Overview
The University of Colorado Boulder is the flagship of the University of Colorado system, known for its sandstone buildings with red tile roofs set against the Flatirons.
History
The university was founded in 1876, the year Colorado became a state, and its first building, Old Main, opened the next year. It grew into a major research university known for physics, aerospace and environmental science.
Today
The university is Boulder's largest employer, and Buffaloes football games at Folsom Field bring large crowds.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.