The number of graduates from the state's community colleges has seen a marked increase, according to data released Wednesday by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Overall, the number of Colorado college students earning credentials within six years is holding steady.

Eight student body presidents from Colorado college campuses expressed their fears and hopes to Sen. John Hickenlooper as they prepare for potentially big changes from the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Schwartz comes to Boulder with a wealth of experience across public institutions of higher education, previously holding leadership positions at North Carolina State University and Pennsylvania State University. He said that background makes him the perfect person to push CU forward.