University of Colorado Boulder
- United States
- Founded 1876
Overview
The University of Colorado Boulder is a public research university in Boulder, Colorado, United States. Founded in 1876, five months before Colorado became a state, it is the flagship university of the University of Colorado system.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1876Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | BoulderSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | colorado.edu (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) |
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People who studied here
- Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (opens in a new tab)24th president of Liberia
- Steve Wozniak (opens in a new tab)American computer pioneer, inventor, computer engineer and programmer; co-founder of Apple Inc.
- Robert Redford (opens in a new tab)American actor and director (1936–2025)
- Kalpana Chawla (opens in a new tab)American astronaut
- Glenn Miller (opens in a new tab)American band leader, arranger, and composer (1904–1944)
- Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj (opens in a new tab)Mongolian politician
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