In The Community

The ranking recognizes how DU delivers value to students and prepares them for life after graduation.  

Through performances, classroom visits, and hands-on experiences with world-class artists, the Newman Center’s educational programs connect K-12 students with new cultures, musical traditions, and creative possibilities.

Jessica Lopez started Little Legends Athletics to give kids a low-pressure environment to practice gymnastics and build confidence.

A new pilot program called Class@Work brought business students face to face with professionals from local companies.

Parents can change the ways they handle their own conflicts to demonstrate for children how to use healthier and more positive ways to interact with others.

Colorado’s breathtaking landscapes are increasingly overshadowed by breathtaking bills. Despite a high-growth economy, many households face a concerning paradox. Expenses are rising, but wages have not kept pace. To fill the gap, many families now rely on high-interest credit cards.

Amid mounting challenges in public education, school board directors from across the state gathered for a day of exchanging ideas, building connections, and turning insight into action. 

Grocery prices have risen by 25% in Colorado over the past five years, more than wages have grown over that same period.

One of the top issues facing Americans is the cost of living relative to housing, health care and food, according to a Reuters/Ipsos survey from December 2025.

The DU Newsroom asked Professor Michael Kerwin to help us understand what’s causing this strange season and what we can expect in the future.

The new five-course program is open to all students who want to become compassionate, resilient leaders. 

Three staff members and one department have been recognized for their exceptional contributions to the DU community.

Expert birder Ted Floyd is known at DU for his bird migration classes in the College of Professional Studies—but one unusual nighttime chirp heard on campus led him to document Colorado’s first Japanese burrowing cricket. 

Guided by mentors and driven by a desire to serve, the student government president and aspiring financial advisor is focused on making the world better—and reminding others to “be where your feet are.”

The University of Denver joins a global movement to make well-being central to campus life, strengthening its commitment to community, connection, and the public good.

What once felt like personal obstacles now serve as teaching moments in Jorie Hall’s work as a mental performance coach.

The prestigious Open·Set Exhibition, featuring the world’s best book binders, is on display in Anderson Academic Commons until  August 10.