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Mark Kennedy was named 23rd president of the ³Ô¹ÏÍø of Colorado on May 2, 2019, and he officially joined CU on July 1, 2019 from the ³Ô¹ÏÍø of North Dakota, where he served as president for nearly three years. Kennedy's distinguished career included success in business, government and higher education. He was a firm believer in the power of a public research university such as CU to improve lives and have a positive impact at home and around the globe.Ìý

A first-generation college graduate, Kennedy was a staunch advocate for increasing first-generation college graduates while providing educational opportunities for all. His focus at CU included fiscal sustainability, keeping a CU education affordable and accessible, elevating student success and growing CU’s significant research portfolio and economic impact.