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In many ways, the CU Boulder campus is a city of its own. Our students learn, live, work and play on our stunning flagship campus nestled at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Our positions meet the academic, research, student-life, and administrative needs of our campus and community.

The campus hosts over 35,000 students, more than 3,000 of whom are international students, and employs more than 3,500 faculty members.

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UCCS is one of the fastest growing U.S. universities. In the shadow of Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs, UCCS is home to more than 11,500 students and more than 1,700 employees. Annually, UCCS as a campus generates nearly $600 million in economic impact, demonstrating the economic importance of all CU campuses.

To date, UCCS offers 53 bachelor’s degrees, 24 master’s degrees and 8 doctoral programs and is home to the world’s only Bachelor of Innovation degree. Each UCCS’ six colleges and schools offers a diverse mix of degrees, many of which are ranked locally and nationally for their quality. It is also a top ranked military friendly university.

The campus hosts more than 400 international students and employs more than 900 faculty members.

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A new of the CU Denver campus

Educating more than 15,000 students on our comprehensive campus in downtown Denver, the campus is a major force in the Denver community. With projects such as Boots to Suits supporting veterans transitioning to new careers, and the Learning Landscapes program that helped transform all 97 Denver Public Schools elementary school playgrounds, the community impact is unprecedented.

The campus hosts more than 800 international students a year and employs more than 1,000 faculty members.

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A state-of-the-art medical center, CU Anschutz Medical Campus is globally recognized for its research, teaching and clinical programs in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, physical therapy and nursing. As the largest academic health care center in the Rocky Mountain region, CU Anschutz is leading the way in education, research and patient care.

In total, there are 19,000 employees on the medical campus and 1.5 million patient visits annually. The impact in the region is large, with more than $2.6 billion in total campus direct expenditures. Not only does CU Anschutz have a large economic impact, but students and faculty are constantly innovating. Since 2002, 1,300 patent applications have been filed and 53 new companies formed from campus research.

The campus hosts over 4,500 students, more than 80 of whom are international students, and employs more than 5,000 faculty members.

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University of Colorado's System Administration consists of 21 units that serve the entire CU system. Led by the CU president, these units provide critical support services to CU’s campuses in Aurora, Boulder, Colorado Springs and Denver. This includes everything from Academic Affairs and Employee Services to CU's legal team to University Advancement. More than 600 CU employees are based in the System Office.

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Campus Developments & Achievements

NIH Announces $285 Million In New High-Risk, High-Reward Research Grants

NIH is funding eight Pioneer awards in 2022, including a University of Colorado project that’s developing a...

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Meet the University of Colorado Boulder Professor Who Helped NASA Slam a Satellite into an Asteroid

As the DART spacecraft hurtled toward an asteroid at 14,000 mph, Jay McMahon watched from Boulder, hoping the...

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JILA and NIST Fellow Adam Kaufman Wins Breakthrough New Horizons in Physics Prize

Physicist Adam Kaufman of both JILA and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and...

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2022 UIS Impact Report: Creating solutions through technology, services and collaboration

The UIS Impact Report highlights the extraordinary work accomplished by UIS since 2020 to empower CU to adapt...

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University of Colorado faculty attract $1.46 billion in sponsored research funding and gifts

For sixth straight year, investment in CU discovery and impact tops $1 billion.

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STAR HARBOR and the University of Colorado Collaborate on Space-Focused Educational Curriculum

The University of Colorado (CU) and STAR HARBOR will collaborate on an initiative aimed at meeting space...

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Three NSF grants support future of wireless

Three collaborative National Science Foundation grants to electrical and computer engineer Ashu Sabharwal...

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Federal grant to help CU Denver expand teacher residency program

The University of Colorado Denver will use about $7 million in federal grants over the next five years to...

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U.S. News & World Report: CU Denver Continues to Rank No. 1 for Social Mobility in Colorado

In its release of the 2023 Best Colleges rankings, U.S. News & World Report once again recognized CU...

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Amira del Pino-Jones, MD, Named CU School of Medicine’s Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Del Pino-Jones currently is director of DEI for the Division of Hospital Medicine.

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Leyuan Li Appointed Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Visiting Assistant Professor of Architecture

Leyuan Li will join the Department of Architecture in January 2023 as a Visiting Assistant Professor with an...

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Endless Opportunities and Possibilities: Stephen Cucchiara, Employee of the Quarter

Stephen Cucchiara named Employee of the Quarter.

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CU names Marturano to CFO role for university system

The University of Colorado has named Chad Marturano as vice president and chief financial officer for CU’s...

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David Capps to join University of Colorado as new chief information security officer

The University of Colorado on Friday named David Capps as its new chief information security officer.

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UCCS breaks ground on new engineering building

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday for a new engineering...

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Veteran Appointed Director of Veteran and Military Affairs at University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Crista Hill will serve as director of veteran and military affairs at the University of Colorado Colorado...

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LinkedIn Top Voices in Education: The 10 creators to follow

The 2022 LinkedIn Top Voices in Education highlights 10 thought leaders covering how the world of learning is...

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Center for Asian Studies wins $2.2 million to help ‘make Asia accessible’ for Coloradans

Funding from U.S. Department of Education helps center realize its mission in ‘fundamental and transformative...

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University of Colorado Denver Turns 50: Join the Celebration

Half a century later, more than 110,000 alumni have benefitted from the affordable, high-quality education...

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Boulder and Anschutz team up to train doctors for space missions

CU Boulder and CU Anschutz's School of Medicine will offer a joint degree program to ready medical...

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Faculty & Staff Profiles

See what our faculty and staff have to say about working for CU.

Dr. Claire Dunne

IRB Director

Research & Innovation Office

Claire Dunne came to CU in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and found a new home at CU Boulder.

Julie Gabriel Sharpe

Associate Director, Project Management Office

University Information Services (UIS)

Beginning her journey at CU Boulder, Julie appreciates the continuous collaboration and improvments staff makes on a day-to-day basis.

Regina D. Richards

Vice Chancellor of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Office of Inclusion and Outreach

Regina D. Richards enjoys working collaboratively with students, staff, faculty and residents to improve health equity and educational access.

Jonathan Moore

IT Manager

Facilities Management

Jonathan Moore appreciates CU’s excellent benefits and all the interesting people he meets.

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