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This page lists resources targeting members of the University community who are Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color (BIPOC).

BIPOC Communities

Extensive list of local and national communities that work to support the diversity of BIPOC individuals.

Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIEC)

The OIEC handles reporting, and misconduct related to protected-class discrimination or harassment, sexual misconduct, and abuse.

African American

Black Student Alliance

The Black Student Alliance is an organization that serves as an advocate of the Black/African American student and as ally to all other underrepresented voices on campus.

Latinx

SHPE focuses on empowering the Hispanic community to reach their potential through STEM. Graduate students can act as mentors in this organization.

Forever Buffs Latinx

The primary goals of Forever Buffs Latinx are to encourage commitment to the Hispanic/Latino community, to perpetuate the study of Hispanic-American/Latino culture and history, and to encourage individuals in the Hispanic/Latino community to achieve their educational goals. They host fun events throughout the year in the Denver/Â鶹ӰԺ area, including an annual Chile Open that raises thousands of dollars for Latinx students who are attending the university. They are also open to volunteers and other assistance.

United Mexican American Students y MECHA

UMAS y MECHA is a Chicanx and Latinx student group on the Â鶹ӰԺ campus. Their mission is to encourage respect, dignity, justice and equality for the Chicana/Chicano. They work with any organization that advances the rights of all people.

Intercambio is a Colorado organization that teaches immigrants English through English classes. They are accepting volunteer teachers.

Latinx Heritage Month resources

A list of resources provided in recognition of Latinx Heritage Month (September 15th - October 15th).

Indigenous/Native American

Center for Native American and Indigenous Studies (CNAIS)

The CNAIS provides Native students and faculty an intellectual and social home at CU Â鶹ӰԺ. It is both an academic division and a resource with helpful links to aid the success of Native American students at CU.

• Resources: Links to information about scholarships, student organizations, and affiliated centers on campus.

AISES works to advance indigenous people in STEM disciplines by providing scholarships, internships, professional development and career resources, national and regional conferences, leadership development summits, and other STEM-focused programming.

NGSG is a collective of Indigenous and Indigenous-allied graduate students who work to develop and foster Indigenous community at CU Â鶹ӰԺ and throughout the greater Front Range. The NGSG organizes a speaker series each year, and collaborates with the CNAIS and the American Indian Law Program.

White Antelope Memorial Program

The White Antelope Memorial Program works to build a thriving Native American community on the CU Â鶹ӰԺ campus through events, activities and scholarships that promote academic success.

The Ryan J. Smith Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students at CU Â鶹ӰԺ, with preference given to students who are members of a Federally recognized Native American tribe.