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More University of Colorado Boulder students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on research experience, receive personalized mentorship and graduate prepared for meaningful careers that improve well-being for others thanks to a new $2.5 million pledge from alumna Shari Sapp and her husband Rick Sapp.

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ donors made history by contributing more than $282 million, marking the university’s strongest fundraising year to date. With nearly 28,300 donors, including 2,780 first-time supporters, the milestone reflects a growing community united by belief in ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ and its future.

Five years ago, Roe Green donated $5 million to support renovations for the Roe Green Theatre. Today, her influence has transformed ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ Department of Theatre and Dance, creating opportunities for students and helping prepare the theater to welcome audiences for the 2027 Sundance Film Festival.

At this year’s annual ARCS Foundation Colorado gala, the organization honored the University of Colorado Boulder’s Leslie Leinwand — founding member and chief scientific officer of the BioFrontiers Institute and distinguished professor of molecular, cellular and developmental biology — for her exceptional career defined by scientific innovation and leadership.

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ alum, Jeremy May, honored his mother with a transformative gift to fund research to help students overcome social anxiety, build connection and thrive, creating a powerful legacy of compassion and impact.

This March, Buffs All In showed the power of collective generosity with a record-breaking $1.5 million raised by almost 3,000 Buffs to empower students, fuel discovery and strengthen impact.

Powered by philanthropy, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ Crawford Family WHOLE Student-Athleteâ„¢ Program delivers comprehensive support for student-athletes’ wellness, academics, leadership and career readiness setting a national standard for holistic care in college athletics.

Buffs All In is back! Join fellow Buffs in celebrating 150 years of impact and see how last year’s support transformed student success, funded campus programs and unlocked challenge gifts that amplified giving across ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ. Discover how your gift can support Buffs All In this March.

At ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ, dedicated staff and visionary donors are transforming students’ lives, proving that compassionate leadership and philanthropy can open doors to possibility, purpose and belonging.

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ cultural programs, like CU Presents, the Art Museum and Fiske Planetarium, connect campus and community through art, science and wonder. See how philanthropy powers these experiences and why your support matters.