January 25, 2012
Alumnus Ben Funk was a key figure in U.S. space programRetired U.S. Air Force Major Gen. Ben Funk, a commanding officer in World War II...
January 24, 2012
Pioneers point guard assists her way into the DU history booksSometimes it's all about who you know...
January 19, 2012
Alumna MP Mueller tells stories that payGrowing up in Corpus Christi, Texas, DU alumna Mary Pat Mueller (BA ’83) learned how to upholster a simple story...
January 18, 2012
Civil rights litigator Morris Dees speaks to DU studentsFor students who may have doubted their pursuit of degrees in law and social work...
January 14, 2012
Crimson and Gold team joins forces with Cruiser Ride for new Club 404After more than 60 years as a go-to Denver nightspot, Club 404 on South Broadway has closed its doors...
January 12, 2012
Former Pioneers gymnast returns to Denver to talk about fight with colitisLauren Garan says she was “a stocky little gymnast” when she was last in Denver...
December 9, 2011
“Mr. B-cycle” masters citywide bike-sharing programKevin Lynch gave up a car, but not wheels....
December 7, 2011
Gallagher gives $1 million to DU for scholarshipsWhen Marcia (Moritz) Gallagher (BA psychology ’73) received an offer for a full academic scholarship...
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December 6, 2011
The Bridge Project helps people adopt families in needDU’s Bridge Project is hosting an Adopt-a-Family program to connect families in Denver’s public housing with...
December 5, 2011
Holiday CD features Lamont musicians getting in the spiritWhen the members of Denver-based rock band Opie Gone Bad started making a list of local musicians...
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November 30, 2011
Taylor Scholarship Helps Students Build on Their AccomplishmentsWhen Crystal Bustillos and Alyssa Chen first enrolled at the University of Denver, they each wanted to...
November 17, 2011
Taylor gift revs up scholarship fundUniversity of Denver alumni Andy and Barbara Taylor have announced a gift of $5 million...
October 27, 2011
Grabel to deliver University LectureIf you meet Professor Ilene Grabel and ask about her work, she’ll tell you she’s an economist on faculty at DU’s...
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October 27, 2011
DU’s enrollment numbers show high persistence rate and high GPAsEach year the University of Denver’s new class of first-time, first-year students brings something special to...
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October 24, 2011
University of Denver surpasses $300 million in fundraising campaignThe University of Denver has surpassed the $300 million mark in its current fundraising drive...
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October 7, 2011
Penrose staff finds new study space for studentsWith Penrose Library under renovation, the demand for study space is more than Penrose@Driscoll can accommodate....
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October 6, 2011
Creative Writing Program ranked first in nationDU’s creative writing PhD program recently took first place in 2012 rankings by Poets & Writers magazine....
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October 6, 2011
Sturm bar passage rate hits 90 percentAn intensive, strategic push to improve the Colorado bar exam passage rates of DU Sturm College...
October 5, 2011
Chancellor sees DU on stable ground with a busy year aheadChancellor Robert Coombe said the University of Denver is in an excellent position to move forward...
September 29, 2011
Professor brings students, homeless women together through writingDU Writing Program Lecturer Geoffrey Bateman’s first-year advanced writing seminar is anything but…
September 28, 2011
Bridge Project helps student achieve dream of attending DUMany children who live in public housing drop out of school at a young age to help support their…
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September 22, 2011
Faculty and staff fundraising campaign launchedThe University of Denver is at a turning point in its history — at the zenith of its 147 years…
September 22, 2011
DU Classical guitarist Masakazu Ito to hold benefit concert for JapanOn March 11, 2011, the world watched as an 8.9-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Japan…
September 21, 2011
Ricks students carry umbrellas for peaceTo celebrate the International Day of Peace, the students and staff at DU’s Ricks Center for Gifted…
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August 25, 2011
DU Advancement office announces new leadershipScott Lumpkin, Kristine Cecil, and Michael McCall to lead Ascend: The Campaign for the...
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August 22, 2011
Half of Penrose collection to return to libraryWith recommendations and input from a faculty committee, DU administrators have decided...
August 22, 2011
DU initiative seeks to change legal educationThe practice of law has evolved with the times. Now, a University of Denver initiative is pushing law…
August 19, 2011
DU donor sees return on investment at TEDxDUWhen Jeff Bi (MA ’90), the CEO of a highly successful packaging company, spoke at TEDxDU on May 13…
August 19, 2011
Korbel Dinner to honor U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in rare Colorado visitUnited Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will be the keynote speaker at the 14th annual Korbel Dinner on…
August 12, 2011
Graduates celebrate accomplishments at summer CommencementOne by one, more than 500 students took their final steps as University of Denver students Aug. 12…
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August 12, 2011
Daniels Fund and DU have close tiesIt’s great to have a friend you can count on in good times and in bad. For the past 10 years...
August 11, 2011
Lamont adds a second production and an international star to upcoming opera seasonThe Lamont School of Music kicks off its inaugural fall opera not with a bang, but with a low rumble…
August 9, 2011
DU employee appointed to El Pomar Foundation boardWhen Ashley Buderus volunteered at Il Piccolo Principe children’s foster home Bologna, Italy, in 2002, as…
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August 5, 2011
Kibera Working Group gaining accolades (w/video)DU’s Kibera Working Group (KWG) was selected as one of the 15 best student innovation teams in...
August 3, 2011
Nagel Art Studios provide function and inspirationOne work of Austin Zucchini-Fowler is striking both in size and in artistry, and it would not have been possible…
July 22, 2011
DU achieves award for sustainability programThe Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) has given DU a Gold Award for the University’s…
July 21, 2011
Hills starts TheVineyardClub.com to help nonprofits“I remember asking my dad for money, and he said, ‘If you want it, go make it.’” Mike Hills’ quintessential…
July 21, 2011
DU to install 80 lifesaving AED devices on campusSudden cardiac arrest claims more than 300,000 lives each year. The Mile High chapter of the American…
July 5, 2011
DU earns athletic accolades for fourth consecutive yearThe University of Denver continued its dominance among NCAA Division I non-football schools by earning its…
June 7, 2011
DU names Nancy Cochran director of the Lamont School of MusicNancy Cochran will join DU as director of the Lamont School of Music starting Aug. 1, 2011. Cochran…
June 6, 2011
Morgridge tells new grads, “life offers opportunity at every stage.”As family and friends looked on, and buoyed by the life lessons imparted by Commencement speaker John…
May 31, 2011
Pioneers turn in historic lacrosse seasonThe DU men’s lacrosse team has turned in the greatest season in program history, culminating with the program’s first-ever trip…
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May 25, 2011
DU receives national honor for community service and service learningMay typically is the time of year when students receive recognition for their academic achievements. This...
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May 20, 2011
SIÉ CHÉOU-KANG Center unveils donor wallA donor wall honoring Ambassador Sié Chéou-Kang was unveiled May 19 in a special ceremony at the SIÉ CHÉOU-KANG Center for...
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May 12, 2011
$250,000 gift sets stage for theatre department’s successFlorence Dunning Sikes (BA theatre ’55, MA theatre ’60) dedicated her life to helping others achieve success in...
May 4, 2011
Building named for longtime Trustee Joy BurnsJoy Burns, already an iconic name on campus, recently was honored for three decades of service to the University of Denver and the Daniels College of…
April 11, 2011
Student- Athletes Give Back to DUStudent-athletes at the University of Denver are not waiting until they graduate to give back to their alma mater; they’re doing it…
February 15, 2011
Alumna pledges ‘Millionaire’ winnings to Women’s CollegeCarter Prescott (BA English ’71) will be a contestant this week on ABC’s “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” and…
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January 28, 2011
Chancellor modifies senior advancement leadershipStaff changes are occurring in University Advancement that are designed to further strengthen DU’s…
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January 26, 2011
Plans for the Academic Commons unfold in 2011Plans are under way for DU’s Penrose Library to get a new look and feel. The project is called the Academic Commons and is intended to support the needs…
October 19, 2010
University Dedicates New Nagel Art StudiosThe University of Denver celebrated its new center for drawing and painting with a dedication ceremony Tuesday afternoon…
September 8, 2010
Gift Establishes Center for Study of AgingA $17.5 million gift, among the largest in the University’s history, will be used in part to establish a center at DU for the study of aging.
May 24, 2010
DU Receives $17.5 Mllion GiftBetty Knoebel, widow of Denver food services pioneer Ferdinand “Fritz” Knoebel, has given the University of Denver $17.5 million…
