Award celebrates 25 years of the program and expands scholarship access for Adams State students
Adams State University received a $262,500 grant from the Reisher Scholars Program at The Denver Foundation as part of a landmark $25 million initiative marking the 25th anniversary of the program. The funds will be directed to Adams State students over the next two academic years.
The grant is part of a statewide investment by the Reisher Scholars Program at The Denver Foundation, recognizing colleges and universities that share a commitment to expanding access, opportunity, and success for Colorado students. Adams State is among a group of current and future Reisher partner institutions across the state to receive anniversary funding.
“Adams State is so grateful for the support by the Reisher Scholars Program,” said Vice President for Advancement Jake Rissler. “We are excited to receive this gift on behalf of current and future students at Adams State, sincere thanks to Sharon, Jack, and the entire Denver Foundation team that makes this happen for students across Colorado and now the San Luis Valley.”
Adams State will be joining the Reisher Scholars Program in Fall of 2027, to support students that typically would not be able to afford higher education on their own. This additional funding will allow Adams State to create cohorts of students that assist each other in realizing their potential through higher education.
“This investment celebrates 25 years of transformative partnerships and positions the Reisher Scholars Program for its next chapter of growth,” said Javier Alberto Soto, president and CEO of The Denver Foundation, which administers the scholarship program. “By putting significant resources directly into the hands of institutions that share our commitment to student success, we are strengthening relationships statewide and opening doors for the next generation of Colorado scholars.”
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About the Reisher Scholars Program at The Denver Foundation The Reisher Scholars Program has supported Colorado students for 25 years through partnerships with colleges and universities across the state. Made possible by the Reisher Family Foundation, the program is administered by The Denver Foundation. For 100 years, The Denver Foundation, its generous donors, and community partners have been building a stronger, thriving Denver, Colorado, and beyond. Centered in racial equity, The Denver Foundation prioritizes housing, climate and environment, youth well-being, and economic mobility. Providing more than $1.6B in grants to local nonprofits in its 100-year history.
