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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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The Posner Family Kitchen: Nourishing Students and Building Community
Apr 4, 2025Ten 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.Full story -
Empowering Renewable Energy: Get to Know Gentry Hewitt
Apr 1, 2025Gentry Hewitt, a first-year ARCS Scholar and recipient of the prestigious Harry L. Willett Foundation Scholarship, is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at CU Denver. With a focus on renewable energy, Gentry is dedicated to advancing sustainable solutions for the energy sector.Full story -
Department of Sociology Receives a $1 Million Gift for Scholarships
Dec 5, 2024Inspired by a deep love for CU Denver and the discipline of sociology, an anonymous donor makes a remarkable commitment to scholarships that empowers students and advances the study of social dynamics.Full story -
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
Programs & Initiatives
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Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Italian Architect and Educator María Luisa deMin PuggioniOpens in a new window
Mar 31, 2025Over the past two years, CAP developed and produced an exhibition to celebrate the life and legacy of Italian architect and educator María Luisa deMin Puggioni. Funded through a generous gift from Donatella and Mark Scanniello.Opens in a new window Full story -
When Past, Present, and Future Meet
Jan 6, 2025 byA unique and extensive collection of animal bones recently donated to the Anthropology Department expands opportunities for students to become more familiar with archaeology specific to this region of the country.Full story -
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 -
Honoring Dr. Mary E. Guy: Insights into the Future of Social Equity at the Inaugural Distinguished LectureOpens in a new window
Nov 1, 2024CU Denver School of Public Affairs proudly hosted the inaugural Dr. Mary E. Guy Distinguished Lecture Series on October 16, 2024. This year’s lecture, titled "The Future of Social Equity," featured Dr. Susan T. Gooden, a prominent scholar and advocate in the field of public affairs, and Dean and Professor at the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University.Opens in a new window 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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Frances and Ross Davison: How a Community-Minded Couple Created an Endowed Fund in Memory of Their Son to Support Special Education TeachersOpens in a new window
Apr 8, 2025Frances Davison MA ‘93 and her husband Ross Davison are long-standing supporters of education and recently pledged to create a fund to honor their son and support teachers serving students with differing abilities.Opens in a new window Full story -
Celebrating Opportunity and Generosity
Mar 3, 2025The Business School hosted its annual Scholarship Luncheon on February 21, bringing together donors, students, and university leaders to celebrate the transformative power of philanthropy and education. The event honored scholarship recipients and the donors who help make their academic journeys possible.Full story -
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
Elevation
Elevation is our quarterly digital publication highlighting the many ways our community of donors helps CU Denver reach new heights.
Elevation: April 2025
Davisons honor a son. The Posner Family Kitchen is creating community for students. Thank you for supporting CU Denver Giving Day. Business School celebrates students and donors.
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Elevation: January 2025
Department of Sociology Receives a $1 Million Gift. A unique and extensive collection of animal bones recently donated. New CU License Plate. CU Denver wins Food Fight.
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Elevation: October 2024
Dr. Mary Guy closes the loops of her life as an educator through an endowment. CU Denver's 2024 rankings. First Generation and Multicultural (FaM) program scholars' success.
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Elevation: July 2024
Campos Companies invests in our students. Karla Berrum is influencing the future of light rail in Denver. Donors honor retiring staff member Malena Brohm.
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