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Improving Lives Through Education

CU Denver donors are helping students complete their degrees and meet their moment.

Every gift to CU Denver touches someone's life.

Whether it's a scholarship that clears a path to graduation or funding for research that improves our communities, your support of CU Denver accelerates the benefits higher education provides, which extend throughout our great city, state, and region.

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Frances and Ross Davison: How a Community-Minded Couple Created an Endowed Fund in Memory of Their Son to Support Special Education Teachers

Frances Davison MA ‘93, a former middle school special education teacher, and her husband Ross Davison, a former secondary earth science teacher, are long-standing supporters of education. They recently pledged to create the Richard Keith Davison Endowed Education Scholarship Fund at CU Denver to honor their son and support teachers who are interested in serving students with differing abilities.

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The Posner Family Kitchen: Nourishing Students and Building Community

Ten years ago, students voted to fund a wellness center on campus to create a greater sense of community. Today, the Posner Family Kitchen serves up this essential ingredient of student success. The Posner Family Kitchen, which is just off the entrance to the Lola & Rob Salazar Student Wellness Center, has provided such a space and enriched student life at CU Denver since opening in 2018. This dynamic corner of campus serves as a hub for healthy breaks, social connection, and hands-on learning, reinforcing CU Denver’s commitment to promoting holistic well-being and a deep sense of belonging, which are essential ingredients of student success.

THANK YOU!

Thanks to the Lynx community for coming together to Make It Real on CU Denver’s Giving Day 2025! Preliminary numbers show over 300 donors gave more than $82,000. Your engagement helped us to empower more dreams and ensure students meet their pivotal moments. We cannot thank you enough for your kindness and generosity.

Why Give to the University of Colorado Denver?

50%

of first-year students are also first-generation students.

70%

of CU Denver students receive financial aid.

Less than 15%

of CU Denver's budget comes from the State of Colorado.

We're the most diverse

research university in Colorado, providing a talent pipeline like no other.

DID YOU KNOW?

If you are 70½ or older, you can make a charitable gift to CU Denver directly from your IRA without paying income tax on the withdrawal. Learn more and see if your IRA is eligible for a qualified charitable distribution.