In memoriam: Regent Emeritus Eric W. Schmidt
Regent Emeritus Eric W. Schmidt, who served on the Board of Regents from 1973 to 1979, died Jan. 26, 2025, at his home in Lakewood. He was 91.
Besides winning statewide election to serve on the Board of Regents, Schmidt also served in the Colorado House of Representatives from 1969 to 1973, including a role as assistant majority leader. In 1993, he was honored by a concurrent resolution of the Colorado General Assembly for his service to Colorado. In 1996, the Board of Regents honored him with a Distinguished Service Award.
An alumnus of CU Boulder, his career included key roles across the CU system, beginning with director of industry relations and assistant to the CU president in the 1960s. In 1979, Schmidt was named vice chancellor for external health affairs at the CU Health Sciences Center, now the CU Anschutz Medical Campus. After retiring from the role in 1991, he later served as a consultant and foundation officer to the CU Foundation.
A memorial service is set for 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to be made to Norwich University, which Schmidt attended before arriving at CU Boulder, or either of two research projects at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus:
Norwich University
Office of Development
158 Harmon Drive, Northfield, VT 05663
Check Memo Line: “Eric Schmidt Endowed Scholarship Fund”
https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/29921/donations/new
University of Colorado Foundation
P.O. Box 17126
Denver, CO 80217
Check Memo Line: “In Memory of Eric Schmidt - Pollyea Leukemia Research Fund”
Online: Giving.CU.Edu/Schmidt
University of Colorado Foundation
P.O. Box 17126
Denver, CO 80217
Check Memo Line: “Dr. DiGregorio Smart Neuro Modulation Research Fund”
Read more on the life of Regent Emeritus Eric W. Schmidt here.