University of Denver Autumn 2024

Campaign Priority: The 4D Experience When Ivan Hernandez (BSBA, MBA ’16) was a young child, he aspired to go to college. His determination led him to multiple entrepreneurial ventures in addition

Hernandez’ persistence and drive turned their initial meeting into a productive and mutually rewarding relationship that helped him gain admission to the Daniels MBA program, obtain his first professional job at Price Waterhouse, and ultimately realize the entrepreneurial ambitions he first evidenced as a child.

to applying for scholarships. Through a foundation that provided scholarships and leadership development, Hernandez met Taylor Kirkpatrick (MBA ’04), CEO of a large family business enterprise, who would ultimately become his long-term mentor.

Read more about the mentoring relationship between Ivan and Taylor:

Mentoring is a central element of the 4D Experience at DU. With the 4D Experience, every student’s journey is intentional, including meaningful opportunities that encourage their development in each of these dimensions: advancing intellectual growth, exploring character, promoting well-being, and pursuing careers and lives of purpose.

The entire DU community – students, sta“, faculty, alumni and parents – is invited to join CrimsonConstellation, DU’s new mentoring platform for finding mentors and serving as mentors. Learn how you can be a part of this growing network: crimsonconstellation.du.edu Make a di“erence for DU students by giving to the 4D Experienc: go.du.edu/4dgiftfund

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