University of Colorado Boulder
The University of Colorado Boulder is one of 34 U.S. public research institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) — and the only member in the Rocky Mountain region — our goal at CU Boulder is to directly affect Colorado communities through collaborative research, innovation and entrepreneurship. Our faculty, staff and students work with the broader community to establish unique connections that have lasting outcomes—both across Colorado and around the world.
Impact
Positive impact is enhanced when great ideas merge with ambitious goals. At CU Boulder, we provide our students, faculty and staff with the tools they need to create a community of thinkers and doers who can benefit humanity locally, nationally and abroad.
Value
A CU Boulder education is more than simply earning a degree. The value lies in the experience, perspective and opportunities that are gained along the way. At CU Boulder, we work with our students to create customized educational paths in an inclusive academic community, so students can merge their passions with their skills, all the while reinforcing their connections to each other and their commitment to improving our local and global communities.
Innovation
Inventive thought and bold ideas often lead to exceptional impact. Because of this, we encourage our students, staff, faculty and community to work together on visionary projects. As one of the nation’s top 20 entrepreneurial universities, we find that our best endeavors originate in an encouraging and ambitious environment.
Community
With a mission to serve the residents of Colorado, people are at the center of our actions and scholarly endeavors. Throughout our history, we’ve collaborated with communities across the state on economic, educational and social projects that create lasting good in Colorado.
Strategic Imperatives
Set in one of the world’s most inspiring and entrepreneurial learning environments, the University of Colorado Boulder enables each member of our community to reach their potential and to Be Boulder through an extraordinary range of challenging academic, research and service opportunities. Our collaborative efforts are informed by our strategic plan.
Our Vision
To be a leader in addressing the humanitarian, social and technological challenges of the twenty-first century.
Our strategic imperatives are:
- Shape Tomorrow’s Leaders;
- Be the Top University for Innovation;
- Positively Impact Humanity.
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