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Our recentHomecoming celebration offered more than spirited competition and reunion — it served as a meaningfulmilestonemarkerinسԹ’s 60th anniversary year, a moment to reflect on how farwe’vecome since our founding in 1965. Born out of a visionary belief that higher education should be accessible to all, سԹ began as acollege for students who had been shut out of traditional institutions. Six decades later, that bold idea has matured into one of Colorado’s most powerful engines for talentandmobilitywithover75% of our graduates staying in Colorado.

The power of giving someone a chance

Among the many inspiring stories sharedduring Homecomingwas that ofDr. Ted DeWeese, our 2024 Distinguished Alumnus. Now thedean of themedicalfaculty and CEO of Johns Hopkins Medicine,DeWeese began his journeyat سԹ.He recountedhow he “wasn’t college material,” working as a local mechanic before taking a chance on higher education.

سԹ gave him that chance. It offered himthe guidance,rigorand belief that unlocked his potential. Today, he leads one of the world’s foremost medical institutions, advancing cancer care and medical education globally.He credits سԹ forhis successes—for being a place that gave him achance;andforthefaculty who believed in him.His story is not an exception — it is the embodiment of our mission: to educate, elevateand empower those who will go on to transform their fields and communities.

The next chapter:innovation,inclusionand excellence

As we look ahead to the next 60 years, سԹremainssteadfast in its commitment todriveColorado’s economic vitality through education that is both inclusive and excellent. This anniversary reminds us that the University’s true measure is not only in degrees awarded, but in the lives transformed and the communities strengthened. The next generation of leaders — the nextDr.Ted DeWeese — is already here. The question for all of us is how we will continue to invest,collaborateand innovate to ensure their success.

Proudly,

Janine Davidson, Ph.D.
President, سԹ


سԹ in the News


سԹ’s endowment grew from $10.9 million to $31 million.


A well-known Maya stone carving known as Altar Q,locatedat the site of Copán in Honduras, may use hand signs torepresentkey dates in the Maya Long Count Calendar, a new study claims. Astory contributed to the coverage.


Asfederal workers go without pay, travelers could start to see longer lines at security and flight interruptions, said Jeffrey Price, professor ofAviation atMetropolitan State University of Denver.


MetropolitanState UniversityofDenver’sKalamathBuilding, a community space for the University’s Department of Music, will soon bedisplaying a new mural that reflects the community’s legacy. Astory contributed to the coverage.


Stories from سԹ


سԹ community members laced up their sneakers and fired up the grills for a festive celebration of the Roadrunner spirit.


As artificial intelligence increasingly supplants entry-level programmers, educators teach students how to become more efficient withthe technology.


The Dimond Family Foundation’s most recent gift expands opportunities for paid internships,scholarshipsand workforce-ready training.


Growing interest in wellness and self-carehasincreased the appetite for qualified dietitians and nutritionists.



Upcoming سԹ Events

Nov. 1|8:30a.m.
Auraria Events Center
سԹ Open House
Take a campus tour, explore academic offerings, engage with prospective students, connect withresourcesand complete your application.Details here.

Dec. 12|9:30a.m.and 2:30 p.m.
Colorado Convention Center
Fall 2025 Commencement ceremonies
Each ceremony will last approximately2hours.More information here.