The gift includes both seed and long-term funding for the institute, which will combine artistic and technology education.
Doctor donates $20M to launch DU art and tech program
Education
After rough 2016, local university endowments are back in the black
Six of Colorado’s schools topped 10 percent for investment returns in the most recent fiscal year.
Cherry Creek School District planning vocational high school near Centennial Airport
The district bought 42 acres near the Bronco’s practice facility owned by Dove Valley Business Park Associates for $5.8 million.
DU launches online MBA
The university started accepting applicants July 31 for the degree program, which will cost the same as part-time MBA classes.
Science museum to explore the mechanics of motion
An exhibit looking at how animals function is taking flight at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
CU grad student hits former advisor with defamation suit
The lawsuit accuses CU of ignoring the professor’s repeated efforts to undermine his research and reputation.
Two Colorado newspapers sued by former CU coach
The grandson of a former Denver Post publisher has sued the Post and Boulder’s Daily Camera newspaper for defamation, accusing the newspapers of shoddy journalism in their coverage of his 2013 dismissal as coach of the UC Boulder club freestyle ski team.
Denver swim school franchises join forces
A brand focused on first-time swimmers will combine its efforts with another based around collegiate- and Olympic-hopeful competitors.
Former Air Force pilot named president of MSU Denver
With her new position, the former Under Secretary of the U.S. Navy is landing back in the state where her military and higher education career first took flight.
Cybersecurity training firm plans Florida expansion
Fresh off a $4 million capital raise, the Denver-based company will expand its training for individuals and companies working in security to Colorado Springs and Tampa in the next year.
