CU Invests $2M in Boulder's Center for African American Studies

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Major Boost: CU Invests $2 Million in Boulder Campus’s Center for African and African American Studies

The joint five-year commitment from CU Boulder and the CU System office is a landmark move to support Black scholarship and community on campus.

A landmark $2 million investment is set to propel the Center for African and African American Studies at CU Boulder into a new era.

This significant funding commitment will be distributed over the next five years, marking a powerful statement of support for the center's mission.

The investment is a joint effort, with funds coming directly from both the CU Boulder campus and the overarching University of Colorado System office.

It’s a powerful vote of confidence in the vision of Director Reiland Rabaka and the center’s growing influence.

The center, known as CAAAS, has quickly become a vital hub since its grand opening, which memorably featured a tour for CU Buffs football coach Deion Sanders.

This new capital infusion is designed to directly support students, faculty, and programming that enriches the academic landscape in Boulder.

For many on campus, this is seen as a crucial and necessary step to ensure the long-term success of Black studies at the university.