Doors of Opportunity
Experiential learning, in its many forms, creates the backbone of a DU education. Scholarships and internships give students the hands-on opportunity to learn in classrooms, companies and organizations in Denver and abroad—deepening their knowledge and preparation for lives and careers of purpose.Easing the Burden of the Bar
On commencement day, Sturm College of Law (SCOL) graduates have a lot to celebrate. Long hours of studying and worrying about exams aren’t behind the new JDs, however, when they receive their diplomas. A big test, perhaps the biggest yet, lies before them: the...
read moreBob Metzler: Thinking Globally and Acting Locally for Public Education
For nearly 100 years, Robert Metzler (BA ’52, MA ’55) has been experiencing, practicing and preaching the benefits of “personalized learning.” Now, with a planned gift of $2 million from his estate and $750,000 from his sister’s estate, he has established the…
read moreInternship Investment Strengthens University Ties to Local Organizations
Abby Leigh (’19) has plans to graduate early and attend law school. This summer, she worked at the Colorado State Public Defender’s Office in Denver and at One Colorado, an LGBTQ advocacy group. “Unpaid internships are a privilege and not something everyone...
read moreThe Doors an Internship Can Open
Aaron Hinds, a 2018 graduate who majored in International Studies, is spending his first post-graduation year more than 7,000 miles from Denver. Hinds is teaching English near Hong Kong, where he said he would never be if it weren’t for the generous $2,500...
read moreTom Guyer Reads Opportunity into Dyslexia
Tom Guyer (BA ’88) was lucky. By fourth grade, he had outsmarted dyslexia, thanks to a combination of geographic coincidence, his private “ninja” tutor and his forward-thinking parents. Today, through his company, Winsor Learning, and a generous gift he made to...
read moreRandy Ho: The Ultimate Return on Scholarship Investment
Randy Ho is grateful to so many people and programs for the start he is having in life—but Gary and Leslie (EMBA ’03) Howard are at the very top of the list.Thanks to the Howards, Ho said, he has gained confidence, stayed in school, learned to play hockey, sung...
read moreGraduate Communications Scholarship a First
Donna Vocate (MA ’77, PhD ’80) grew up on a farm in Kansas. A bright student, she was encouraged by all her teachers to continue her studies. After a fortuitous family move to Denver, she earned an undergraduate degree in English Literature at the University of...
read moreImmediate Impact of Scholarship Fund Helps Both Donor and Student
“I want to make a difference in my lifetime,” said Kathy Spuhler (BA ’70). Specifically, Spuhler wants to make it possible for deserving young people to earn an education. That is why she established an endowed scholarship fund at DU in honor of her son, Trevor P....
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