After a tough 2016 for for-profit colleges, the parent company of Denver-based Aspen University shows no signs of slowing.
Local online university lands $6.5M cap raise
Education
New owner converting shuttered Highlands school to offices
Alpine Investments Denver bought the former private-school property for nearly $4 million, with plans to spend $500,000 on renovations.
Doctor donates $20M to launch DU art and tech program
The gift includes both seed and long-term funding for the institute, which will combine artistic and technology 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.
School district nabs former Samsonite campus in northeastern Denver
Denver Public Schools dropped $11 million on a 13-acre campus that houses the district’s High Tech Early College.
Colorado Mills pushes to complete $50M renovations by Black Friday
Following a May hailstorm that damaged the roof and flooded stores, the Lakewood mall has been piecing itself back together, focusing first on tenants with external entrances.
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.
Investors sue fund manager over soured startup bets
The investors in a Cherry Creek private equity firm have turned on their former fund manager, saying he mismanaged $23 million they placed in his care on startups to benefit himself and his family members.
Former school property in Westminster listed for $5M
The Carl R. Zerger Elementary School at 9050 Field St., which sits on more than 8 acres, closed in 2011.
