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DENVER, Feb. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- University of the Rockies has named Peggy Sundstrom, PhD, its 2017 Hero of the Year. Dr. Sundstrom, a lead faculty member at University of the Rockies, logged 680 community volunteer hours in 2017.

Dr. Sundstrom dedicated many hours to train service dogs with Guide Dogs for the Blind. A resident of Aurora, Colorado, Dr. Sundstrom also volunteered with Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to help conserve wetland habitats.

"Community service is a core value at University of the Rockies," said Dr. Dawn Iwamoto, University of the Rockies president and CEO. "I am proud to honor Dr. Sundstrom as 2017 Hero of the Year as she embodies the idea of service through volunteerism."

A donation to Guide Dogs for the Blind will be made in Dr. Sundstrom's name to support ongoing work. Overall in 2017, University of the Rockies employees logged 1,130 community volunteer hours.

About University of the Rockies
University of the Rockies is a leading graduate school of the social and behavioral sciences that offers programs for students seeking their PhD, PsyD, or Master of Arts degree. Based in Denver, Colo., the University provides students with the convenience of an online education. While working toward a degree from anywhere in the country, students enjoy access to industry professionals, research, and publishing opportunities. For more information, please visit www.rockies.edu/, www.twitter.com/URockies, www.facebook.com/UniversityoftheRockies, or contact Jana Mathieson, Sr. Communications/Community Relations Manager, at 866.621.0124 x11870, or jana.mathieson@rockies.edu.

SOURCE University of the Rockies