Colorado State University, a Carnegie Doctoral Research I University, was established in 1870 and remains inspired by its land-grant heritage and dedicated faculty, staff and students. CSU’s world-class research and scholarship attracts millions in research funding every year, hitting a record $407 in research spending in fiscal year 2020. CSU is located 60 miles north of Denver in the city of Fort Collins, which is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with outstanding views of both foothills and 14,000-foot peaks. CSU enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, and is the largest employer in Fort Collins, with more than 7,400 faculty and staff. Fort Collins is an active community. Easy access to hiking, skiing, rafting and other outdoor sports to help promote health and well-being in CSU students, faculty, and staff. With an average of 300 days of sunshine per year and low humidity, Fort Collins residents enjoy pleasant weather year-round. Indoor and outdoor activities are enjoyable in every season. Colorado has earned a worldwide reputation as an area that offers an unparalleled lifestyle, and Fort Collins represents the very best of Colorado with top award rankings from Forbes for “Best Place for Business/Careers,” Gallup’s Well Being Index for “Healthiest Mid-Size City in America,” CBS’s Moneywatch List of “Top 10 Best Places to Retire,” and Outside Magazine’s “Best Towns in America,” among other select recognitions: http://www.fcgov.com/fcfacts.php?ID=6