Alumni are essential partners in creating the future of CU Denver.
Spring Grads Showcase How CU Denver Makes Education Work for All
At 18 and 75 years old, Faith Solter and Jose Carbon are CU Denver’s youngest and oldest graduates this spring. When they sat down for a heartwarming chat (video), they discovered they had more in common than you might expect. Their journeys highlight how CU Denver empowers learners at every stage of life.
Chancellor Kenneth T. Christensen with 2025 Alumni Award recipients from left to right: Robin Thurston MS ’99, Nga Vương-Sandoval ’98, MCJ ’02, Albert Ruckman ’70, Brandy Reitter MPA ’08, Jordan Arellanes MA ’15, and Antonio Cicarelli ’03
Honoring Alumni Achievement
On May 8, University of Colorado Denver leadership, alumni, faculty, and friends gathered at Denver’s Mile High Station for the 2025 Alumni Awards ceremony—a night dedicated to recognizing the extraordinary impact of CU Denver alumni in their professions, communities, and the world.