June 9, 2022

To friends, colleagues, and the extended CSU community –

To serve as the 15th and first woman president of Colorado State University is the highest accomplishment of my career in higher education. This community is truly extraordinary – capable of transformative action of a scope and speed not often seen in higher education. Together, we have successfully faced challenges of a global pandemic and accomplished what many thought impossible: emerging from the pandemic in a strong position for the future with remarkable consensus reflected in Courageous Strategic Transformation. I thank you for your support, hard work, and unrelenting spirit. I want you to know that I care deeply about you and CSU. This is a truly great, world-class institution with significant statewide and global impact. I thank each of you for making this one of the top universities in the world.

Warmly,

Joyce

Joyce McConnell
President, Colorado State University