nation. We must continue to do so with clarity and conviction.

Everything that takes place at CU is possible because of the remarkable people who make up our community. While I’m grateful every day for all the individuals who drive the university's success, I want to offer some special recognition and thanks in the spirit of the season.

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.

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.

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.

I love springtime in Colorado. One minute we’re basking in warm weather and longer days, the next we’re digging out from under a heavy blanket of snow. The anticipation, hope and uncertainty that come with spring weather echo the emotions many high school seniors experience...

Happy New Year and happy spring semester! As I consider the upcoming year at the University of Colorado, I’m filled with hope and gratitude for CU – for our faculty, students, staff, alumni, donors and many other supporters – and the incredible work happening here. The CU community achieved much in

Giving thanks for the good people, good work and good forces in our lives is always important, but it feels essential right now, and not just because of the upcoming holiday. Gratitude is simple to convey, yet it has a powerful and positive effect.

I’m incredibly grateful for the University of

What an exciting time for research and discovery at the University of Colorado! The buzz surrounding CU is resonating from coast to coast. Our premier programs are garnering well-deserved recognition, and our leadership in innovation is putting CU at the center of transformative initiatives and

It's no secret: I love Colorado! Our spectacular state offers so many things to celebrate every day. From our mountains to our plains, our big cities and small towns, our terrific weather, and, most importantly, the many wonderful people who enrich the Centennial State with a wide array of cultures

I love this time of year! Tens of thousands of students are converging on our four campuses for the start of the fall semester. As they settle in and begin their classes, students will be seeking new connections and building on existing ones. These relationships are vital parts of the college

This is the best time of the year at the University of Colorado – commencement season – and it gets me thinking about the essence of a university like ours.

We play a critical role in preparing our graduates for their lives after college. Part of that means providing them with the skills they need

In addition to their amazing scholarly, teaching and creative contributions, our faculty are saving and improving lives with their research and discoveries while also addressing some of our world’s most urgent challenges.

Cost should never be a barrier to an excellent education. At the University of Colorado, we’re working hard to break down that barrier and helping students and families reduce the cost of earning a college degree.

While most understand the value of a college education, the costs of attaining one can seem daunting. That’s why CU is helping Colorado students and families reduce the cost of earning a degree in a variety of ways.

As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Title IX this summer, it’s a good time to reflect on how this groundbreaking law has shaped higher education and CU, and consider where we need to go in the next 50 years.

CU plays a critical role for our state, nation and world. We educate well-rounded students who bring highly skilled talent to the workforce. Our faculty conduct research that tackles some of society’s most vexing problems. Their work also improves our state, our quality of life and sometimes it even saves lives. And we develop the entrepreneurs of tomorrow, who deliver big ideas that drive innovation and boost the economy.

Everyone has an important role in advancing our desire to be a university that represents Colorado’s diversity of people and opinions. It starts with listening to and learning from each other. Listening with openness and without assumptions. Listening with compassion. Listening with understanding that each person’s journey is different from our own. The simple art of purposeful and intentional listening – and valuing other’s perspectives - is a vital step toward change.

Outreach to communities statewide helps us better serve Colorado.

As we travel the state demonstrating CU’s impact, we want to hear from you.