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Foundation and Development Office

Since 1961, the Colorado Mesa University Foundation has played an important role in providing additional dollars to Colorado Mesa University for scholarship and program support. Today, the Foundation continues to serve as a charitable non-profit organization under Internal Revenue Service 501 (c) (3) designation and retains fiduciary responsibility for the investment of the funds entrusted to the Foundation.

Colorado Mesa University Foundation administers over 300 academic scholarships established by the generosity of many donors. These scholarships are available to incoming freshmen, transfer and returning students. For more information concerning scholarship opportunities please visit the Financial Aid Office.

Development Office

The Development Office consists of a team of individuals dedicated to creating the support among key constituencies essential to the growth and development of Colorado Mesa University. The primary responsibilities include orchestrating events and providing accurate information to current and potential donors, in order to raise funds necessary to continue the tradition of excellence at Colorado Mesa University.

The Office of Development encompasses two important outreach functions for the University.

  • Planning, development and administration of the University's advancement activities including major gifts; annual, alumni, and planned giving; special projects, corporate and foundation relations; and capital campaigns.
  • Establishing and strengthening the relationships between the University and its alumni.
For more information about the University, special events, or to make a donation, please contact Peggy Lamm, Director of Development, at 970.248.1410 or by email at plamm@coloradomesa.edu.

Alumni Relations

Alumni Relations provides varied opportunities for alumni to become informed and involved with the University through various activities, including special events such as the Distinguished Alumni Award banquet, homecoming and reunions, and by contributing Alumni information to The Maverick magazine. Alumni chapters are located in Denver and Montrose in addition to our MBA Chapter. For more information about Alumni happenings, visit the Alumni Association's website or contact the Director, Rick Adleman at 970.248.1525 or by email at radleman@coloradomesa.edu.