The University of Denver has received $10 million to create the James C. Kennedy Institute for Educational Success, set to start up immediately, according to Jim Berscheidt, a spokesman for the school.
The Kennedy Institute will focus on educational success, early childhood learning, urban education and innovative learning technologies, endowing three faculty chairs and a program/research endowment in the Morgridge College of Education.
A 1970 alumnus, James Cox Kennedy is the current chief executive of Cox Enterprises, which owns the Travel Channel along with several newspapers and radio stations.
“The University of Denver played a very important part in my growth and development, and I wanted to give something back,” Kennedy said. “I’m pleased this gift will benefit both students and the community through the college of education.”
Sally S. Ho: 303-954-1638 or sho@denverpost.com
