NEWS AND PRESS

When Richard Leggett explored future careers in middle school, he was pointed to three options: chemist, applied mathematician and minister. However, the 1971 Boettcher Scholar from Colorado Springs had no doubts about which vocation he would chose: “I always knew that I was called to...
28 August, 2018 /
Members of the Boettcher Scholar Alumni Board are interviewing their fellow Boettcher Scholars to help the community get to know one another better. The following Q&A was compiled by Boettcher Scholar Gergana Kostadinova. Boettcher Scholar Year: 2000 Hometown: Greeley Colleges/Degree(s): University of Denver: BA Spanish and International Studies; MA International...
15 August, 2018 /
Members of the Boettcher Scholar Alumni Board are interviewing their fellow Boettcher Scholars to help the community get to know one another better. The following Q&A was compiled by Boettcher Scholar Gergana Kostadinova. Boettcher Scholar Year: 2016 Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico College(s), Degree(s): University of Colorado Boulder. Double-majoring in aerospace...
15 August, 2018 /
By Seth Bodine Denver Business Journal As the head of a philanthropic organization with a $300 million endowment, Katie Kramer believes successful philanthropy is about investing in people and creating partnerships to support the community. The Boettcher Foundation president and CEO works toward the foundation’s stated goal of “investing in the promise...
23 July, 2018 /
To wrap up the festivities of the Boettcher Scholar Alumni Board’s Signature Event, attendees had the opportunity to join one of six different excursions on Sunday. From a behind-the-scenes tour of Mile High Stadium, to a wildflower hike on Mt. Goliath, to a bike-and-brew tour...
17 July, 2018 /
Members of the Boettcher Scholar Alumni Board are interviewing their fellow Boettcher Scholars to help the community get to know one another better. The following Q&A was compiled by Boettcher Scholar Gergana Kostadinova. Name: Theo Chapman Boettcher Scholar Year: 2003 Hometown: Aurora College(s), Degree(s): University of Denver, Bachelor of Science in...
17 July, 2018 /
Members of the Boettcher Scholar Alumni Board are interviewing their fellow Boettcher Scholars to help the community get to know one another better. The following Q&A was compiled by Boettcher Scholar Gergana Kostadinova. Boettcher Scholar Year: 2015 Hometown: Colorado Springs College(s), Degree(s): University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, BS...
17 July, 2018 /
By Paula Pulido Boettcher Student Scholar Committee. “Being here reminds me who I am and what I care about.” was the remark that rang true for all Boettcher scholars and family that I spoke to this weekend. As a current Boettcher Scholar, I was excited to take advantage...
17 July, 2018 /
By Gergana Kostadinova Boettcher Scholar Alumni Board. The “Make Your Mark” presentations were remarkable! They covered a wide range of topics, and each speaker left the audience with an enduring lesson. The overarching message of the morning reminded me of the words of Howard Thurman: “Don’t ask...
17 July, 2018 /