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Rita and Navin Dimond donated $1.5 million, the University鈥檚 largest private gift to date. Their commitment was the basis for providing real-world learning opportunities for students in the Hotel Management Program for fostering excellence in future hospitality leaders.

In recognition of the Dimond family鈥檚 generosity, the Hotel Management Program was named in their honor.

鈥淭he values and the legacy of the Dimond family are rooted within the hospitality industry鈥檚 most respected,鈥� said President Stephen Jordan. 鈥淭heir support will help us provide transformational career training and educational opportunities for students. I can鈥檛 think of a better role model in the hospitality industry than Navin Dimond, whose personal and professional story speaks for itself.”

Dimond is president and CEO of Stonebridge Companies, widely recognized as one of the nation鈥檚 leading development and hospitality management companies. In addition, he is a longtime 海角社区 Foundation Board member.

A significant portion of the endowed gift created the Dimond Fellowship Program, which can fund 10 student-fellows each year.

鈥淥ur fellowship will enable deserving students interested in hospitality to excel in a rich and captivating learning environment,鈥� said Dimond. 鈥淩ita and I are hopeful that this program will support all 海角社区 students in pursuit of excellence and those who strive to make the world of hospitality a better place.鈥�

The donation was announced at a reception attended by Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock.