Hosted by the University of Colorado Colorado Springs on June 4 and 5, the Board of Regents meeting included a resolution that condemned the June 1 attack in Boulder, a presentation of the final 2025-26 CU system budget, and the approval of CU Denver’s new Executive MBA in Aviation.
Regents Pass Resolution Condemning Attack in Boulder
The regents issued a statement and resolution condemning the June 1 attack in Boulder. In addition to sharing wishes of recovery for victims and their families, the statement offered gratitude for the prompt response by law enforcement and other first responders and reasserted a commitment to safeguarding the dignity and rights of all community members.
Campus Update Presented by Chancellor Kenneth T. Christensen
Chancellor Christensen began his campus update by echoing others in offering his thoughts to both CU Boulder and the Boulder community.
He continued by thanking all involved in a successful spring commencement, his first as chancellor. In celebrating the 2,200 spring graduates, he saluted the campus community for making the day possible, thanked the regents who attended across the morning and afternoon ceremonies, and offered appreciation for CU Denver’s honorary degree recipient Wilma Webb.
In addition to providing an update on new executive hires, Christensen closed by sharing details on the launch of CU Denver’s Student Success Transformation Initiative.
2025-26 CU System Budget Approved
The regents approved a $6.7 billion system budget for 2025-26, which includes $400.4 million for CU Denver. The regents also approved tuition rates and an increase in institutional financial aid.
Three New CU Denver Degree Programs Approved, Including Executive MBA in Aviation (EMBAA)
The regents approved CU Denver’s EMBAA, a unique program that is in partnership with Denver International Airport (DEN). The degree will focus on challenges and opportunities facing airports, airlines, and the companies included in their supply chains. The flexible course schedule (in-person and online) will include classes located at DEN and weeklong residencies at other global airports.
Other degrees that received approval include:
- Master of Arts in Landscape Architecture, College of Architecture and Planning
- Bachelor of Social Work, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
CU Denver Faculty Earn Tenure
Five CU Denver faculty were awarded tenure by the regents:
- Ashis Kumer Biswas, PhD, College of Engineering, Design and Computing, Computer Science and Engineering
- Kevin Hirth, College of Architecture and Planning, Architecture
- J. Haadi Jefarian, PhD, College of Engineering, Design and Computing, Computer Science and Engineering
- Eric Jewett, College of Arts & Media, Film and Television
- Andrew Scahill, PhD, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, English