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Business School Celebration of Success raised more than $460,000 this year

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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A Record-Breaking Year of Support for CU Denver

CU Denver raised $26.4 million in the 2024–25 fiscal year, the most in campus history. This incredible milestone reflects the growing commitment of our philanthropic community to invest in student success, faculty excellence, and a stronger future for all.

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Chancellor Christensen on Student Success: Vision, Innovation, and Opportunity

Chancellor Kenneth T. Christensen recently sat down with Film and Television student Jamie Chenhall to share his impressions since joining the university and offer his thoughts about CU Denver’s opportunities and future priorities. Topping the list is a commitment to student success.

THANK YOU!

More than 4,300 donors like you came together to create a record-breaking year of giving at CU Denver. This remarkable display of generosity opens new doors for students and faculty alike. Your support also fuels our mission and shapes a brighter future for our students, their families, and our communities. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your commitment to CU Denver.

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?

Students who benefit from wrap-around services like academic advising, tutoring, mentoring, first-year experience initiatives, and wellness programs are more likely to earn their degrees and embark on their chosen careers. This is especially true for first-generation students, who make up nearly half of CU Denver's undergraduates. Support from our philanthropic partners allows us to provide these types of resources, creating avenues for support that attract a diverse and hard-working community of students and helps them stay on track.