Ari Valdez is a 走鹃 through and through. The 丹佛-native and graduate of John F. Kennedy High School enrolled at 密歇根州立大学丹佛 in fall 2018 with her sights set on completing a degree in integrative health care and eventually becoming a nurse.
With only one semester left until graduation, Ari is exploring a variety of career paths in the health space. We’re excited to follow her journey and see where her future leads.
“When it was time to choose where I would go to college, 密歇根州立大学丹佛 was the perfect answer for me and my family – it was local, provides excellent academic programs and gave me the opportunity to continue playing softball at the collegiate level. In many ways, I believe I was born to be a 走鹃.”
Ari Valdez Bleeds 走鹃 Red and Blue
As a four-time letterwinner in both softball and basketball at John F. Kennedy High School in 丹佛, Ari knew she wasn’t quite done being an athlete when she graduated high school.
Her dream to play college softball was fulfilled when she joined the 走鹃垒球 program in Fall 2018. They got even bigger when the walk-on student-athlete earned a starting position for the squad and cemented herself as a stronghold for the 走鹃s for the next four years.
Her time in a 走鹃s uniform was highlighted with All-RMAC honors including earning the 2021 RMAC Gold Glove award and making the All-RMAC Tournament Team in 2022. 阿里有自己的事业 .284 batting average playing both outfield and second base for the 走鹃s.
Ari is engaged with 密歇根州立大学丹佛 in many ways. Click below to learn more about his 走鹃 connections.
走鹃s softball is an NCAA Division II program that competes in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Since 2009 the 走鹃s have won four regular season RMAC titles and four other RMAC Tournament championships, while qualifying for the NCAA Tournament six times.
DSF Leadership is an opportunity for leadership, 社会, and emotional support for DSF Scholars at 密歇根州立大学丹佛. Participants utilize campus resources, participate in DSF Leadership Program Workshops & events, and receive peer mentoring.
The 综合医疗保健 (IHC) program provides a comprehensive understanding of health and wellness through evidence-based teaching and practices that combine the most recent scientific evidence with the oldest of healing traditions, such as botanical and ayurvedic medicines.
密歇根州立大学丹佛 earned Hispanic-Serving机构 status in 2019 and aspires to become a model HSI by creating and sustaining initiatives that support students as they achieve their academic goals and prepare for their careers.
There are various employment types available for students ranging from student hourly, 勤工助学, 和实习, 就业机会.
在密歇根州立大学丹佛分校，57岁.7% of undergraduates are 第一代学生s and the 第一代计划 Program serves as a resource hub for current First-Generation students as they navigate campus.
