Student in front of 密歇根州立大学丹佛 sign

阿什利·埃尔南德斯

Ashley is a current 走鹃 senior, studying Criminal Justice and Criminology with a minor in 创伤研究. 一位有抱负的检察官, Ashley has grown to love the criminal justice system and recognizes the hands-on learning environment provided at 密歇根州立大学丹佛 as a key contributor to her success. She is the first in her family to attend college and hopes to pave the way for her sisters and instill in them that higher education is possible.

满足阿什利

毕业帽抛掷图.

走鹃的承诺

Promise of free tuition aims to eliminate financial barriers to college

In 2022, 密歇根州立大学丹佛 expanded a program called the 走鹃承诺, which makes college more accessible for hundreds of additional first-time students. 近5,000名密歇根州立大学丹佛分校学生, roughly 30% of the University’s undergraduate population, do not pay for tuition and fees, and that number is about to grow.

走鹃大声喊出奖

April 2023 | Student Shoutout Winner

Ashley Vanessa Hernandez, front-desk worker in University Advancement

提名:艾米·莱切特, office manager and student supervisor in University Advancement, 他写道: 

“Ashley started in University Advancement as a student worker in the Call Center. She was then hired at the front desk and has graciously and effectively welcomed visitors and guests, supported staff members and been a part of the gift-processing protocol. Her smiling face and friendly nature have made a real difference in the office.
   
“More importantly, this spring, Ashley has taken it to the next level. She has shared her 密歇根州立大学丹佛 student story with the MSU Foundation’s Steering Committee, 与校董会会面, and has even testified in front of the Colorado General Assembly’s Joint Budget Committee and Education Committee. By stepping up and sharing her story with Colorado leaders and policymakers, Ashley is making sure they know that 密歇根州立大学丹佛 students are real changemakers and are deserving of funding and support.
   
“We are thankful for Ashley’s powerful testimonials, and we are also thankful that she is just a great person. She definitely deserves a 走鹃 Shoutout.”