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Pac-10 News Release

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. -- The Pac-10 Conference announced today that the ³Ô¹ÏÍø of Colorado at Boulder has accepted an invitation to join the Conference as its 11th member, the first new member since July 1, 1978.

"This is an historic moment for the Conference, as the Pac-10 is poised for tremendous growth. The ³Ô¹ÏÍø of Colorado is a great fit for the Conference both academically and athletically and we are incredibly excited to welcome Colorado to the Pac-10," said Commissioner Larry Scott.

"On behalf of the ³Ô¹ÏÍø of Colorado students, faculty, alumni and fans, we are proud to accept this invitation from the Pac-10 and join the most prestigious academic and athletic conference in the nation," said Philip P. DiStefano, chancellor of CU-Boulder.

"The ³Ô¹ÏÍø of Colorado is a perfect match -- academically and athletically -- with the Pac-10," said ³Ô¹ÏÍø of Colorado President Bruce D. Benson. "Our achievements and aspirations match those of the universities in the conference and we look forward to a productive relationship."

Commissioner Scott, ³Ô¹ÏÍø DiStefano, President Benson, CU Board of Regents Chairman Steve Bosley, CU Athletics Director Mike Bohn and others will hold an official press conference on Friday, June 11, 2010 at 11 a.m. MDT at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colo.

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