Your Impact: Student Success

Jul 20, 2023

Collegebound students from the Northern Arapaho Tribe will have access to an endowed scholarship to attend the University of Colorado Denver, thanks to an agreement signed between the university and the tribe.

Jun 20, 2023

In 2021, the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative launched the Finish What You Started program. This state-funded initiative helps students return to the classroom and, as the name says, to finish what they started. At CU Denver, students can use this program to re-enroll at the university. The program provides financial assistance and support services to help students reach their academic goals.

May 23, 2023

For some students, support from the university’s donor and alumni communities made all the difference, helping them arrive at this special milestone with engaging and valuable touchpoints along the way.

Mar 10, 2023

Each year, CU Denver students spend a week in London to gain first-hand insight into some of the insurance industry’s most established firms. This valuable experiential learning opportunity is a popular feature of the Global Risk Management class in the Business School’s Risk Management Insurance (RMI) program. The trip is made possible by a gift from Surplus Lines Association of Colorado.

Mar 3, 2023

Abel Mesfin ‘22 fit the bill as an ideal candidate for any university but despite his success in his formative years, he still questioned if college would be feasible. With the help of concurrent enrollment courses and a generous scholarship from CU Denver, Mesfin decided to dive in for at least one year to see if college life suited him. He kept busy with full-time work, extracurriculars, and a 19-credit-hour course load.

May 25, 2022

With a family of four, a career in tech, and a lifelong dream of earning his bachelor’s degree, Hugo needed a program tailored to working professionals. Thanks to the Business School’s digital programs—and support from the Stecklein Family Endowed Scholarship—his dream is now within reach.

Nov 29, 2021

On her journey to a career in medicine, Keinada Andereas has found support, community, and opportunity at CU Denver.

Nov 26, 2021

On his journey from Venezuela to CU Denver, Edward Simmons Rosales has learned many lessons. Now he wants to share what he’s learned with fellow students and with his wider community.

Nov 19, 2021

Austin Plagge is pursuing a degree in business management in order to build their leadership skills—skills that they’re already putting into action as a leader of the Auraria Recovery Community.

Oct 29, 2021

Satu Gillispie has been an avid gamer for decades. At CU Denver’s College of Arts & Media, she’s transforming her hobby into a new career path in digital design.

Aug 12, 2021

As an aspiring surgeon and EMT in training, Vanessa Hernandez is comfortable caring for others. She has also recognized the importance of asking for help herself.

Jul 16, 2021

Shane Still ’21 completes his ambitious BFA thesis with support from CU Denver alumni.

May 13, 2021

Jada Cannon '21, says benefiting from scholarship support inspires her to pay it forward.

Jan 11, 2021

A DIY project at home leads graduate student Sadie Thurston to a path in architecture.

Jan 7, 2021

Neysa Bermingham, a graduate student in urban and regional planning, draws connections between land use and public health.

Jan 4, 2021

Psychology student Alex Behler succeeds with help from a scholarship that speaks to her personally.

Jan 4, 2021

David Olguin, who is studying public service, promotes equity and inclusion in broadening access to education.

Oct 26, 2020

Your support of CU Denver and our students changes lives in so many ways. It is not often that we get to see how students react when they learn they will benefit from philanthropic support, such as a scholarship. This video captures a few of these heartwarming moments.

Oct 8, 2020

The College of Architecture and Planning awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships to 12 students as part of its Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Initiative.

Jul 6, 2020

Jake Hattaway, a BSBA Accounting student at the CU Denver Business School, has been awarded a $10,000 merit scholarship from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB).