Lisa Martinez, principal at Columbine Elementary and PCDP alumna smiling in front of student art

Alumna works to bring dual language program to the forefront of Boulder education

May 2, 2023

Lisa Martinez, a journalist turned elementary school principal, credits her time at PCDP for supporting her and making her voice feel heard.

Students and staff during PCDP's 1985 summer program at CU Boulder.  Chris Pacheco is standing at far left.

The Precollegiate Development Program turns 40

March 3, 2023

Acting Vice Provost and Associate Vice Chancellor Christopher Pacheco discusses the program, its history and where it's going.

Sonia DeLuca Fernández, three Denver Scholarship Foundation students, Chris Pacheco and Bob Boswell at the DSF gala

Denver Scholarship Foundation names CU Boulder College Partner of the Year

Oct. 20, 2021

The Denver Scholarship Foundation recently selected CU Boulder as its College Partner of the Year for its commitment to creating a welcoming and supportive college community where DSF scholars can thrive and achieve their educational goals.

Upward Bound directors and RAs

Upward Bound celebrates 40 years at CU Boulder

July 7, 2021

Since 1981, Upward Bound at CU Boulder has offered rigorous college prep and academic enrichment to more than 4,000 Indigenous high school students, most of whom graduate from high school and attend college.

Summer Bridge students at the CU Boulder challenge course

Helping high school students bridge to college

July 2, 2021

High school graduates from underserved communities who are heading to CU Boulder in the fall came to campus recently for summer bridge programs, which offer academic classes and build community.