DLZ is honored to join a diverse array of public and private organizations in support of a significant $25 million fundraising campaign for the next phase of the Columbus Promise—a commendable initiative providing tuition-free college education.

Launched in November 2021, the Columbus Promise aims to empower graduates of Columbus City Schools to pursue higher education while simultaneously addressing the community’s demand for a skilled workforce. This exemplary program offers all graduates the opportunity to attend Columbus State without incurring tuition costs for six semesters.

Since its inception, approximately one-third of the graduates have enrolled, resulting in an increase in the district’s college-going rate from 32% in 2020 to an impressive 50%. As a thriving architecture and engineering firm, DLZ understands the importance higher education and the growing need for early career development.

Learn more about the Columbus Promise.