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Forbes ranks the University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical campus among America’s best employers

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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Forbes Best Large Employers

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The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is listed as one of Forbes America’s Best Large Employers for 2024.

The 2024 list of “America’s Best Employers” was conducted by Forbes and market research firm Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

“This ranking is meaningful to our organization because the people who work at CU Anschutz drive our success as a leading academic medical campus by providing unparalleled patient care services, being a premier national leader in research and innovation, and fostering a supportive learning environment for our students,” said Adrienne Howarth-Moore, Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief HR Officer at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus. “We’re dedicated to investing in our people and creating a workplace where every individual is supported, empowered and has the resources to reach their full potential.” 

The findings were drawn from survey responses from more than 170,000 U.S. based employees working in organizations across several industries. Among the factors evaluated were benefits, employee recognition, opportunities for advancement, a sense pride in their work and much more. They were also asked to rate their willingness to recommend their employer to friends and family and to nominate organizations other than their own.

“This ranking recognizes the progress we’ve made on our strategic plan goal of also making CU Denver campus a best place to work,” said teri engelke, assistant vice chancellor for human resources. “We recognize we still have a way to go, but it is always good to pause and celebrate our progress. I want to thank those of you who have been working to enhance our workplace while delivering quality service to our students and to our colleagues.” 

Survey responses were given by current employees, employees who had worked for the company within the past two years and individuals familiar with the company through friends, family or peers in their industry. More than 3.5 million employer evaluations were considered.

To review the full list and read more about the ranking methodology, visit the Forbes’ website.

About the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class academic medical campus at the forefront of transformative education, science, medicine, and healthcare. The campus encompasses six health professional schools and colleges, offering more than 40-degree programs and is host to two nationally ranked independent hospitals providing more than two million patient visits annually. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $705 million in research grants and powered by more than 13,000 employees.  CU Anschutz economic impact to the State of Colorado is more than $8.5 billion. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

About the University of Colorado Denver Campus
Millions of moments start at CU Denver campus, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. With our consolidation with CU Anschutz, we are the state’s premier public urban research university. CU Denver has more than 100 in-demand, top-ranked bachelors, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. We partner with diverse learners—at any stage of their life and career—for transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful creative work. As part of the state’s largest university system, CU Denver campus is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, visit ucdenver.edu.  


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