2022 Achievements & Stories
Letter from the Chancellor
Connection. This word says so much about where we are as a society—what drives us and what we value. We live in a period of significant change in our country, in our workplaces, and in higher education, but I like to think about the great possibility that change brings. To me, connection is not only part of our ethos at the University of Colorado Denver, but it is a critical component to addressing some of the greatest needs in our city, state, and nation as we embrace our role as a university that meets the moment.
FUELING A DIVERSE TALENT PIPELINE
We know that opening the doors to students from more backgrounds and giving them the resources to succeed not only enhances our educational environment, it also translates to a highly diverse and talent-ready workforce. As the job landscape in Colorado shifts and grows, CU Denver strives to create a talent pool that is prepared to enter the work economy today—and lead tomorrow.
BUILDING A UNIVERSITY FOR LIFE– AND THE WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE
Change is inevitable, but the rate at which our economy and workforce are evolving is accelerating. By collaborating with employers, we can help learners anticipate these shifts and adapt for the modern workplace. We also know that learning does not always follow a predictable path—nor does it have an endpoint. At CU Denver, we’re meeting the evolving needs of learners and our workforce with new academic programs and real-world opportunities that help learners achieve their goals, no matter where they are in their lives and careers.
ACTIVATING CHANGE THROUGH RESEARCH AND CREATIVE WORK
Diverse researchers, artists, scholars, and designers come together from around the world at CU Denver to transcend disciplinary boundaries and strengthen our university’s impact on the city, state, nation, and world. Working with a collaborative ethos, they are the leaders of our expanding research enterprise, solving some of society’s grand challenges with the curiosity, compassion, and grit that defines our community.
Lynx in Focus
Connecting Art & Alumni to Highlight Our Sense of Place, Impact
Last summer, world-renowned artist Thomas Evans, known as Detour, brought his iconic mural style to our urban campus with colorful depictions of seven CU Denver alums.
LEADING INNOVATION IN DOWNTOWN DENVER–AND BEYOND
Situated in the heart of downtown Denver, CU Denver embraces our location in the center of one of America’s fastest-growing cities by creating new forms of social entrepreneurship, economic development, and transformative education. With nearly 70% of the world’s population expected to live in cities by 2050, solving challenges in our metropolitan areas is a social imperative and an opportunity for connection. We’re working to fuel inclusive innovation, collaboration, sustainability, and economic growth for Denver and Colorado. We’re also forming partnerships with business and community leaders to build sustainable physical spaces that foster open innovation.
BECOMING A BEST PLACE TO WORK
Our interest in shaping and investing in the workforce of the future extends to our own people. CU Denver aspires to be an employer of choice in the region, building upon the University of Colorado’s strong position as the third largest employer in Colorado. Our talented faculty and staff undergird our entire strategy. They help to create an equitable and diverse community, educate learners of all ages and life stages, conduct societyimpacting research, innovate in disciplines ranging from cyber to urban planning, and nurture a vibrant campus community in downtown Denver.
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