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A Message from Chancellor Elliman
“We are navigating a time of rapid change and real uncertainty. Storms lie ahead ‒ with substantial possible impacts for our institution ‒ but there are also many bright spots on the horizon. As we chart our course for the future, what gives us confidence is our people: their ingenuity, drive and collaborative spirit. Together, we have the strength not only to weather the storms but to move our mission ever forward.”
Don Elliman
Chancellor
CU Anschutz
CU Anschutz At a Glance
Attracting Exceptional People
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Excelling in Education
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Powering Colorado's Economy
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Advancing Essential Research
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Investing in Our Future
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Driving Innovation
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Delivering Patient-Centered Care
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Telling Our Story
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Attracting Exceptional People
4,640
students
6,937
faculty
5,816
staff
*fall 2025
Excelling in Education
1 of only 16 medical schools in the top tier
CU Anschutz School of Medicine*
Top 15% for BS, MS & DNP programs
CU Anschutz College of Nursing*
Top 20
in U.S.
Colorado School of Public Health*
Top 15
in U.S.
CU Anschutz Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences*
Apple Distinguished
School
CU Anschutz School of Dental Medicine
40+ doctoral, master's and certificate programs
CU Anschutz Graduate School
*U.S News & World Report 2024-2025
Advancing Essential Research
$762M
annual sponsored research funding
$307M
National Institutes of Health awards
#26
in the world for health sciences research
#16
in the U.S. for health sciences research
*FY25
Delivering Patient-Centered Care
2.6M
patient visits on campus
818.9K
patients served by CU Anschutz School of Medicine
19.1K
patients served by CU Anschutz College of Nursing
14.4K
patients served by CU Anschutz School of Dental Medicine
64
Colorado counties served, 14% of Coloradans
#1
Children's Hospital Colorado ranked #1 in the state; top 10 in U.S.
#1
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital ranked #1 in the state; nationally ranked in 4 specialties
*U.S News & World Report 2025-2026
Powering Colorado's Economy
$13.5B
Economic Impact
(CU Anschutz + hospital partners)
greater than Colorado's ski industry
*FY25
Driving Innovation
Driving Innovation
1.1K+
active technologies
3.3K+
active patents
40
licensing deals
$496M
startup financing
#4
leading academic institution
Investing in Our Future
$246M
raised in FY25
10,630
gifts in FY25
$2.4B
raised since 2015
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Telling Our Story
Telling Our Story
Amplifying our impact, elevating our brand
Launched Where Dreams Live advertising campaign
Turning dreams into discoveries
Began CU Anschutz brand alignment initiative
From 500+ to 1
A Look Ahead
At CU Anschutz, innovation and collaboration are more than values ‒ they’re how we turn ambitious ideas into real-world impact. Every day, our exceptional people are pushing boundaries and advancing knowledge in ways that are shaping medicine and health. As we look ahead, we’re focused on six key areas that position us to lead at the forefront of a rapidly changing landscape.
A Look Ahead
At CU Anschutz, innovation and collaboration are more than values ‒ they’re how we turn ambitious ideas into real-world impact. Every day, our exceptional people are pushing boundaries and advancing knowledge in ways that are shapingwill shape medicine and health. As we look ahead, we’re focused on six key areas that position us to lead at the forefront of a rapidly changing landscape.
Big Data & Bioinformatics
We're in phase two of building a powerful, integrated data infrastructure to unlock new possibilities in research and patient care. By harmonizing vast volumes of health data, we’re accelerating drug development, deepening our understanding of disease, and improving lives across Colorado and beyond.
Artificial Intelligence
AI is fundamentally reshaping medicine and health ‒ from accelerating research to personalizing care. We’re investing in the talent and the infrastructure to lead this transformation, using AI to drive discovery, enhance clinical decision-making and reimagine how care is delivered.
Artificial Intelligence
AI is fundamentally reshaping medicine and health ‒ from accelerating research to personalizing care. We’re investing in the talent and the infrastructure to lead this transformation, using AI to drive discovery, enhance clinical decision-making and reimagine how care is delivered.
Cell & Gene Therapies
Rapid advancements in novel therapeutics are bringing lifesaving possibilities into reach ‒ and we’re at the forefront. Our physician-scientists are leading first-in-human trials and developing next-generation cell and gene therapies that offer new hope for people with diseases that defy traditional care.
Innovation & Impact
We’ve built a dynamic hub of innovation on this campus, forging partnerships with those eager to take ambitious ideas developed here into the clinic and the market. Together, we’re turning discoveries into new drugs, devices and technologies to advance care and improve lives.
Innovation & Impact
We’ve built a dynamic hub of innovation on this campus, forging partnerships with those eager to take ambitious ideas developed here into the clinic and the market. Together, we’re turning discoveries into new drugs, devices and technologies to advance care and improve lives.
Top Talent
Exceptional people make everything we do possible. The strength of this campus isn’t in our buildings or breakthroughs, but in our outstanding faculty, staff and students. We’re proud of all who make CU Anschutz a place where we think big and dream bigger ‒ together.
Patient-Centered Care
Saving and improving lives is at the heart of our mission. In partnership with our hospital affiliates, we’re delivering the latest and best care to those we serve ‒ and creating innovative ways to bring the right care to the right patient at the right time.
Patient-Centered Care
Saving and improving lives is at the heart of our mission. In partnership with our hospital affiliates, we’re delivering the latest and best care to those we serve ‒ and creating innovative ways to bring the right care to the right patient at the right time.