Stories of Change

Music superstar directs gift toward unraveling the mystery of stiff person syndrome, other autoimmune neurologic diseases.

On the evening of June 7, 47 guests came together in the beautiful Anschutz Health and Sciences Fireplace Lounge to celebrate the Jones Family Endowed Chair in Medical Education and its inaugural holder, Tai Lockspeiser, MD.

On the evening of May 14, 2024, 41 guests gathered to celebrate the establishment of the Endowed Chair in Cardiology Imaging and its inaugural holder, Robert Quaife, MD, Director of Advanced Cardiac Imaging at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

On the evening of Thursday, May 23, 187 guests braved the late spring elements for the Loyal Benefactor Celebration, held on the Boettcher Commons Lawn. Chancellor Elliman detailed how campus experts have risen to the challenge of harnessing the technological advances of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to better understand illness and disease, improve personalized care and save even more lives than before.

For LGBTQ+ teenagers, especially those living in America’s rural sectors, access to community – and the sense of belonging that comes with it – can often be a matter of life or death.

On Thursday, April 25, 32 guests gathered at the Denver Country Club to celebrate the Richard Brown/Annie Moore, MD, Endowed Chair Fund for Excellence in the Patient-Physician Relationship and the inaugural chairholder, Dr. Annie Moore.

On the evening of Thursday, April 18, 161 faculty, students and benefactors gathered in the Anschutz Health and Sciences building for the annual University of Colorado School of Medicine (SOM) Scholarship and Awards Reception.

Dr. Mary Krugman was diagnosed with Parkinson’s and passed away in April 2023. Now, a year after her death, her husband is honoring her memory in a way befitting of the enduring mark she’s made in nursing.

As third generation dentists, the Raabe family saw a growing need to provide access to quality dental care for older adults who are in need and unable to pay for care. They also committed to helping train the next generation of dental health professionals.

On Monday, March 18, 2024, nearly 175 faculty, staff and benefactors gathered to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Colorado School of Public Health, an evening dedicated to honoring the impact of the school's funders and community of philanthropic supporters.

CU Anschutz Health & Wellness Center's water aerobics instructors, Grace Underwater (left) and Ryder Wave (right) warm up with Annie the dolphin in preparation for our Swim With A Dolphin classes starting April 1. Learn more and register for your swim session today!

University of Colorado faculty this year garnered $1.6 billion in sponsored research funding and gifts supporting research, a 9% increase over the previous year and the highest such total in CU history.

Scholarships provide much-needed funds for nursing students, and leaders reflect on positive impacts during annual scholarship celebration.

Q&A: Experts weigh in on Alzheimer’s Disease and discovery with leading minds in medicine focusing on better understanding brain health.

Giving Day 2023 engages community and provides essential support for programs. Much of the benefactor support advances equity, diversity and inclusion in healthcare.

Research Powerhouse: CU Anschutz Strengthens Women’s Mental Health Focus when new recruit Tracy Bale, PhD, brings expertise and community focus to leadership post.

After a two-year hiatus, Loyal Benefactor Celebration returns to recognize the critical importance of philanthropy

After a two-year hiatus, Loyal Benefactor Celebration returns to recognize the critical importance of philanthropy

Historic $200 Million Commitment to the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Fuels Advancements in Treatments and Cures

More than 400 people attend dinner shining a spotlight on healthcare honorees and honoring the entire healthcare community for its vital role