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Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander - Serving Institution

About Us


Welcome to the Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander - Serving Institution (AANAPISI) at the University of Colorado Denver. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, our AANAPISI program is dedicated to enhancing the academic success and empowerment of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) students.

Our mission is to cultivate a community of belonging at the University of Colorado Denver by growing research-based student success and mental health support, resources, and services for Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander students.

Contact Us


Duy Tran

Program Director, AANAPISI 
Pronouns: he/him/his
duy.tran@ucdenver.edu

With over nine years of experience in various industries such as Non-Profit Organizations, Consultancy, Higher Education, and K-12 settings, Duy specializes in enhancing educational and student services programs, implementing effective recruitment and retention strategies, and coaching and mentoring in customer service and relations. He has a proven track record of delivering mission-critical results and resolving top organizational challenges by defining strategy, gaining executive alignment, planning, and executing high-quality initiatives. Duy's current role is dedicated to supporting the diverse student population, especially those from Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander backgrounds, through the AANAPISI program. He aims to create a nurturing environment where all students can thrive and become future leaders.

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In May 2023, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) approved the CU Denver | Anschutz application to become an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. As part of that application, the DOE awarded a $1.8 million student success grant. Below are answers to Frequently Asked Questions about this initial grant and how faculty may apply for additional grants.

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