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The Stevens and Coach Jerry Smith

Building a Future: The Stevens' Trailblazing Philanthropy 

For Mary ‘84 and Mark Stevens, the notion of “giving back” can take many forms.

Solar Panels

A Bright Future: Jeff and Tina Bird's Legacy of Innovation

Thanks to the visionary commitment of Bronco parents Jeff and Tina Bird - staunch supporters of STEM education and the environment - ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½’s trajectory continues to rise.

Philanthropist, Stephen Finn

Championing Change: Stephen A. Finn's Impactful Philanthropy at ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½

From the epicenter of Silicon Valley, Stephen A. Finn believes in the importance of seizing opportunities whenever they arise. 

John and Susan Sobrato

Reflecting on Transformation: Gratitude for John A. '60, and Susan Sobrato

More than 6 years ago, John A. '60 and Susan Sobrato presented ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ with an historically transformative gift of $100 million, the largest in its century-plus history. 

Thane Kreiner and Steven Lovejoy

Thane Kreiner and Steven Lovejoy ’78 Announce $3.7 Million Estate Gift to ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½

Two Bronco alums providing flexibility for maintaining and innovating two impact programs at ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½.

Holly Kelly and Andy Lipsky Empower Neurodiversity at ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½

Empowering Neurodiversity at ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½

Parents Holly Kelly and Andy Lipsky empowering neurodiversity at ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ through the Office of Accessible Education.

David and Erin

Meet David ’01, ’05 J.D. and Erin ’01 Thompson, ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Fund Donors

Dedicated alums David and Erin are passionate about being Broncos, the ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Fund, and wanting to be the change they want to see.

Michele appears with her two daughters, Briana and Kayla

Meet Michele Barnett Gaskill, ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Fund Donor

Alumna, consultant, community volunteer, and mom Michele Barnett Gaskill '02, living her life in the Jesuit spirit.

Jacqueline Whitham

ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Receives Its Largest Gift Ever for Collaborative Research

The Whitham Family Collaborative Research Awards Fund is being created through a $3.8 million gift from ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ alumna Jacqueline Whitham ’21 and the Whitham Family Foundation of Colorado.

Dan ’70 and Sue White ’69

Meet Dan and Sue, ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Fund Donors

Math majors Dan ’70 and Sue White ’69 met in a theology class at ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½. Now retired, they returned to their passion for math—this time as volunteer teachers in local communities.

Michelle Etter

Meet Michelle Etter, ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Fund Donor 

Michelle knows firsthand how the memories she created as a Bronco influence her today, and this is one of the reasons why she supports current Broncos through the ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Fund. 

Liz Sullinger ’80

For Liz Sullinger ’80, giving back is a way of life. From door-to-door collections in her youth to supporting education around the world as an adult, she is carrying on a tradition she learned from her mother.

Annamarie Marsh Louie

Financial aid kept Annamarie Marsh Louie '91 BA, '98 MA at ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ when her family faced hard times her freshman year. Years later, she is fortunate to pay it forward for students pursuing teaching, just like her.

Dianne Bonino

Helping Students for a Better Future

The time and treasure Dianne Bonino ’76 has invested to promote the University’s mission and support our students is a testament to her faith in Jesuit education.

Sheri Sobrato Brisson

Leading Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Sheri Sobrato Brisson M.A. ’94 and Eric Brisson have funded the largest endowed chair in the history of ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½.

Brendon Bula

Brendon Bula ’09 is on a mission to pay it forward

Supporting students today so they can expand the potential of others tomorrow.

John A. ’60 and Susan Sobrato

John A. ’60 and Susan Sobrato’s gift creates the single most transformational project in University history.

Karla De La Torre

Karla De La Torre ’09, J.D. ’14 gives back to her community of ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Law School undocumented students.

Greenie and Donald Van Buren

When Greenie Van Buren '71, '78 M.S. left Hong Kong to attend ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½, she was welcomed and equipped with the skills to succeed in engineering. Now retired, she and her husband, Donald ’70, give back to help other engineering students.

Larry Ankuda

Larry Ankuda MBA ’75 and his family wanted to do something not just for the University, but for a student.

Solar Panels

A Gift That Keeps Giving

Half of Jeff and Tina Bird's $10 million investment supports new solar panel initiative; energy cost savings will be reinvested into campus sustainability plan.