University of Colorado

This article is about the public university system in the State of Colorado. For the private institution in Colorado Springs, Colorado, see Colorado College.

Coordinates: 39°44′43″N 104°59′00″W / 39.745196°N 104.983340°W / 39.745196; -104.983340

University of Colorado
Established 1876
Endowment US $1.063 billion (systemwide)[1]
President Bruce D. Benson
Location Denver, Colorado, United States
Locations of University of Colorado campuses in Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Denver.

The University of Colorado system is a system of public universities in Colorado consisting of four campuses: University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Colorado Denver in downtown Denver and at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. It is governed by an elected, nine-member Board of Regents of the University of Colorado.

The University of Colorado advances the economy, health and culture of Colorado and beyond, educating more than 435,000 students who have become catalysts in business, arts, health and community growth. CU’s four campuses feature top-tier faculty and hands-on learning opportunities in an environment where students thrive. Students and faculty at CU's four campuses are involved with research and learning that advances communities in Colorado and around the globe.

The University of Colorado's official abbreviation is CU, not the more intuitive "UC". This is to avoid confusion with the University of California system (founded in 1868), which at the time of the creation of the CU system was already referred to as UC.

Campuses

References

  1. McConnellogue, Ken (November 20, 2013). "University of Colorado surpasses $1.068 billion Creating Futures campaign milestone". CU.edu. University of Colorado. Retrieved November 22, 2013.

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