President Weber served from 1980 to 1985.

Similar to his personality, Arnold Weber’s administration was assertive and domineering. As a very involved president, Weber oversaw increases in financial support for all campuses and supported CU’s bid to become a national leader in space science.

An economist, Weber was Provost and professor at Carnegie-Mellon University prior to becoming CU’s thirteenth president.

Norlin Library experienced a 65% increase in purchasing resources during Weber’s first three years. Faculty salary increases raised standards and attracted outstanding professors. Weber was instrumental in creating the multi-disciplinary Office of Space Science and Technology and saw CU become the first university with its own satellite managed by undergraduates. Weber also worked to establish the Rio Abiseo Research Project in Peru.

Weber gained control of the university’s purse strings, allowing him greater discretion than any previous president. The Colorado Springs and Denver campuses were greatly improved. Weber further united the campuses and gave credibility to the university as a state-wide system.

Weber resigned in 1985 to assume the Presidency of Northwestern University.