“As the nation’s 10th most prolific public research university system and a leader in innovation, CU is well-positioned to help address the grand challenges of our age including health, space, sustainability, urban vitality and cybersecurity.”
– President Mark Kennedy
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GUEST COLUMN: Expanding the Springs' aerospace and defense impact
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GUEST COLUMN: Colorado uniquely positioned to serve Space Command's mission
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June 2021
On an Upward Trajectory
CU is in a strong position for the future.
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May 2021
The Power of Transformational Dreams
CU’s Ludeman Family Center for Women’s Health Research exemplifies transformative philanthropy.
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May 2021
The Power of Transformational Dreams
CU’s Ludeman Family Center for Women’s Health Research exemplifies transformative philanthropy.
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State of the System Report
CU President Mark R. Kennedy gave the following presentation to CU Faculty Senate on April 22, 2021
April 23, 2021
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CU on the Air
Moderna Coronavirus Vaccine Trial at CU Anschutz Shows 94.5% Efficacy
CU on the Air speaks with Dr. Thomas Campbell, professor of medicine and infectious disease and leader of the Moderna vaccine trials at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus.
December 7, 2020
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CU Boulder Today
Infectious disease containment, anxiety disorder interventions among collaborative projects funded by AB Nexus grants
The AB Nexus Research Collaboration Grant program announced its inaugural round of grants totaling $625,000 for novel research projects integrating expertise from the CU Anschutz and CU Boulder campuses.
December 7, 2020
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The Denver Post
Colorado and Indian state of Karnataka look to business opportunities
Gov. Jared Polis played up Colorado’s expertise in aerospace, biotech, renewable energy and agriculture during a business roundtable to discuss closer commercial ties with India, and in particular with the state of Karnataka.
October 9, 2020
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Colorado Politics
CU reports taking in $1.4 billion in research funding during last fiscal year
The University of Colorado awarded approximately $1.4 billion in federal, state, international and foundational research funding to its campuses during the 2019-2020 fiscal years, the fourth consecutive year in which grants exceeded $1 billion.
October 9, 2020
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October 2020
The Numbers Speak Volumes: CU’s Research is Benefiting the World
CU faculty attracted $1.41 billion in annual sponsored research funding and gifts last year.
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CU Anschutz Today
CU Anschutz Announces Unique Technology to Rapidly Screen New Drugs, Therapies
CU is first academic institution in Mountain West with tool that can cut screening time by half.
October 7, 2020
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Communique
New Engineering Research Center Aims for Sustainable Electric Transportation
Researchers at UCCS will play a key role in a multi-institutional effort, funded by a renewable $26 million National Science Foundation grant, to develop an international research center dedicated to advancing sustainable and electrified transportation.
September 28, 2020
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Impressive Showing for CU in U.S. News & World Report 2021 Rankings
U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 national rankings were announced Sept. 13, and CU’s four campuses boasted some outstanding educational highlights and overall rankings.
September 17, 2020
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CU on the Air
CU Boulder Team Builds Hope for Trek to Mars
CU Boulder Professor Dan Baker and CU President Mark Kennedy discuss the construction and launch of UAE's first spacecraft, Hope.
September 10, 2020
Newsletter
September 2020
A Leader in Space
Space is increasingly important to our state, our nation and our university. CU is a vital part of an ecosystem focused on space that includes industry, government, higher education and the military.
Newsletter
August 2020
Our Research Matters
As the nation’s 10th most prolific public research university, CU is a well-established and respected leader in innovation, developing solutions for many of today’s major challenges in aerospace, cybersecurity, health care, sustainability, urban vitality and more. Then came COVID-19.
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CU Connections
University of Colorado Anschutz, Boulder launch new initiative to expand research collaborations between campuses
Today, the University of Colorado announced the launch of AB Nexus, an initiative to expand research collaborations between the CU Anschutz and CU Boulder campuses.
July 28, 2020
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CU Denver Today
Presidential Initiative Supports Urban and Place-Based Research at CU Denver
The initiative aligns with my goal of having distinctive points of expertise and renown for each CU campus – CU Denver’s being its prime location in downtown Denver, its strong network of community partners, and its preeminence in urban research.
July 13, 2020
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Colorado Politics
DeGette sponsors legislation granting $25 billion to research disrupted by pandemic
The Research Investment to Secure the Economy Act cites a slowdown in non-COVID-19 research activity given the modified operations of university-based laboratories.
June 25, 2020
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CU Connections
University of Colorado a global leader in patents
The University of Colorado jumped from No. 53 to No. 20 in a recent global ranking of the top 100 universities granted U.S. utility patents for an array of inventions and innovations that can have far-reaching and positive impacts on society.
June 11, 2020
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Washington Examiner
Our destiny in space will decide our destiny as a nation
After nearly a decade of having to hitch rides with Russia to reach the International Space Station, the United States is once again launching its own astronauts into space.
June 10, 2020
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CU Connections
Strength in numbers: President Kennedy establishes National Security Advisory Group
Despite pandemic-related chaos and uncertainty, CU’s commitment to learning, discovery, innovation and research remains steadfast. As a testament – and building on CU Boulder’s National Security Initiative – President Kennedy convened faculty experts from all four campuses for an initial meeting of CU’s new National Security Advisory Group.
May 7, 2020
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CU Connections
Five questions for President Mark Kennedy
Mark Kennedy became the 23rd president of the University of Colorado in July 2019. He came to CU after successful careers in business, government and higher education.
February 27, 2020
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CU Connections
CU attracts record-breaking amount of funding for sponsored research
Setting a new systemwide record, faculty at the University of Colorado attracted more than $1.2 billion in sponsored research funding and gifts during the 2018-19 fiscal year.
October 3, 2019
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Colorado Politics
Q&A with Mark Kennedy | Leading CU toward the 'fourth industrial revolution'
With the dust now settled and a new academic year underway, we reached out to Kennedy for this week's Q&A.
September 23, 2019
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September 2019
The Fourth Industrial Revolution
There’s something timeless about school starting in the fall. The academic year is underway and CU’s four campuses are beehives of activity. The beginning of the semester is not far different from how it has been for centuries at universities around the world.
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CU on the Air
Catching up with CU’s 23rd president – what’s ahead?
CU on The Air talks with new University of Colorado President Mark Kennedy, who was named by the Board of Regents on May 2 to be the 23rd President of the University of Colorado system.
July 24, 2019
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