Statements from the Regents

Statement from University of Colorado Board of Regents on Auraria Campus Protests

The University of Colorado Board of Regents is actively monitoring the protest on the Auraria Campus. We support the rights of our students, faculty, staff and campus visitors to exercise their First Amendment rights. We expect everyone to respect the learning, teaching and business environment that allows our university to function at its fullest extent.  Those who engage in expressive conduct are expected to comply with relevant laws, policies and conduct codes that are intended to create a safe learning environment. Consequences will be imposed as applicable for those who don’t comply with these laws, policies and conduct codes.  

No regent is offering any policy changes in response to the demands.

Additional Statements

 

Regents approve resolution in remembrance of 25th Anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks

In their regularly scheduled meeting, Regents approved a resolution acknowledging the 25th Anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks and recognizing the 10 members of the CU family who were lost in the World Trade Center Towers and the Pentagon. Read the full resolution.
 

Board of Regents Freedom of Expression Letter

Each year, the University of Colorado Board of Regents sends a letter welcoming incoming first-year students to CU. The letter highlights the university’s commitment to academic freedom, freedom of expression and the open exchange of ideas, while encouraging students to actively engage in the CU community.
 

Board of Regents adopts resolution denouncing glorification of violence, antisemitism

STATEMENT OF INFORMATION: On June 1, 2025, a horrific attack on Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall targeted the Jewish community. As a result of the attack, one person died and more than a dozen were injured. On June 4, 2025, the Board adopted a resolution condemning the June 1, 2025, attack. On June 1