Impact Report 2025-26 by Regis University

Impact Report 2025-26

INSIDE FRONT COVER OUR MISSION AS A JESUIT CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY, REGIS SEEKS TO BUILD A MORE JUST AND HUMANE WORLD THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION AT THE FRONTIERS OF FAITH, REASON AND CULTURE.

Letter from President

Shawna Cooper Whitehead, Ed.D. Dear Friends of Regis, Thank you for your generosity to Regis University and our incredible students. Your support expands access and advances student success, extending the reach and impact of our transformative education. The pages that follow share just some of the results of that investment and the lives it has touched. As Regis prepares to celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2027, I am thinking about both the legacy entrusted to us and the needs we are called to meet next. Our Jesuit Catholic mission continues to guide us in preparing students to lead with purpose and serve with grace. Our degrees in health care, liberal arts, business and technology offer powerful opportunities to put that mission into practice. We continue to develop programs that build on our strengths, complement the ambitions of today’s students and stay rooted in our values. Every day we strive to enrich that connection between our core principles and the experiential learning that produces skilled, compassionate and ethically grounded leaders. The generosity of individuals like you ensures our students and alumni are empowered to tackle the urgent needs of their communities and our state with an education from the only Jesuit Catholic university in the Rocky Mountain West. I welcome your partnership in enhancing the student experience and strengthening our connection to the needs of our city, our country and our world. I look forward to sharing more of our plans, hearing your perspective and exploring what we might accomplish together. Rooted in Mission. Rising with Purpose.

Shawna Cooper Whitehead, Ed.D. President, Regis University 1

A Legacy of Leadership From a frontier college founded in the New Mexico Territory in 1877 to a premier Jesuit university in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West, Regis University continuously adapts to serve changing communities while remaining anchored in its Jesuit Catholic intellectual traditions. As we approach our 150th anniversary, we carry that legacy forward, preparing to meet the challenges and possibilities of the next 150 years.

1877

A frontier mission begins. Exiled Italian Jesuits establish Las Vegas College in New Mexico, strengthening the presence of Catholic higher education in the great American West.

1884–1888

The journey to Denver. After merging with Sacred Heart College in Morrison, Colorado, the school settles permanently in northwest Denver on land donated by John Brisben Walker and L.K. Perrin, opening Main Hall to 152 students in 1888.

1917

Expanding academic horizons. The college establishes its first four-year college curriculum, setting the stage for decades of growth in Denver.

1921

A new identity. Under President Robert M. Kelley, S.J., the institution is renamed to honor St. John Francis Regis, a

17th-century French Jesuit renowned for his service to marginalized communities. That same year, students adopt the “Rangers” team name.

1924

Defending against bigotry. When the Ku Klux Klan attempts a cross burning near campus during the height of Klan influence in Colorado, Regis students and faculty form night patrols to defend campus grounds.

Post-WWII

Opening doors to new learners. Returning World War II veterans fuel a massive enrollment boom, transforming the Denver campus with modern academic halls, residence spaces and athletic facilities.

1968

Coeducation begins. Regis College officially opens residential undergraduate admission to women, welcoming 130 female students in the fall.

1972–1990

Who college serves. Under President David M. Clarke, S.J., Regis becomes a national pioneer in adult degree programs, opening higher education to working adults across the region. In 1988, Regis acquires the nursing and health professions programs of Loretto Heights College.

1991

Achieving university status. Recognizing its multi-campus reach, graduate degree expansion and innovative professional adult programs, Regis College officially becomes Regis University on July 1, 1991.

1993–2012

Expanding the vision. Under Michael J. Sheeran, S.J., Regis expands online programs and hosts the historic 1993 World Youth Day summit between Pope John Paul II and President Bill Clinton on campus.

2012–2021

Innovation through crisis. John P. Fitzgibbons, S.J., oversees growth in health care, education and technology programs, while steering the University through the global COVID-19 pandemic.

2023

More historic firsts. Salvador Aceves, Ed.D., takes office as Regis’ first lay and first Latino president, marking the first time a non-Jesuit has led the University in its history. Regis is officially designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), reflecting its commitment to inclusive excellence.

2026-

Shawna Cooper Whitehead, Ed.D., inaugurated as the first Black woman to lead a Jesuit university in the United States. Looking forward to the 150th anniversary, the community unites with shared purpose and a renewed connection to the mission. 3

Regis University Today Guided by the life and works of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Regis educates people of all ages, faiths and backgrounds to become values-driven leaders who serve the greater good. As Colorado’s Jesuit Catholic university, we bring a distinctive perspective to higher education, connecting academic excellence with reflection, ethical leadership and a commitment to the dignity of every person. Our students are encouraged to seek truth, live with purpose and continually ask: “How ought we to live?” 5

Leaders in Service to Others The President’s Executive Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees provide guidance for the academic, operational and mission leaders, overseeing more than 1,600 employees at Regis University. Shawna Cooper Whitehead, Ed.D. President Shawna Cooper Whitehead, Ed.D., was inaugurated as Regis University’s 29th President in September 2026. She brings significant executive experience and a deep commitment to student success from her previous leadership roles at Jesuit and Catholic institutions.

Jake Bucher, Ph.D. Provost A sociologist who researches social injustice and the experiences of marginalized groups, Jake Bucher is the Provost and chief academic officer for Regis University. In this role, Bucher oversees units and systems that support the student experience, including academic programs.

Stephanie Morris, CPA, MSA Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Stephanie Morris brings more than 29 years of nonprofit experience and a strong commitment to Jesuit Catholic education as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. A proud Regis alumna and licensed Colorado CPA, she holds a master’s degree in accounting from Regis and serves as a Higher Learning Commission peer reviewer.

Regis Board of Trustees *Andy Anderson, ‘90 Anderson Group, Inc.

*William Fortune, ‘69 Fortune Enterprises

Bill Matsch III The Clorox Co., (Retired)

*Richard Robinson Robinson Dairy, Inc., (Retired)

*John P. Box, ‘68 Regional Chairman, Newmark

Jim Garcia, ‘84 Tepeyac Community Health

*Mary Pat McCormick Community Volunteer

Jacquie Box (Vice Chair) Wells Fargo

Brandon Giles Vequity

Gregory J. O’Meara, S.J. Marquette University

Jo Ann Rooney Former President, Loyola University Chicago

*Richard O. Campbell, ‘59 Campbell Killin Brittan and Ray, (Retired)

Nita Gonzales Nuevo Amanecer, LLC

William T. Oulvey, S.J. Claver Jesuit Community

Lily Griego Healthcare Community Leader

*Marcus S. Palkowitsh, ‘68 MSP Companies

Jamie S. Gronowski Gronowski Advisory Services

*Victor A. Perrella, ‘59 UBS PaineWebber, (Retired)

*Margaret M. Hartman, LHC ‘67 Doyle Hartman, Oil Operator

James Prehn, S.J. US Midwest Province

J. Daniel Daly, S.J. Jesuits USA Central and Southern Province

Lisa C. Haselden, ‘89 Community Volunteer

Julia Prinz, SR., VDMF Verbum Dei Missionary Fraternity

Jessica Herrera-Flanigan hims & hers

Alan Ramirez, ‘04 Colorado Enterprise Fund

Chad DeLine, ‘19 IMA Financial Group

*Richard C. Kelly, ‘68 Xcel Energy, (Retired)

*George E. Reid, ‘62 Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC

Eric Weins Founder and CEO, Weins Development Group

Larry Finch G5 Financial Group

Ruben Martinez, ‘07 and ‘10 Arrupe Jesuit HS

*Mike Reidy Leprino Foods Company, (Retired)

Barth Whitham Enduring Resources, LLC

Timothy R. Clancy, S.J. Gonzaga University Xavier Cole President, Loyola University New Orleans Thomas Curran, S.J. Superior, Jesuit House

* Lifetime Trustee

Derek J. Scarth (Chair), ‘95 Robertson Stephens *Martin J. Schmitz, ‘79 Citywide Banks of Colorado, (Retired) *Luisa Staerkel, ‘75 The Kentwood Company *John M. Staudenmaier, S.J. Colombiere Conference & Retreat Center Preston S. Walton President, Alameda Health System Foundation

Our Jesuit Values Our values shape how we teach, how we care for one another and how we prepare graduates to serve their communities. For a century and a half, they have helped define the Regis experience and will continue to guide our work into the future. Cura Personalis A Latin phrase meaning “care for the person,” cura personalis represents the concern and care for the formation and support of the whole person in all their distinct and unique needs. This extends to holistic care not just for our colleagues, but for ourselves.

they would engage in the work of service, ministry and education, always with an eye toward the transcendent. So too, we enter our work and study with an awareness of the sacred all around us and strive to cultivate contemplative practices that help us to take “a long, loving look at the real.”

People For and With Others A Regis education is not for the benefit of our students alone. Rather, Regis educates students to be agents of change who will join in our mission of seeking a more just and humane world. We educate to form persons of “welleducated solidarity” — striving for the dignity and rights of all people, particularly the poor, vulnerable and marginalized.

Magis Latin for “the more,” magis embodies the spirit of “holy restlessness” — never growing complacent and always longing for that which is greater (which, for Ignatius, was God alone). Magis does not mean to always do or give “more” to the point of exhaustion. Instead, it is the practice of discerning the greater good in each situation or seeking how to better love, serve and glorify God within our limits.

Contemplatives in Action Early Jesuits would frequently say that their monastery was the world. Rather than dedicating several hours per day to prayer,

Unity of Minds and Hearts Across all our diversity and differences, we strive to discern

our way forward together in community with unity of purpose. In all things we seek to maintain a deeply relational culture, built on friendship and transparency, communal discernment and commitment to our mission. However, unity does not mean uniformity. Rather, we are committed to thinking and cultivating our compassion together in dialogue and mutual concern. Finding God in All Things The foundation of Ignatian Spirituality is finding the presence and beauty of God in all things. This value invites a person to search for and find God in every circumstance of life. We trust that God (or: the good, the true, the beautiful) is already everywhere and can be found in all we encounter. This in turn allows us to trust the goodness of creation and the powerful potential of all forms of academic inquiry. 9

Excellence in Education Regis University has been named one of the nation’s Colleges of Distinction in Business, Education, Nursing, Military Support, Equity and Inclusion and Catholic Colleges of Distinction.

Philanthropy in Action The generosity of the Regis community has catalyzed our work for nearly 150 years. Generations of students have been challenged and guided in our Jesuit Catholic tradition because of the support of donors. We are ever grateful to the people who choose to direct their philanthropy toward our students and our mission. Some recent highlights include: • Regis Gives, the annual 48-hour crowdfunding campaign, set a new record in 2026 by raising more than $350,000 from over 750 donors to student and faculty-led projects. • The Friend family funded a full-ride scholarship for an Anderson College student, continuing their investment in honor of Ralph Friend, a Denver entrepreneur.

“As a proud alumna of Loretto Heights College, I invest in Regis University health care programs because I believe in the transformative power of education. Supporting scholarships helps reduce students’ financial burden so they can focus on becoming compassionate, skilled health care professionals dedicated to serving others. That investment gives me great confidence in the future of health care.” ~ Margaret RueckertHartman, LHC ‘67

• Donor support enabled the creation of a Director of Business Development role in the School of Pharmacy, leading to a 77% increase in applicants from community college students and a 35% increase in the total Pharm.D. class size. 11

STUDENT STORY . When 17-year-old Rylie Fairbank fell in love with Regis University, it looked completely out of reach. Her widowed mother could not make the finances work for their small town Kansas family. But then her Regis dream came true thanks to a life-changing scholarship. Now, both Rylie and her younger brother, Bryson, get to experience a transformative Jesuit education. Rylie is graduating with honors, looking at medical schools and planning her future as a pediatric anesthesiologist, while Bryson is a first-year student studying international business. Both students have brighter futures because of Regis scholarships and the donors who supported them.

“Supporting Regis allows it to be a place where students can thrive, they can grow and they can come into who they are as a person and then bring that out into the world around them.” -Rylie Fairbank, RC ‘26 12

First-Generation Student Success Regis University’s RU First Gen initiative supports students whose parents or guardians did not earn a bachelor’s degree. This group represented 50% of traditional undergraduates in 2025, a percentage that has grown year after year. The First Gen Success Center offers a variety of programs designed to help first-generation students thrive in Jesuit higher education.

Scholarship Impact A transformative Regis education lifts up entire families and communities where higher education has been out of reach. Scholarships make this possible. 98% of full-time first-year students receive financial aid, with an average award of $43,850. Our students receive more than $128 million in total financial aid — a testament both to our commitment to student success and our students’ drive to grow and achieve more.

Regis College Regis College is built on a simple but demanding idea: that education should transform not just what you know but how you think, what you value and what you do with it. As Regis University’s home for the liberal arts and sciences, we embrace a Jesuit tradition that connects learning with purpose. Here, curiosity crosses disciplines, leading to new ideas and meaningful questions. Students graduate prepared for a career and grounded in the values and purpose behind their path.

Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions The Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions (RHCHP) comprises the Loretto Heights School of Nursing, the School of Mental and Behavioral Health, the School of Pharmacy and the School of Rehabilitative and Health Sciences. Rooted in a Jesuit tradition that has always understood health as inseparable from dignity, the college prepares students to see and treat the full person, not just the symptoms. That means rigorous clinical preparation, hands-on learning in settings such as the Clinical Simulation Laboratory and a genuine grounding in the ethical and human dimensions of care. 15

Anderson College of Business and Computing This is where students positively influence our businesses, communities and world. Through rigorous academics and innovative curriculum, Anderson College challenges today’s dynamic learners to become the ethical leaders our world needs most. Anderson College is home to the Innovation Center, the Magis Factory Accelerator and the Regis Innovation Challenge. This college and its impact is made possible by the generosity of alumnus Andy Anderson, RC ‘90. 16

The Innovation Challenge Regis hosts Colorado’s only university business competition open to student and community businesses. The Innovation Challenge awards cash to startups and provides direct mentorship for all competitors. Student, alumni and community entrepreneurs pitch their innovative ideas and products to the Regis community with a top prize each year of $10,000. By connecting student and community entrepreneurs with mentorship, competition and funding opportunities, Regis creates a place where ideas can move beyond the classroom and into the world. This commitment to practical innovation reflects our belief that education should equip people to address real challenges and build stronger communities.

Top Industries for Recent Grads

Health Care

Retail

Education

Nonprofit

Pharmaceuticals

Graduate Outcomes Our Center for Career and Professional Development provides a level of career readiness resources above and beyond the classroom and experiential learning of a Regis education. Each year, the center collects data and publishes graduate outcomes that demonstrate the powerful trajectories our alumni take with a Regis education to launch them. • 94%: Regis University alumni who are either employed or continuing their education • 91%: Regis University alumni who reported that their Regis education was effective in preparing them to make their post-graduate decisions • 91%: Regis University alumni consider themselves prepared to consider issues of social justice • $71,531: Average salary for Regis University bachelor’s degree graduates Data based on 62% of reporting 2025 graduates.

Community for Belonging (CoBe) Regis students thrive in a learning environment characterized by the Jesuit traditions of mutual respect and pursuing justice. The richness that comes from the diverse backgrounds, identities and life experiences of our students is celebrated and valued at Regis. CoBe is a support and learning office that embraces plural thoughts and ideas for the benefit of everyone in the Regis community.

Good Trouble Conversations These conversations are inspired by the late congressman and civil rights activist John Lewis, who was beaten by police during the “Bloody Sunday” civil rights march in Selma, Alabama. He called on people to “get in good trouble, necessary trouble and redeem the soul of America.” These events bring in guest speakers and experts to inform and inspire others to positive, community-oriented action. Recent conversation topics include the Boulder County Latine and Chicano History Project, Food and Justice in the Season of Creation and Race and Justice at Regis. These conversations put the Jesuit commitment to justice into practice, inviting our community to learn from different perspectives and translate reflection into meaningful action.

Hispanic-Serving Institution In 2023, Regis University received federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) under Title V of the Higher Education Act. At Regis, 49% of full-time undergraduates and 71% of firstgeneration students identify as Hispanic/Latine. Our HSI status represents more than demographics; it is a responsibility and an opportunity to serve the people and communities that represent our Colorado identity. The Regis HSI Advisory Council is leading the way on our commitment to becoming a model institution for serving Hispanic students as well as students of every identity through meaningful educational, cultural and career opportunities.

Military and Veterans Services Recognized as one of the nation’s Colleges of Distinction in Military Support, Regis welcomes our heroes in uniform. Ranked among the top 10 Military Friendly private universities that offer doctoral degrees, Regis is proud to provide tailored support not only for those who have served, but for their spouses and families as well.

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Center for the Study of War Experience Since 2004, the Center has provided space for individuals to share their stories of war, from combat veterans to health care workers serving the wounded. Many perspectives have been gathered, shared and preserved to honor the legacy of those who served and better understand the personal, political, social, economic and cultural costs of war.

STUDENT STORY . One recent GLOBAL graduate has built a career right here on campus, working in the nursing simulation lab to help students practice their clinical skills with a real person. She contributes meaningfully to the education of others and continues to build independence in commuting to work and managing her own schedule. She proudly joins in alumni activities, showcasing the strength of connection with Regis and the people we serve.

GLOBAL Inclusive Program Regis is one of only two Jesuit Catholic universities offering courses and certificates for students with intellectual disabilities. The GLOBAL Inclusive Program is a federally recognized Comprehensive Transition Postsecondary program that gives students a meaningful education, internships and intentional workforce transition support. GLOBAL students live, learn and flourish on campus surrounded by a supportive community. During the 2025-26 academic year, the program served 25 students across 33 inclusive college courses and 24 work-based learning opportunities, awarding 18 students certificates at Commencement. Spreading awareness and practical skills, GLOBAL staff trained more than 150 members of the Regis community on inclusive practices and support methods.

University Ministry Welcoming all faiths by promoting interfaith dialogue, supporting opportunities for individuals to be nourished in their own traditions and exploring how God calls each of us into relationship with the Divine and the world is an important part of our mission. Student Peer Ministers give guidance and support for students of all faith backgrounds, rooted in shared values and human dignity. The Ignatian Spirituality Program offers group opportunities, individual spiritual direction and the Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola. 25

Service Learning and Global Health For more than 25 years, the Center for Service Learning has partnered with students, faculty and the community to educate, engage and connect with the public as positive agents of change for local and global justice. At the center, students discover the power of their education to transform lives, equipping them to address challenges and create positive change in both local communities and underserved areas around the world. Regis students are empowered to use their gifts and talents to contribute to a more just world in real, actionable ways. 26

Finding and Defining Purpose For close to 500 years, Jesuit education has asked a question that is both timeless and urgently relevant today: What kind of person does the world need? At Regis University, we often answer that question by saying we want our students to graduate with transcripts full of “C’s.” Not the grades that suggest mediocrity, but the qualities that define lives of purpose and leadership: Competence, Compassion, Conscience, Character and Community. In a world of increasing complexity, we seek graduates of competence. Employers consistently tell us they can recognize a Regis graduate. They arrive prepared, knowledgeable and ready to contribute. Yet knowledge alone is never enough. In a world marked by suffering and isolation, we form graduates of compassion. They are willing to enter the struggles of others, not as experts with all the answers, but as companions who bring hope, dignity and healing presence.

And in a world increasingly divided, we build community. We teach that our lives are intertwined, that our differences need not become divisions and that our common humanity is greater than our disagreements. In the Jesuit tradition, we call one another companions, fellow travelers moving toward a purpose larger than ourselves. These Five C’s are not simply educational outcomes. They are the qualities our communities, our nation and our world desperately need. They represent the enduring promise of Jesuit education and the mission of Regis University: to form women and men who will not only succeed in life, but who will help others flourish as well. In a time when many institutions focus on what students can achieve, a Regis University Jesuit education remains committed to who students are called to become. Respectfully, Thomas B. Curran, S.J. Jesuit Superior and Trustee

In a world tempted by expediency, we cultivate conscience. Our graduates understand that the most important decisions are not always about what is profitable or popular, but about what is right. They bring moral clarity, integrity and a commitment to justice wherever they serve. In a world where trust is often fragile, we develop character. Our graduates learn that leadership is measured not simply by achievement, but by honesty, resilience, accountability and fidelity to one’s deepest values.

The Next 150 Years In 2027, Regis University will celebrate 150 years of Jesuit Catholic education in the Rocky Mountain West. Our mission compels us to look forward, focused on the frontier where students of today will lead in industries of tomorrow. We welcome the partnership of values-driven visionaries, philanthropic pioneers and all those ready to shape a better world. Join us in building a bolder, brighter future today and for the next 150 years. Together we are Rooted in Mission and Rising with Purpose.

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