Be a changemaker.

There’s a belief that undocumented students can’t go to college, and I want to be part of the living proof that this is possible.

Nayeli Cisneros

President’s Award-winner and psychology student

The first step to empowering communities is through access to information.

Dominique Hunt

Industrial Design student who developed 3D-printed smartphone-to-laptop dock

The pandemic pulled me off the sidelines and turned me into an advocate for those affected by injustices. I want to fight for people who don’t have a voice.

Jennifer Muñoz

Social Work scholar, first-generation student and mom

The skills you can pick up in college researching and analyzing all play an important aspect of firefighting. Education is one of the most important aspects of the fire service.

Kevin Vincel

Alum. South Adams County Fire Department Chief

Having direct exposure at that level of influence solidified my resolve that this is something I want – and can do... It was a little strange to be sitting there talking to the European Union delegation from my kitchen table... (but) it really all came together in a beautiful way.

José Flores

MSU Denver’s Debate Club

The world is more diverse, and it’s up to us to build systems and leaders who reflect that – or else we’re going to have a mess.

Emanuel Walker

Liberian refugee, Puksta Scholar and 2021 My Brother’s Keeper Emerging Leader