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Jerry Wartgow, who recently stepped down from the role of chancellor at the University of Colorado Denver l Anschutz Medical Campus, was named chancellor emeritus by the Board of Regents in recognition of his service and leadership during challenging economic times. A resolution of thanks recognized Wartgow for creating strong partnerships and civic engagement with [...]

CU President Bruce Benson asked Jerry Wartgow to take on the job of chancellor for the University of Colorado Denver l Anschutz Medical Campus in 2010. At the time, both knew there was a lot of work ahead. Wartgow wasn’t looking for work at the time. “But this has been a chance to re-engage, and [...]

University leadership from throughout the system was represented, along with faculty, staff, alumni, donors, CU Advocates and students.

Having served two tours of duty in Iraq, Tyler Heath has faced—and conquered—the fear of the unknown. Now the University of Colorado Denver senior is facing the unknown again – this time as he prepares to enter the business world for the first time.

Note: This story first appeared as an update to CU Connections on Feb. 2.

The University of Colorado Denver is moving forward with phase two of an advertising campaign featuring university “partnerships.” It’s called “The Power of Partnership,” and it highlights the unique, innovative and powerful partnerships that CU Denver nurtures with business, industry, education and government. After a successful launch last October, the ad campaign recently moved into [...]

Leanna Clark’s title has been changed to vice chancellor, Marketing and Community Engagement, said University of Colorado Denver Chancellor Jerry Wartgow, to more appropriately reflect her duties and her role in the larger community. Since the departure of Vice Chancellor Andy Jhanji, Clark has taken on greater responsibility and now oversees all marketing functions for [...]

A celebration in recognition of all participants in the Be Colorado health assessment and health screenings is set for 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at the CU Denver Terrace Room, 1380 Lawrence St., second floor. CU Denver Chancellor Jerry Wartgow, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer E. Jill Pollock, and Be Colorado [...]

A celebration in recognition of all participants in the Be Colorado health assessment and health screenings is set for 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at the CU Denver Terrace Room, 1380 Lawrence St., second floor.

The health screenings and health assessments have wrapped up, but the Be Colorado wellness journey is just getting started.

More than 2,000 University of Colorado faculty and staff started their Be Colorado wellness journey by completing the health assessment.

President Barack Obama on Wednesday told a University of Colorado Denver audience he plans measures to take effect next year that will lead to interest-rate savings and simplified repayment of college loans.

During Fall Forums for faculty, staff and students on Oct. 17 at the Anschutz Medical Campus and Oct. 18 at CU Denver, University of Colorado Denver Chancellor Jerry Wartgow opened his presentation by spotlighting a year of accomplishments and offering perspective on the significance of the university to the city and the state. These accomplishments are [...]

A degree from the University of Colorado Denver can begin at one of the Colorado Community College System campuses under a new program called the CC to CU Denver Admission Promise. The program will provide joint admission at a Colorado Community College and CU Denver as well as on-campus advising from CU Denver and from the [...]

With the Auraria Campus as a backdrop, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock recently announced the Denver Education Compact, aimed at enhancing and improving education. Hancock is an alumus of the University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs. At the Aug. 25 news conference, Chancellor Jerry Wartgow introduced the mayor. A well-known education leader and advocate himself, Wartgow highlighted [...]

Suitcases, shoes, bicycles, boxes and assorted bundles were hauled into Campus Village Apartments last week as students began arriving at the Denver Campus for the fall semester that began Monday. On hand to welcome and help students with their belongings were more than 50 volunteers organized by the Office of Student Life. “It’s amazing to [...]

Lured by the promise of an evening with friends and big screen dinosaur action, hundreds of university faculty, staff, students and alumni helped sell out CU Film on the Rocks.

On July 20, the University of Colorado Denver honored more than 250 employees for service of five to 30 years during a luncheon on the Anschutz Medical Campus. Vice President for Health Affairs and Executive Vice Chancellor of the Anschutz Medical Campus — and longtime employee herself — Lilly Marks tallied the years represented by [...]