A Message from the President | University of Colorado

CU Denver Business School provides critical link to Denver community

It was a pleasure to join Gov. John Hickenlooper and university officials to take part in the grand opening of the CU Denver Business School on Aug. 23. The new building, on the corner of 15th and Lawrence streets, further links CU Denver to the city and the state and provides a face of entrepreneurship and innovative programs. It contributes entrepreneurship and private-public partnerships, which will help advance Colorado's economy.

The six-story, LEED Gold-certified facility features ample collaborative spaces and flexible classrooms, as well as the J.P. Morgan Center for Commodities. The university bought the building for $24 million and invested $20 million in renovations, which came largely from private funds.

It was heartening to see so many students participate in the grand opening. The building will benefit their education as well as provide them important connections to the Denver business community. Many thanks to the generous donors who recognize that the school provides a critical service and education link to the community.