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State Tipoffs Involving Colorado Newsletter for Wednesday September 25, 2024 ( 7 items )  

CSU Pueblo Secures $3 Million Federal Grant to Support Hispanic and Low-Income Students
PUEBLO, Colorado, Sept. 25 -- Colorado State University Pueblo campus issued the following news release: Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) is proud to announce it has been awarded a $2,996,371 Title V federal grant over five years to fund its innovative "La Promesa" project. This initiative aims to significantly enhance support for Hispanic and low-income students, reinforcing CSU Pueblo's commitment as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Title V grants are federal funds designed  more

Garcia Challenges CSU Pueblo to Embrace Hispanic-Serving Institution Identity
PUEBLO, Colorado, Sept. 25 -- Colorado State University Pueblo campus issued the following news release: In a powerful call to action, Gina Garcia, Ph.D., challenged CSU Pueblo students, faculty, and leaders to center student identities as the key to truly serving as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). Speaking at a luncheon and workshop during the university's Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, Garcia urged the university and its leaders to prioritize understanding while embracing the div  more

Holland & Hart Expands Private Client Team With Family Law Partner Diane Wozniak
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 25 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news: Holland & Hart LLP is pleased to announce the expansion of its Private Client team in Denver with the addition of family law attorneys Diane Wozniak and Hannah Taylor, and paralegals Helen Grenillo and Lauri Burnup. Diane, who joins the firm as a partner, is a trusted advisor to high net worth individuals entering into and ending a marriage. The addition of this team enhances the suite of services offered to   more

Studying Climate Change in the Alaska Tundra-and in a CU Denver Lab
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Colorado issued the following news: * * * Assistant Professor Katharine Kelsey, PhD, leads a research project on how temperature change, flooding, and salinity can change ecosystems worldwide. * * * By Natasha Gardner The Alaska tundra--at the point where the ocean laps against land--is a wonderland of vegetation. At the lowest elevations, the wetland soil is soft and squishy. If you move inland, the land is taken over by lush grasses  more

University of Colorado-Boulder: Sustained Momentum - Leeds Sets New Benchmarks for Excellence
BOULDER, Colorado, Sept. 25 -- The University of Colorado Boulder's Leeds School of Business issued the following news: * * * Leeds' trajectory of ambitious growth and innovation continues with an impressive start to the academic year. * * * Record enrollment, student success, a transformative $13 million gift and strategic faculty growth highlight recent accomplishments from the Leeds School of Business while also pointing to future aspirations and priorities. Soaring admissions, retenti  more

Western Drops Application Fee for Prospective Students
GUNNISON, Colorado, Sept. 25 -- Western State Colorado University issued the following news release: * * * "Our mission at Western is to make education accessible for all students across the country" * * * Students interested in attending Western Colorado University will have one less hurdle to clear on their way to enrollment, with the elimination of the University's application fee, effective August 1, 2024. The change reflects Western's ongoing commitment to reducing barriers for prospect  more

William Navarrete Moreno Awarded $50,000 Voyager Scholarship for Public Service by the Obama Foundation to Pursue Public Health Passion
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 25 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news: By Alex DeWind William Navarrete Moreno can't forget a call that would change his life. He was a fifth grader when he got a call from his mother, an immigrant from Mexico, who was at the emergency room. Her thyroid cancer had progressed to the point where she was having trouble breathing, and without the proper admin paperwork and financial resources, she was unable to get adequate health care. She was worrie  more