Regis University Alumni

Wishing everyone in our Ranger family a safe and joyous 4th of July!

Kevin Saunders, chair of the Loretto Heights College Class of 1974 Golden Jubilee and member of the Spirit of Loretto Committee, is a senior partner and chairman of the board at Hunta Productions, Inc., a company that films major Hollywood productions.

"My education gave me confidence for when I'm in the presence of these powerful filmmakers," says Saunders. "It all stems from my education at Loretto Heights."

We’re excited to celebrate all our change-makers July 12 and 13! Register for reunion events on either or both days at regis.edu/alumni/loretto-heights-college-alumni/reunion.

Bring your friends and family, blankets and chairs, a picnic dinner or money for the food trucks, and meet us on Boettcher Commons for the best neighborhood gathering in North Denver. No cost or registration needed. Join us, along with our community partners Adelante Mujer Inc., on Friday, July 12!

Adelante Mujer, Inc. welcomes the Community to Boettcher Commons at Regis University on Friday, July 12, for RegiRama, a free outdoor movie event. Named for the University's mascot, Regi the Fox, this event is family-friendly and suitable for all ages. Food vendors will be available to sell tasty food and treats on campus!

Regis University is easily accessible via bike, foot, and public transportation. If you drive, you'll find FREE parking in parking lot #6 at 50th Ave. and Lowell Blvd. near the Student Center.

Enjoy a Free book fair hosted by the Denver Public Library and Food Trucks before the movie! We will be there starting at 6:30pm, and the movie will start at dusk.

What to Bring:
Family, friends, and neighbors!
Insect repellent
Blankets and/or camp chairs

Movie:
Elemental
2013| 1hr 49min | Rated PG
In a city where fire, water, land, and air residents live together, a fiery young woman and a go-with-the-flow guy discover something elemental: how much they actually have in common.

We look forward to having you all join us for a great time!

NBA legend Chauncey Billups made a trip to the Regis University Northwest Denver campus yesterday to visit with Coach Lonnie Porter and students in the Porter Billups Leadership Academy!

The Academy serves at-risk youth who have academic leadership potential achieve more by successfully graduating from high school and attending college. More than 200 students are participating this year!

Students enroll in a three-week summer program when they are in fourth or fifth grade and continue to attend the academy every summer through high school. When they complete the program, graduates who have attended the academy seven consecutive years are eligible for a full scholarship to Regis University.

The Academy has an annual gala, which takes place Saturday, July 27, that will benefit its students. Learn more: porterbillups-denver.org/gala

Regis University is proud to have hosted this year’s Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities' Diversity and Equity Network Conference!

The conference was an impactful gathering of Jesuit higher-education professionals who led discussions in cultivating an inclusive and just campus environment where diversity of expression and person are valued and celebrated within the Jesuit tradition.

The AJCU Network hosts an annual meeting each June that brings together colleagues from all areas of campus life to discuss the broad range of issues that significantly affect the education of students of color and the retention of faculty and staff of color at Jesuit institutions.

We heard inspiring messages from guest speakers and had many thought-provoking discussions on the most pressing current issues.

William “Bill” Fortune (RC ’69) has been a supporter of for many years. An alumnus and lifetime member of the Regis Board of Trustees, he attends Mass in the St. John Francis Regis Chapel every Sunday with his nephew.

Bill and his family have played a very large role in the Regis story. Most significantly, they were the major benefactors of the St. John Francis Regis Chapel, which opened its doors in 2006.

Bill recently pledged a six-figure commitment to help upgrade the lighting systems for the chapel and Fortune Plaza. We are extremely grateful for his continued support.

Read more about Bill: https://www.regis.edu/news/2024/regis-life/05/bill-fortune-regis

This Memorial Day, we honor those service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage was unyielding, and we remember them today and always.

Happy Flashback Friday! You never know what you're going to find in those old yearbooks. We found this interesting photo from the class of 1974 while looking through the archives. 📖 You can also check out many past Regis yearbooks at this website: https://regis.lunaimaging.com/luna/servlet/view/all?sort=date&pgs=50&res=1&cic=Regis%7E11%7E11

(No snakes were harmed in the making of this photo 🐍)

LET'S GO RANGERS!

WLAX | And then there were four... 😏

No. 3 seed Rangers square off against No. 2 Tampa for the right to play for a national championship. Let's get after it, ladies!

📍 Winter Park, FL.
🆚 #2 Tampa
🕟 4:30 PM (MT)
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This year’s winners of the Regis University Innovation Challenge were determined to make an exceptional coffee drink that can be enjoyed from about anywhere. Just like tea, the product is put into individual bags and activated by water.

With the help of four Regis students, Bring Coffee won $10,000 to expand the business. We are proud of everyone who participated this year and applaud their creative ideas. You never know—one of these businesses could be on its way to becoming the next Fortune 500 company!

Read more about this year’s Innovation Challenge and the four other finalists here: https://www.regis.edu/news/2024/regis-life/05/innovation-challenge-winners-bring-coffee

It’s summer camp season! Looking for fun educational activities for your daughter, niece, granddaughter? is offering a wonderful opportunity for sixth- to eighth-grade girls through the Regis Empowering Girls in STEM program!

The summer camp will be run by Regis faculty and undergraduate students using an inquiry-based curriculum in biology, chemistry, mathematics, neuroscience, physics and more. Sessions are June 10-14 or June 24-28.

Learn more here: https://www.regis.edu/summer-camps/regis-research-camp.

On July 12 and 13, alumni and friends are invited to a weekend celebrating the Loretto Heights College legacy. Registration is now open for the 2024 Loretto Heights Reunion: https://www.regis.edu/alumni/loretto-heights-college-alumni/reunion.

Friday’s events will take place at the old Loretto Heights campus and Saturday’s events will take place at Regis University’s northwest Denver campus; tickets are available for either or both days as well as a special event for the class of 1974!

“Education has been Sen. Rachel Zenzinger’s top priority since she took her seat in the state Senate over nine years ago.”

We congratulate Regis alumna Rachel Zenzinger on nearly a decade of public service in the Colorado General Assembly! First appointed to the state senate in 2013, Zenzinger ends her final term at the end of this year’s session.

The final bill of her tenure in the senate was a bipartisan success to use surplus TABOR money to fund about half the cost of college tuition for qualifying in-state students.

She received both her bachelors and master's degrees from Regis University. Zenzinger was a member of the debate team, RUSGA, Alpha Sigma Nu honor society and was a resident of the Romero House.

We wish her the best of luck in her next endeavor!

https://www.coloradopolitics.com/news/sen-rachel-zenzingers-final-bill-aims-to-boost-colorados-higher-education/article_6926e194-0d51-11ef-9bd6-2fe8ef06630d.html

Did you know May 13-17 this year is Mental Health Awareness Week? Many people can benefit from help but don’t know where to get it.

But Regis University has solutions! We care about our community, and the Center for Counseling, Family and Play Therapy at Regis has a variety of mental health services for people within the Denver Metro Area.

Find out more at regis.edu/about/regis-in-the-community/center-for-counseling-family-therapy/.

Please join us in congratulating Regis alumna Donna Auguste, Ph.D., Regis Anderson College of Business & Computing ’15, an inspirational business leader, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Auguste is this year’s recipient of the Civis Princeps award, Regis University’s highest honor!

The award recognizes outstanding individuals whose lives and work exemplify the values of Jesuit higher education.

Congratulations, Dr. Auguste, on all your inspiring accomplishments!

Thanks to our amazing community, this year's Regis Gives fundraiser was the most successful yet. With the help of more than 700 donors, we raised more than $325,000!

The impact of your gifts was twice as powerful thanks to a generous donor, Don Dillon, who matched every dollar of the first $150,000. We can't thank our supporters enough for supporting the 24 projects that will enhance the student experience, fund scholarships and increase community engagement.

With a $150,000 matching gift, Don Dillon was the quiet force behind a record-breaking Regis Gives Every April, the Regis community rallies to support Regis Gives, the University’s largest annual fundraiser.

Rangers defeat No. 1 West Texas A&M, 4-3, in opening round of NCAA Tournament - Regis University Athletics CANYON, Tex. – A magical postseason run lives to see another day for the Regis University softball team as they took down the No. 1 ranked West Texas A&M University on Thursday in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

Need that perfect gift for Mother’s Day? Check out the Horseshoe Craft & Flea Market this Saturday, May 11 for eclectic art, exceptional crafting and varied vintage thrifts. The market takes place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Lot 3 at 50th Avenue and Lowell Boulevard. Admission is free! Find more information and a complete list of vendors here: https://horseshoemarket.com/spring/

Our Regis University Lacrosse team is always on a mission—whether it's on the field or helping others! After winning the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference championship this weekend, the team came out to lot 6 today to volunteer with Food Bank of the Rockies and their monthly distribution from the Mobile Food Pantry in partnership with Regis University. Go Rangers! 🥍🙌

The Regis University campus is buzzing with students eager to have their graduation photos taken! 📸 Commencement ceremonies are this Saturday and Sunday. 🎉

We enjoyed seeing all of our amazing Class of 2024 students at Grad Bash! Many soon-to-be alumni stopped by as they start the journey of moving from student to Regis University alumni. Graduation commencement ceremonies are this Saturday and Sunday. See more photos here: 134241029@N04/albums/72177720316620559/" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://www.flickr.com/photos/134241029@N04/albums/72177720316620559/

There are some amazing finalists for the Regis University Innovation Challenge, happening May 3 at 5:30 p.m. in the Mountain View Room in Peter Claver Hall on the northwest Regis University campus. RSVP: http://bit.ly/innofinals 🚀

🌟The final 5 teams!🌟
The 7th annual Innovation Challenge finals will spotlight these diverse finalists, each offering unique experiences for a wide range of customers:

10K Academy - App that tracks academic excellence, athletic performance, and skill development.

Bake it With Sass - Online community closing gaps between English and ASL for deaf bakers.

Bring Coffee - Craft brewed coffee on the go; no machine necessary.

Greener Grass - Empowering landscaping businesses with sustainable equipment.

Yum Dum - Sensory toy for aging dogs with deafness and blindness.

Join us for the finals on May 3rd at 5:30pm in the Mountain View Room in Peter Claver Hall on the northwest Regis University campus. RSVP with the link in our bio or click this link: http://bit.ly/innofinals 🚀
Don’t miss out on the excitement! 🏆

 

Mark your calendars! 💙 Blue & Gold Weekend 💛 returns to Regis University September 26-29, 2024. Plan on favorites like the Horseshoe Market and Father Shelton Golf Tournament, plus a movie night and campus picnic. We'll also have athletic events with Volleyball, Club Rugby and Women's Soccer. Expect extra events for the Class of 1974, celebrating their 50th Class Reunion.

Want to join the Class of 1974 Reunion Committee? Email [email protected].

WE DID IT! Thanks to this community, our 2024 Regis Gives fundraiser was our most successful yet: We surpassed our goal, raising more than $325,000 from more than 700 donors, including Regis alumni, students, parents, friends, faculty and staff.

Thank you for your support of the 24 projects that will deepen the Regis University student experience, fund critical scholarships and increase our community impact. We couldn't have done it without you!

For the last day of Regis Gives, we are announcing a special opportunity: The project that raises the most from unique donors during the lunch hour, noon to 1:30 p.m. MDT today, will receive an additional $1,500! All donors will have a chance to win one of four special Regis schwag bags. Be sure to visit givecampus.com/fg2zp8

We had a great first day of yesterday, including the Hidden Regi Challenge! Students found Regi, sending an additional $250 to four different projects. Thank you to all our wonderful donors, and we look forward to our second day of helping the amazing projects at Regis University. Find the projects you'd like to support by the end of today at https:givecampus.com/fg2zp8 💙💛

It's really here! is 48 hours to give to 24 projects that provide endless impact. Which project(s) are you planning to support? https://www.givecampus.com/itgbya

“My Regis journey has been more than an education, it has been a mind and heart expanding experience.” –Destiny Feliciano, Class of 2024.

Help support students like Destiny during , Regis University's largest fundraiser of the year! Give through April 17 at https://www.givecampus.com/fg2zp8