Opening Doors Together
This year, Pioneers have come together in ways like never before to make a difference for today’s students and for those in the decades to come. Students, parents, alumni and other supporters joined forces to make a measurable difference in the DU programs they found most meaningful.What a Difference a Day Makes
“One Day for DU is just one of many ways that everyone at and of DU is engaged, energetic and eager to be a part of this mission.” – Chancellor Rebecca Chopp A lot can happen in 24 hours, especially if it’s One Day for DU, the University’s annual day of giving. On May...
read moreRegional Program Accelerates Connection
According to recently launched Pioneers Build the World (pioneers.du.edu), 142,633 University of Denver alumni reside around the globe. More than half live outside of Colorado, so the University launched a regional program to connect Pioneers to each other and to a...
read moreYoung Alumni Build Community Through Scholarship Program
A group of young alumni energized a successful scholarship program through their efforts to engage students, peers and others in the DU community. The Young Alumni Endowed Scholarship Fund launched a decade ago, in part through a gift from Craig Harrison (BSBA ’03),...
read moreParents Join Together for Greater Impact
Parents are finding that participating in University life can be as rewarding for them as it is for their children. In the short time since the Parents Leadership Council (PLC) was founded in 2017, families have successfully advanced initiatives in 10 areas across...
read moreExecutive Advisory Board Gifts Fund First-Class Recruiting Suite
Before the Career Services’ Recruiting Suite in the Daniels College of Business opened at the start of the 2017-2018 school year, interviewing was a vastly different experience for both students and recruiters. Career Services had to piece together space for...
read moreFood and Beverage Program Goes Top Shelf
A group of alumni, parents and industry leaders collectively supported a major expansion of the Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Food and Beverage (F&B) program. Their combined gifts made possible a number of innovations that transformed existing...
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