From miles away at an overlook in Longmont, CU Â鶹ӰԺ’s signature red clay tile roofs — which cover at least half of CU’s 3 million square feet of rooftop — are prominent against the mountainous landscape. Behind campus, the sun shines on the front range of the Rocky Mountains. With views like this, it's no wonder National Geographic named Â鶹ӰԺ the .Ìý