Life-long Generosity. Transformational Change.

At the summit stands an elite group of donors, recognized and celebrated for their tremendous support throughout their lifetime that has transformed the University of Denver. Membership in the Spire Society is as exclusive and rare as the foresight of each member in seeing how today’s education and research can create tomorrow’s world.

Doug and Mary Scrivner Commit $14M to Establish Scrivner Institute of Public Policy

The Scrivner Institute of Public Policy, made possible through a transformational gift from Doug and Mary Scrivner, supports faculty, scholarships and programs to advance interdisciplinary public policy initiatives. The institute embodies DU’s commitment to infusing ethics and leadership into curriculum and boldly re-defining higher education in the 21st century. Learn more here.

DU Alumnus and Former Trustee Establishes Leadership Academy Scholarship and Programming

The Saunders Leadership Academy, established through the generosity of Joseph and Sharon Saunders, provides need-based scholarships and programming support for undergraduate students. It is the largest endowed gift the University has ever received in support of student scholarships. Learn more here.

Burwell Family Foundation gives $5M for Center for Career Achievement

The Burwell Center for Career Achievement, made possible by a generous gift from the Burwell Family Foundation, will house the University’s career and alumni programming. The Burwell Center will revolutionize the University’s career services, by providing innovative spaces for collaboration between students, faculty, alumni and employers. Learn more here.

Dimond Family Foundation Donates $5M to Fund New First-Year Residence Hall

The Dimond Family Residential Village, made possible by the philanthropic support of the Dimond Family Foundation, will provide housing to 500 first-year students. The residence hall is designed to provide collaborative spaces for campus programming and create a holistic, community-focused student experience. Learn more here.

Doug and Mary Scrivner Commit $14M to Establish Scrivner Institute of Public Policy

The Scrivner Institute of Public Policy, made possible through a transformational gift from Doug and Mary Scrivner, supports faculty, scholarships and programs to advance interdisciplinary public policy initiatives. The institute embodies DU’s commitment to infusing ethics and leadership into curriculum and boldly re-defining higher education in the 21st century. Learn more here.

DU Alumnus and Former Trustee Establishes Leadership Academy Scholarship and Programming

The Saunders Leadership Academy, established through the generosity of Joseph and Sharon Saunders, provides need-based scholarships and programming support for undergraduate students. It is the largest endowed gift the University has ever received in support of student scholarships. Learn more here.

Burwell Family Foundation gives $5M for Center for Career Achievement

The Burwell Center for Career Achievement, made possible by a generous gift from the Burwell Family Foundation, will house the University’s career and alumni programming. The Burwell Center will revolutionize the University’s career services, by providing innovative spaces for collaboration between students, faculty, alumni and employers. Learn more here.

Dimond Family Foundation Donates $5M to Fund New First-Year Residence Hall

The Dimond Family Residential Village, made possible by the philanthropic support of the Dimond Family Foundation, will provide housing to 500 first-year students. The residence hall is designed to provide collaborative spaces for campus programming and create a holistic, community-focused student experience. Learn more here.

Doug and Mary Scrivner Commit $14M to Establish Scrivner Institute of Public Policy

The Scrivner Institute of Public Policy, made possible through a transformational gift from Doug and Mary Scrivner, supports faculty, scholarships and programs to advance interdisciplinary public policy initiatives. The institute embodies DU’s commitment to infusing ethics and leadership into curriculum and boldly re-defining higher education in the 21st century. Learn more here.

DU Alumnus and Former Trustee Establishes Leadership Academy Scholarship and Programming

The Saunders Leadership Academy, established through the generosity of Joseph and Sharon Saunders, provides need-based scholarships and programming support for undergraduate students. It is the largest endowed gift the University has ever received in support of student scholarships. Learn more here.

Burwell Family Foundation gives $5M for Center for Career Achievement

The Burwell Center for Career Achievement, made possible by a generous gift from the Burwell Family Foundation, will house the University’s career and alumni programming. The Burwell Center will revolutionize the University’s career services, by providing innovative spaces for collaboration between students, faculty, alumni and employers. Learn more here.

Dimond Family Foundation Donates $5M to Fund New First-Year Residence Hall

The Dimond Family Residential Village, made possible by the philanthropic support of the Dimond Family Foundation, will provide housing to 500 first-year students. The residence hall is designed to provide collaborative spaces for campus programming and create a holistic, community-focused student experience. Learn more here.

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