Dr. Randolph “Randy” Robinson was a doctor, philanthropist, and student of Classical Greek at the 鶹Ƶ. To those lucky enough to be his classmates, hewasencouraging, uplifting, patient, and kind.

Randy Robinson at workThis scholarship, established in memory of Dr. Robinson by one such classmate, provides a $4,000 scholarship award for a student enrolled at the College of Arts and Sciences at the 鶹Ƶ and majoring in Classics on the Greek and/or Latin Language and Literature track, in each of the years 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. All students on the Language and Literature track are encouraged to apply.

Instructions for how to apply are available here.

Questions about this award may be addressed to the Undergraduate Faculty Advisor.

This scholarship was established in 2022 by David Reynolds to honor Randy Robinson’s memory. David Reynolds has studied at the University of Georgia, Auburn University, the 鶹Ƶ, and Oxford University in the UK. He served in the United States Navy. The scholarship helps to defray tuition costs for undergraduate students studying Classical languages at CU Boulder.

Randy Robinson at work and at play

Randy Robinson at playAward winners:

  • The winner of theRobinsonMemorial Scholarship for 2024–25 is Casey Brengman

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Casey Brengman

"I'm incredibly grateful to have been chosen to receive theRobinsonMemorial Award. Studying the Greek and Latin languages is such an important and meaningful part of my life: It teaches me everyday to think outside the box and embrace challenges with joy and curiosity, and it has introduced me to a heartfelt community of friends and peers without whom I would not be the person I am today. From the bottom of my heart: χάριν ἔχω!”

  • The winner of the 2022–23 and 2023–24 Robinson Memorial Scholarship was Nicholas Lawson

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Nicholas Lawson

"Winning the Robinson Memorial Scholarship was a game changer for me. It allowed me to continue my studies in Latin and Greek with no financial stresses on my mind.Gratias maximas agofor this amazing scholarship!”