Diversity

1GenU is a four-year developmental and community-building program that focuses on assisting first-generation students and their families in navigating the institution while providing mentorship and academic resources to ensure their success at DU and post-graduation. Each year of the program focuses on a specific aspect of academic, professional and personal development.

The University of Denver’s Asian Studies program aims to foster awareness and knowledge of Asian cultures through an undergraduate interdisciplinary program connecting the resources of several departments.

The Summit provides 8th through 11th grade Black male students with an opportunity to participate in a program that promotes leadership, academic achievement and community involvement while developing their Black male identity. Through partnership with the University of Denver and the Denver community, the BMIS creates pathways, pipelines and college access opportunities for Black male students.

This fund supports a College Access Program for 9-12 grade women which focuses on education, leadership and black female identity.

The Center for Judaic Studies is one of the premier local Jewish Studies programs in the United States. CJS is dedicated to advancing knowledge of Jewish history, thought, and culture through learning, intercultural dialogue, and social action.

This fund supports DACA/undocumented students, including programming supplies, employee support, emergency fund or anything that supports our DACA/undocumented students.

Short for Equity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, E-STEM is a partnership between the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, the Ritchie School of Engineering & Computer Science and the Center for Multicultural Excellence. This grant-funded program creates pathways to academic success for students from historically underrepresented groups in the fields of science, math and engineering.

This fund supports the HerDU program at the Colorado Women's College.

Building on 25 years of transformative work in the community, the Holocaust Awareness Institute and the Center for Judaic Studies are working to endow a Chair of Holocaust Studies, and to create a Holocaust Memorial, Learning, and Social Action site on campus to serve as a city-wide public square for educational events, intercultural dialogue, and reflection. Our goal is to educate people about the Holocaust and to raise consciousness around social justice issues in the Jewish spirit of Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World).

The Interdisciplinary Research Institute for the Study of (In)Equality (IRISE) provides opportunities and support for faculty, students and community partners to engage collectively in cutting edge and impactful interdisciplinary research on issues of inequality, social justice, and inclusivity.

IRISE develops, supports, and implements academic programs and activities that promote the advancement of historically underrepresented populations at DU.

Fund purpose is to provide resources to international students in emergency situations; funds may be used for room/board, travel and personal expenses in an emergency.

The Learning Effectiveness Program (LEP) at the University of Denver provides individualized support for neuro diverse learners with Specific Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), students on the Autism Spectrum, and/or students who have a history of learning differences.

This fund supports programming through the Office of Gender & Sexuality under the Cultural Center.

Your support ensures that DU Native/Indigenous students and the broader DU community can fully experience Native American Heritage Month, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and the annual New Beginnings Powwow on the DU campus.

As a contributor to the Native American Support Fund, your funds help Native/Indigenous students:

• Meet financial costs associated with attending DU,
• Complete coursework toward either undergraduate or graduate degrees,
• Attend national conferences for professional development, and
• Strengthen local partnerships with other Native organizations and schools within Colorado and throughout the nation.

The Religious Studies program at the University of Denver invites students to explore religion and religious traditions from around the world, with programs at the undergraduate and graduate level.

The Social Justice LLC is for students who are interested in addressing social, political and economic injustices, and learning about how to become an active part of the solutions through community engagement.

In 1998, The Spirituals Project was founded by DU faculty member Arthur C. Jones to preserve and revitalize the music and teachings of the sacred folk songs called “spirituals,” created and first sung by African Americans in slavery.

This fund supports University Library expenditures to promote early childhood wellness, literacy education and acquisition purchases of books for a Children Diversity Collections

The Latinx Center is as a consortium of interdisciplinary faculty dedicated to creating and advancing knowledge that gives voice to the history, politics, culture, and legacies of Latino communities. The faculty of The Latinx Center are dedicated to critical inquiry that incorporates the rich histories of the Latino community.

The VIP program partners with 9 local schools to encourage completion of high school and matriculation into college. VIP builds relationships with students, staff, and faculty within local schools to provide coaching, mentorship, campus visits, and information on the college application process.