Colorado universities have confirmed that no registered students from their campuses were harmed during the Brussels terrorist attacks Tuesday.
One University of Colorado Boulder student studying abroad in Brussels has been accounted for, according to the university.
“The CU Boulder family extends condolences to all affected by today’s Brussels attack,” the university said in a tweet.
Colorado State University had no registered students in Belgium at this time, said university spokesman Mike Hooker.
The University of Denver also did not have registered students studying abroad in Brussels, spokesman Ben Gerig confirmed. The university is investigating whether alumni living in the area are safe.
Denver International Airport has not been directed by the Department of Homeland Security to amp up security, said airport spokesman Heath Montgomery.
“We do have a heightened sense of awareness today,” Montgomery said.
Tuesday at the Brussels airport and in the city’s subway, killing at least 31 people and wounding dozens. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attacks.
Elizabeth Hernandez: 303-954-1223, ehernandez@denverpost.com or @ehernandez
