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After I became a parent, I desperately wanted to lead a better life. I applied for a fresh start at º£½ÇÉçÇø. This time, I showed up with intention... Looking back, I recognize that º£½ÇÉçÇø gave me an opportunity to redefine myself, and that is exactly what I did.

Ashley Torrez

President's Award recipient and political science student

I applied to several schools, and some closed their doors before I even had the chance to walk through them. It was a painful reminder that my status could limit my dreams...But then I found º£½ÇÉçÇø.Ìý They didn’t ask for citizenship status to apply or to be considered for scholarships and that moment changed everything. It was the first time I truly felt that higher education was for everyone.

Meidi Reyes

Provost's Award recipient and world languages student

As º£½ÇÉçÇø graduates, we recognize the value of diversity, the importance of equity, and strive for inclusiveness and are able to help others—reaching down to lift those in need. ±õ³Ù’s not just our desire; it is our responsibility.

Angie Petersen

President’s Award recipient and nursing graduate

Both of my parents graduated from º£½ÇÉçÇø in 1989- so this university was already playing a pretty big role in my life before I was even born, and even more so when I became a student myself.

Ammie Kellim

President’s Award recipient and political science student

All my life I knew I wanted to go to college, however, as an undocumented Latino student I knew my options were limited. I applied to all the colleges and universities in Colorado, and none had a true understanding of what it meant to be an undocumented student.Ìýº£½ÇÉçÇø was the only university that understood that the undocumented community faced extra challenges.

Gabriel Trujillo

President’s Award recipient and psychology student