to be a regional education provider of bachelor's and master's degrees, as well as associate's degrees and technical certificates.
== Campus ==
=== Asteria Theatre ===
Completed in 2024, the 860-seat Asteria Theatre serves as the newest venue for CMU's performing arts departments, as well as a venue for public speakers, debates, and other notable events. The theatre features the largest stage in western Colorado, and was built with help from a $39 million grant from the Colorado General Assembly, the largest state grant ever received by CMU. The theatre has played host to several notable speakers and performers, including astronomer Neil deGrasse Tyson, singer Kalani Pe'a, and Colorado Governor Jared Polis.
=== Confluence Hall ===
Built in 2018, the 68,700 square feet (6,380 m2) Confluence Hall on the west end of campus is home to CMU's Department of Computer Science & Engineering. The hall also houses the Eureka! McConnell Science Museum, a non-profit museum which features many interactive exhibits.
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