Office of the Chancellor
Shaping Higher Education in 21st Century Ways
University of Denver Chancellor Rebecca Chopp is a thinker who loves doing—a visionary grounded in reality. She is a distinguished scholar in religion and politics, with nearly two decades of administrative experience at some of the nation’s leading colleges and universities. Today at DU, she leads an effort to shape higher education in 21st century ways: a holistic student experience, an engaged community, and using knowledge to solve problems and seize opportunities in the Rocky Mountain West and around the world. She is passionate about helping students prepare to be leaders in their community, to achieve career success and, yes, to lead lives of great meaning.
Dr. Chopp is a fitness enthusiast who enjoys hiking (including Colorado’s 14ers!) as well as reading and watching movies. She developed a love for art after discovering Mark Rothko’s work when she was in college. She loves people and is forever curious about what people need, want and hope for their lives.
Dr. Chopp believes that academic excellence requires students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds, whose different experiences and world views help us all to open our minds and develop better solutions to the problems we confront.
Latest News
DU to initiate design and construction of new facilities to support DU IMPACT 2025
(May 1, 2017) For many years the University of Denver has faced significant needs
in student housing, community facilities and adequate career services space. Thanks
to all who participated in and helped shape DU IMPACT 2025, those needs have been transformed into opportunities to serve our students, expand
One DU and improve our reputation as a student-centered research university. We are
pleased to report that on Friday, April 21, the Board of Trustees approved initiating
the design and construction of the new facilities described below and using a bond
offering to fund most of the cost of these buildings. Read more
Process begins on campus master plan
(April 11, 2017) As an outgrowth of DU IMPACT 2025, we are beginning the process of developing a campus master plan—a blueprint that
will guide the evolution of the physical and built environment on and around our campus
to support the aspirations of our strategic plan. I invite you to help shape the continuing
transformation of the University of Denver. Read more
DU upholds our values in light of presidential executive order
(Jan. 30, 2017) The University of Denver—like the city, state and nation in which
we reside—greatly benefits from the diversity of our people. Students, faculty members
and staff from across the world bring to DU their talents and passions. Together we
produce scholarship that propels society forward; we share knowledge that transforms
lives and produces ethical leaders in all fields; and we commit collectively to improving
communities in Colorado and around the globe. Read more
Divestment update
(Jan. 24, 2017) The University of Denver’s Board of Trustees has been giving considerable
attention to ways our University can best pursue more sustainable practices and address
the threats of global climate change, which we believe is a very real threat that
must be treated with urgency and creativity.
The Task Force on Fossil Fuel Divestment presented its findings, conclusions and recommendations to the January Board meeting. After full consideration and discussion, the Board approved a set of principles on climate change, divestment and sustainability based on the recommendations of the task force. The final report of the task force—titled Ends and Means: Considering Climate Change, Divestment and Sustainability at the University of Denver—presents those findings, conclusions and recommendations. The full report has been posted online. Read more
DU's principles of protection and support
(Jan. 12, 2017) The University of Denver stands strong in its commitment to protect
and support all members of our community. Diversity and inclusion are core values
of this institution, and we continue to expand our efforts to address the needs of
students, faculty and staff in a variety of ways. Read more
Share Your Thoughts with Chancellor Chopp
In leading the University of Denver, Chancellor Chopp seeks input from the entire University community—students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, business and community leaders, neighbors and other partners.
Though the chancellor won't be able to reply to every response individually, your comments will help inform her leadership of the University and DU's plans for the future.
Fill out the form below to submit your comments. Please note that to receive a reply, we need your name and email (or some way to contact you). For more direct contact, you may also send an email to chancellor@du.edu.
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