Rico Munn has been named the next chancellor of the Colorado State University (CSU) System. Munn will serve as executive vice chancellor until June 30, 2027, when Dr. Tony Frank, the current chancellor of the CSU System, retires.
Munn is currently CSU’s vice president for metro Denver engagement and strategy, having recently concluded a nearly year-long tenure as interim president of the CSU Pueblo campus. Previously, he served as superintendent of Aurora (Colo.) Public Schools from 2013 to 2023.
“The Board of Governors unanimously agrees that Rico Munn is an outstanding choice for CSU’s next chancellor — his breadth and depth of experience, commitment to education at all levels, and strong network across Colorado will benefit CSU and our state for years to come,” Board Chair John Fischer said.
Munn is a graduate of Midland Lutheran College (now Midland University) in Fremont, Nebraska, where he received his B.A. in secondary education. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law.
