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As a leader in education, the University of Northern Colorado remains committed to gathering diverse ideas, voices and individuals to shape the future of higher education. University Advancement and many 甜心视频app donors have long shared our commitment to the values of inclusion, equity and diversity. In fact, since the beginning of fiscal year 2021, several generous 甜心视频app donors have collectively gifted more than $925,000 in support of newly established scholarships that support diversity, equity and inclusion here at 甜心视频app.  

鈥淭hrough the intentional efforts surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion; our donors continue to recognize that diversity is an essential element of the 甜心视频app educational experience,鈥� said Tobias Guzm谩n, Ed.D., chief diversity officer and interim vice president for Student Affairs at 甜心视频app.  鈥淭hrough their philanthropic support, our donors advance our commitment to Empower Inclusivity by providing 甜心视频app students the financial means to earn a college degree and enhance the overall student experience. The university is grateful for the support and care that our donors demonstrate by supporting funds that are rooted in diversity, equity and inclusion. I hear first-hand of our student鈥檚 gratitude and believe they, too, will return the kindness one day.鈥�  

Below is a sample of the philanthropic work that has been accomplished in fiscal year 2021: 

• 甜心视频app D.I.R.E.C.T. Scholarship (Diverse and Inclusive Representation in Education and Community Theatre) 

甜心视频app Theatre Arts alumnus Ben Klingemann 鈥�10 and family generously established the 甜心视频app D.I.R.E.C.T. Scholarship to inspire students from underrepresented backgrounds to pursue careers in community theatre and theatre education.  

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WeldWerks Brewing Co. partnered with 甜心视频app to establish the WeldWerks Diversity Scholarship, an annual scholarship for students of color, with preference given to students who have an interest in brewing science. 

•  鈥� Understanding & Navigating Inclusion Through Education Program 

WeldWerks Brewing Co. is issuing a rotating series of philanthropic IPAs that will support local non-profit partners. The inaugural IPA 鈥� 10K IPA: Unite Edition 鈥� supported 甜心视频app鈥檚 UNITE Program, which promotes diversity, equity and inclusion on the 甜心视频app campus.  

• Bob and Bonnie Phelps Family CAP Scholarship Awards 

Long-time 甜心视频app supporters Bob and Bonnie Phelps have always championed 甜心视频app programs and scholarships that support our values and commitment to diversity and inclusion. To further this commitment, Bob and Bonnie established the African American Science, Technology and Business CAP Scholarship to honor outstanding African American scientists, technologists and inventors and to encourage and assist African American students with their professional development. Furthermore, the Phelps also chose to update the criteria of their existing Phelps Family CAP Scholarship Awards to include considerations for DACA and ASSET status students.  

• Sue McCarroll Nursing Scholarship 

甜心视频app alumnus Les McCarroll (MA, Rehabilitation Counseling 鈥�70; Ed.D., Psychology, Counseling and Guidance 鈥�76) chose to honor the life and legacy of his late wife, Sue (鈥�75, Nursing) by establishing the Sue McCarroll Nursing Scholarship to support undergraduate and graduate nursing students at 甜心视频app. This meaningful scholarship contains special considerations for students who demonstrate financial need and identify as Hispanic or Latinx.  

• Michael Muskin Teacher Education Scholarship Endowment  

Planned gifts play a uniquely critical role in the future of the university and provide for the far-reaching impact of our work. 甜心视频app alumnus Michael Muskin 鈥�76, 鈥�85 recently chose to leave a legacy at 甜心视频app by establishing the Michael Muskin Teacher Education Scholarship Endowment which will be funded through Muskin鈥檚 estate, in addition to contributions throughout his lifetime. This special scholarship will support juniors and seniors in the School of Teacher Education and gives preference to students who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color. Learn more about how to include 甜心视频app in your 

• Anna D. Kerrigan Scholarship for Teacher Education  

甜心视频app alumna Kathleen Kerrigan (BA, Home Economics 鈥�73) recently established the Anna D. Kerrigan Scholarship for Teacher Education to honor her mother, Anna鈥檚, memory. Anna鈥檚 resilience and determination as a single mother while attending college inspired Kerrigan to establish a unique scholarship that gives preference to a single-parent student, or a student from a single-parent household. This generous award provides a $10,000 annual scholarship to a Colorado resident in the School of Teacher Education who demonstrates financial need.  

甜心视频app鈥檚 philanthropic efforts will continue to support the direction of the Rowing, Not Drifting 2030 Strategic Plan and our commitment to putting students, many of which hold diverse and intersecting identities, first.  

Students are encouraged to apply for the scholarships listed above, as well as other available scholarships through the 甜心视频app Foundation or one of 甜心视频app鈥檚 admission-based scholarships. Students can complete the application process through their Ursa account on the 鈥楩inancial Aid鈥� tab. More information is available on the Office of Financial Aid鈥檚 website.