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

CU Board of Regents Seal
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CU Board of Regents Unanimously Approves Resolution Condemning June 1 Boulder Attack

At its regular meeting in Colorado Springs on June 4, the University of Colorado Board of Regents unanimously approved a resolution condemning the June 1 attack in Boulder that injured 12 participants in a peaceful vigil supporting Israeli hostages.
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President Saliman Discusses State Budget, Federal Impacts with Faculty Senate

When speaking last fall before the Faculty Senate, President Todd Saliman said he anticipated a challenging year for state funding. During his April 24 appearance at the same governance group’s meeting, he was able to report good news for CU in the wake of the legislature’s budgeting process.
President Saliman meeting with Colorado congressional members
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In Nation’s Capital, President Saliman Advocates for CU, Higher Ed

Among the topics Saliman discussed with Colorado congressional members were the importance of federal funding for research, quantum, artificial intelligence, legislation regarding Name, Image, and Likeness rights for college athletes, and Space Command.
 

Recent Newsletters

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.
Newsletter, March 2025

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March 2025

Our Love for Colorado and Its Great Outdoors

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.
Colorado mountains, Dear CO Campaign

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Valentine's Day 2025

A Love Letter to Colorado

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.

Statements from President Saliman

 

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.
 

Statement on Shooting at 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 that they believe this is an isolated incident and that there is no longer a safety threat on campus.