Recognition
Our faculty recognition programs honor the meaningful contributions, achievements, and lasting impact faculty create across the University of Denver community. Through memorial tributes, university‑wide lectures, honorific titles, and awards that celebrate excellence in teaching, scholarship, leadership, and service, these initiatives highlight the remarkable individuals who shape DU’s academic mission. Together, these recognitions celebrate faculty at every stage.
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In Memoriam
A space dedicated to honoring the lives, legacies, and lasting contributions of DU faculty who have passed away.
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Celebrating Teacher-Scholars Lecture Series
An lecture series recognizing a faculty member whose teaching and scholarly work exemplify academic excellence and innovation.
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DU Honorifics
University‑bestowed titles that acknowledge exceptional faculty achievement, leadership, and sustained contributions to DU’s academic community.
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Faculty Career Champions
Recognition for faculty and staff who go above and beyond to support colleagues’ career growth, success, and well‑being.
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Faculty Senate Awards
Awards presented by the Faculty Senate to celebrate outstanding accomplishments in teaching, service, research, and university citizenship.
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You Rock! Awards
A peer‑nominated recognition program celebrating faculty and staff who make a positive, meaningful difference in the DU community.
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