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Your Impact
Every gift to CU Denver makes a difference, whether in helping our students succeed, opening avenues for innovation, funding research that benefits our communities, or in numerous other ways that matter most to our donors, our students, and our faculty. Below are just some of the ways philanthropy at CU Denver helps us fulfill our educational mission. Our sincere thanks to the many generous donors who accelerate success at CU Denver.
Student Success
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Becoming a Better Human Through Travel
Nov 15, 2024 byWith the help of a scholarship, firefighter and School of Public Affairs student Chris VanDijk experienced personal and professional growth during a study abroad opportunity in the Balkans.Full story -
12 Students Are on Their Way to Fulfilling Their Dreams of Becoming EngineersOpens in a new window
Oct 17, 2024The Campos Foundation has a series of initiatives nationwide that aim to elevate under-represented minority and female students through STEM education. The scholarship at CU Denver is a recent and generous effort to help students right here in Denver where Marco Campos’ multi-national energy infrastructure company is based.Opens in a new window Full story -
Returns on Investment
Oct 9, 2024 byThe supportive environment of the FaM program helps graduates move seamlessly into their chosen professions. Several graduates went on to work for the very partner companies that make FaM possible.Full story -
From CU Denver to Harvard, Scholarships Go Far
Aug 15, 2024 byScott Cao ’17, one of the student leaders behind the creation of the Lola & Rob Salazar Student Wellness Center, reflects on the impact of scholarships as he completes his residency in anesthesiology at Harvard Medical School.Full story
Programs & Initiatives
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CU Denver Announces the Establishment of the Bhagwan Suparshvanatha Endowed Chair in Jain Studies
Nov 12, 2024Dr. Steven M. Vose will become the inaugural holder of the Bhagwan Suparshvanatha Endowed Chair in Jain Studies, which is made possible by members of the Jain community. It is the first endowed chair of Religious Studies at CU Denver, opening doors for students, faculty, and the public to learn more about this ancient religion.Full story -
CU Denver’s Quantum Programs Featured in New Report on Preparing the Workforce of Tomorrow from CU BoulderOpens in a new window
Oct 31, 2024CU Denver’s quantum information technology (QIT) certificate program provides a balance between theory and practice. Fifty percent of the coursework includes instructional laboratories and the curriculum is built to fit the industry’s documented needs.Opens in a new window Full story -
Design Build Certificate Student Work Featured at Denver’s 16th Street MallOpens in a new window
Oct 1, 2024Student work is now a prominent feature along Denver’s 16th Street Mall, courtesy of the 2023-24 cohort of the ColoradoBuildingWorkshop. Students designed and built four kiosks aimed at helping emerging businesses take their first steps toward brick-and-mortar success.Opens in a new window Full story -
Fostering Effective Role Models in the Classroom
Apr 17, 2024 byShort for “Mentors Instructing Students Towards Effective Role Models,” the Call Me MiSTER program aims to recruit inspiring male teachers by offering financial and academic support as well as the opportunity to learn and grow within a cohort over the course of their academic careers.Full story
Research
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School of Education & Human Development Projects Selected for FundingOpens in a new window
Aug 11, 2023Faculty in the School of Education & Human Development are incredibly productive researchers. They nearly tripled research grant success last fiscal year, securing more than $17.1 million in multi-year external funding for projects that prepare, advance and inspire education and mental health leaders while growing a more diverse workforce.Opens in a new window Full story -
Unprecedented Improvements Lift Denver Students
Mar 8, 2023If you were a student in the Denver Public Schools between 2008 and 2019, you may not have realized it at the time, but you were likely benefiting from the most comprehensive and effective education reform initiative in the history of the United States. You were learning more than students in other comparable Colorado school districts, and you were more likely to graduate within four years than students from previous years.Full story -
CU Denver CityCenter Announces 2022-23 TIAA Chancellor’s Urban Engaged ScholarsOpens in a new window
May 10, 2022One faculty member from each school and college has been selected to receive the TIAA Chancellor’s Urban Engaged Scholars award for the second year. Presented by CityCenter, this award recognizes the outstanding contributions of CU Denver faculty to the Denver-metro region through research and creative activities that drive our community forward.Opens in a new window Full story -
A Lifelong Passion Brings a PhD Student to the Pediatric Research in Equity & Prevention Lab
Mar 25, 2022Supported by the Rick and Elizabeth Gardner Doctoral Fellowship, Nevita George is pursuing a PhD in Clinical Health Psychology, focusing her research on health equity with a goal of reducing disparities in care and outcomes for young women of color.Full story
Donors & Giving
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The Enduring Impact of a Helping Hand
Oct 31, 2024The annual CU Denver Donor Celebration took place on October 30, 2024 at Coohills restaurant in LoDo and provided an opportunity for CU and campus leadership to personally thank many generous donors who support scholarships, student success initiatives, research, and numerous other activities at CU Denver.Full story -
Compound Interest
Oct 2, 2024 byDr. Mary Guy, Distinguished Professor in the School of Public Affairs, views her philanthropic support as a way elevating the university’s stature while creating opportunities for future generations of scholars.Full story -
National Firm Invests Locally in Student Success
Jul 18, 2024 byWith headquarters just across the street from CU Denver, Campos Companies is providing support and encouragement to our students, particularly those who are traditionally underrepresented in the STEM workforce.Full story -
Honoring a Mentor by Paying it Forward
Apr 15, 2024 byMany people shape the direction of our lives, but in what ways do we acknowledge the often profound influence they may have? For CU Denver alum Andy Kenney, this way was establishing a scholarship, allowing an influential mentor’s legacy to live on in the lives of other students.Full story