Giving & Alumni

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student photographer at the CU v ASU game 2023

The CMDI alumni network is a powerful tool for both Forever Buffs and current students, facilitating relationships and connections that span industries at some of the most influential organizations in Colorado and around the country. 

Our alumni have won Pulitzers and Murrow Awards, spoken at SXSW, transformed communities, started businesses, and developed campaigns like "What Happens in Vegas." Just as importantly, they have served as mentors for students, offering perspective, coaching, scholarship support and more to help young professionals find their way in college and in their careers. 

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Your gift to CMDI enriches the education and career successes of tomorrow’s storytellers, designers and communicators, while putting a life-changing college experience within reach of smart, hardworking students eager to develop their creative and professional skills. 

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Fueling Creativity and Innovation

Donors play a vital role in the success of CMDI and our community. Your support directly benefits student successes, research breakthroughs and creative endeavors, ensuring the sustained success of the college.

 

General Scholarship Fund 

Scholarship donations ensure all students—including those from rural or low-income communities, or those who are the first in their families to attend college—have access to a CMDI education. 

Scholarship Gift Fund

 

Dean’s Fund

Donations to this discretionary fund provide the flexibility to address areas of greatest need and explore new opportunities. 

Dean's Fund

 

Graduate Student Support Fund

Donations to this discretionary fund provide the flexibility to address the areas of greatest need, meet new challenges and allow CMDI students and faculty to take advantage of valuable opportunities. 

Graduate Student Support Fund

Have another CMDI fund you want to support?

Select a CMDI gift fund

CMDI Giving in Action

As a scholarship donor to CMDI, you are providing the next generation of leaders with opportunities for success. In many cases, scholarships make a college education possible. 

Thank you for your support of our students and your commitment to our community impact!

Your giving in action for the 2025-2026 academic year

 

$387,050

donor-funded scholarships awarded

 

96

total scholarships awarded 

38 awarded to incoming students
58 awarded to continuing students

 

17

awarded to first-generation college students

 

25

endowed scholarships have been created and awarded since the college was founded in 2015

Averie Dow

"I am the third of four children, and scholarships mean the world in relieving the financial stress of attending a university. I hope to one day give back to the CU Boulder community the same way it has supported me. My goal is to use every opportunity presented to me to the fullest extent and to never take anything for granted."  

  Averie Dow, Information Science ‘27

Diego Simental

"Receiving a scholarship is more than just receiving money to cover tuition, it’s the reason why I get to continue my education. I am the first one in my family to go to college, and it’s been an honor to represent my community and background. I want to become a role model for future generations." 

  Diego Simental, Journalism ‘26

Maddie Veasey

"As a first-generation college student, this whole college thing has been a scary thing to jump into. This scholarship has helped ease the way into my undergrad education. This money will help me kick start my career into becoming a licensed landscape architect where I can spread my knowledge and design to the world."

  Maddie Veasey,  Environmental Design - Landscape Architecture ‘27

Other ways to give to CMDI

Besides giving online, gifts to the college may also be made in the following ways:

 

  By Mail

You can mail a check, made out to the University of Colorado Foundation, to:

University of Colorado Foundation
P.O. Box 561690
Denver, CO 80256-1690

Be sure to note that your gift is intended.

CMDI Advancement team

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Mary Beth Searles
Assistant Dean of Advancement

Jill White
Associate Director of Development

Leah Murphy
Senior Program Manager, 
Donor Relations

Sandra Romero
Development Assistant

Stay connected

Here are some ways you can stay connected to the college and fellow alumni:

 

Update your contact information 
CMDI regularly publishes alumni news digitally and in the annual CMDI Now print magazine. Keeping your addresses current ensures you never miss an update. It also ensures you're invited to homecoming and regional events with your fellow graduates.

 

Share your news  
We celebrate the professional and personal accomplishments of our community online and in the Alumni News section of the magazine. Tell us about your new job, new city, new book or new baby by sending us a class note.

 

Be social  
We have a lively alumni network on social media; join the CMDI Alumni and Friends LinkedIn group to connect with classmates and other graduates. You can also follow CMDI on our other social channels for news about the college. All CU Boulder graduates are encouraged to join the Forever Buffs Network for more opportunities to connect and develop your career.