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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

About CU Denver


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Welcome to Colorado’s public urban research university,

where a diverse student body through quality academics, ambitious research and creative work, and community engagement in the city we call home. We are CU in the city.

Your success is our #1 priority. At CU Denver, you will benefit from:

Academic choices: More than 100 high-quality, in-demand degree programs in seven schools and colleges, leading to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees; hands-on learning opportunities, including work in research labs, service learning, study abroad and work study;

Powerful connections: To partnerships, projects, internships and career opportunities in downtown Denver; to the vibrant arts and culture scene at our front door; and to a network of influential alumni who are leaders in Denver’s civic, nonprofit and business communities;

Outstanding location: Access to a vibrant, safe urban lifestyle; resources and support to develop innovative solutions to complex local and global issues; and opportunities to build your skills in the city ranked by Forbes as the #1 Best Place for Business and Careers.

CU Denver is a place of academic excellence, where you will gain the powerful combination of immersive classroom and project-based experiences that are in demand today. Here you will meet gifted faculty, experts in their field, dedicated to student success, academic excellence and the real-world applications of their research and creative work. You’ll interact with fellow students who are diverse, goal-oriented and energetic. Whether you engage in undergraduate or graduate studies, the University of Colorado Denver degree earns global respect and you can be confident that you will have been well-prepared for the next stage of your work or academic life.

We’re delighted you’ve chosen CU Denver!

Dorothy A. Horrell, PhD
Chancellor

 

Executive Team

Dorothy A. Horrell, PhD
Chancellor, University of Colorado Denver
BS, Colorado State University
M.Ed, Colorado State University
PhD, Colorado State University

Donald M. Elliman Jr.
Chancellor, CU Anschutz Medical Campus
BA, Middlebury College

Roderick Nairn, PhD
Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs
BSc, University of Strathclyde (Scotland)
PhD, University of London (England)

Brenda Allen, PhD
Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion
BA, Case Western Reserve University
MA, Howard University
PhD, Howard University

Scott Arthur
Vice Chancellor for Advancement, CU Anschutz Medical Campus
BA, Otterbein College
MNM, Western Reserve University

Raul Cardenas, PhD
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
BA, Pepperdine University
MA, Northern Arizona University
PhD, Arizona State University

Terri Carrothers
Senior Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance
BS, University of Phoenix

Luella Chavez D’Angelo
Vice Chancellor for Enterprise Development
BA, University of New Mexico
MBA, University of New Mexico

Leanna Clark
Vice Chancellor for University Communications
BS, University of Colorado Boulder

John Reilly, MD
Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs and Dean, School of Medicine
AB, Dartmouth College
MD, Harvard Medical School

Jennifer Sobanet
Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance, CU Denver
BS, Marshall University
MA and MBA, University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School

Richard Traystman, PhD
Vice Chancellor for Research
MS, Long Island University
PhD, The Johns Hopkins University

Andrea Wagner
Vice Chancellor for Advancement, CU Denver
BA, University of Colorado Boulder
MA, University of Colorado Denver