CU Anschutz Federal Updates

The University of Colorado Anschutz created this webpage as a hub of information related to the federal transition. Here, you can find guidance, updates and resources on federal agency directives, policy changes and executive actions with relevance for our campus and our mission.

At CU Anschutz and across the CU system, university leadership is actively working with elected officials, legal teams, peer institutions and national associations to ensure we continue to fulfill our mission. CU Anschutz is closely monitoring rapidly changing developments and engaging in the ways considered most effective for advancing our mission and supporting our students, faculty, staff and the communities we serve.

Keep up to date by visiting this webpage often and exploring the links below.

Questions?

Click here to reach the campus federal transition team with questions or to submit a letter or notice you have received from an outside agency.

Media requests

Please direct all CU Anschutz media requests to [email protected].


Recent updates


  • Federal Government Update | October 3, 2025
  • An Update on Federal Government Shutdown, CU Comments on Duration of Status Proposed Rule, NSF F&A Cap Policy Vacated, White House Higher Ed Compact, OCR RIF, EO on Pediatric Cancer, and National Council on the Humanities Firings from CU Federal Relations and Counsel. 
  • Preparing for Possible Federal Government Shutdown | September 30, 2025
  • Reports indicate a likely impasse on funding the federal government. Absent an agreement, a federal government shutdown will occur as of 10:01 p.m. MT today, Sept. 30. Leadership at CU Anschutz, along with our federal relations team and other campus partners, are closely monitoring the situation as it evolves and preparing for possible impacts to federally sponsored research, education and clinical programs.

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Last Updated: September 25th, 2025


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