The DU Diversity Summit assesses higher education’s role in fostering a less divided society by promoting values of inclusion. "We must also dream new dreams," said Chancellor Rebecca Chopp during her keynote, "...and support these new ways of being and doing together.”
The men's basketball team spent an afternoon volunteering at the Denver Rescue Mission, where they prepared dinner for the 400–500 visitors expected that evening. “There’s such a huge problem around the country with homelessness, and this is just our way of...giving back,’” says coach Rodney Billups.
Students from across the globe tackle a complex, real-life business case in the annual Race and Case competition, presenting their solutions to a panel of judges. The competition is split into two parts. After students present their cases at Daniels College of Business, the teams travel to compete in a ski race.
Developing the leader from within — that’s the goal for the University of Denver’s Leadership Academy. The six-month program works with staff and faculty to provide professional and personal development.
Around 70 percent of DU students study abroad during their college career, choosing a program that fits their needs and interests from around 150 different options. Our Office of International Education helps students find a program that brings them closer to their goals and ensures their safety during their time abroad.
DU Students Maddy Drosendahl and Racheal Erhard prepared for a summer internship with NASA by working in our Unmanned Systems Research Institute. After 10 weeks at NASA, they aspired to apply their learnings to their work. “I’m hoping to take what I’ve done at DU to the next level,” says Drosendahl.
Yashar Behnam, a student in DU’s professional science master’s (PSM) degree program in biomedicine, is studying joint replacements from an engineering perspective. Through the program, students acquire scientific knowledge and professional skills that prepare them for careers in the biomedical and health sciences.
Viki Eagle, DU's director of Native American Community Relations and Programs, works to ensure today’s Native American high school students know of opportunities at DU and see themselves here.
A First-Year Seminar changed the course of Paige Murray's college career, instilling a passion for writing and an interest in how gender and pop culture intersect. After completing the Feminism and the Romance seminar, she decided to major in women's studies and pursue employment with the University's writing center.
We're planning to increase our financial commitment to those who served the country through our Yellow Ribbon Program. “We double our resources and the government doubles its commitment to these veterans,” said DU Chancellor Rebecca Chopp while announcing the program.
