At the University of Denver, our research contributes to humanity’s understanding of the world—and by doing so, serves the public good. Join us and leverage relationships and resources to connect with faculty members, students, and change-making funding. Be empowered to engage in groundbreaking work. And help fuel our campus-wide commitment to innovation as, together, we encourage research and scholarship that pushes boundaries of what was previously thought possible.
$27MResearch AwardsNew award funding DU received this year. Of 138 new FY25 grants, 19 exceeded $600K.
33,933CitationsNumber of times the work of DU faculty was cited this year in industry publications and reference materials.
253Principal & Co-PI InvestigatorsOur policies empower faculty to lead innovative, impactful research across disciplines.
Faculty at the Frontier
At DU, we empower our faculty as educators, researchers and practitioners to elevate future generations and change the world for the better. Whether working in the lab, the classroom or the community, you can continue to leave your mark through research, scholarship and creative works.
RadioEd co-host Jordyn Reiland sits down with Research Assistant Professor Jennifer McMahon about her work evaluating individuals whose competency to stand trial is or could be in question to determine if they have a brain injury.
RadioEd co-host Jordyn Reiland sits down with Associate Professor Anamika Barman-Adhikari to discuss her research on how the social networks of unhoused young people can influence behaviors like substance use.
RadioEd co-host Emma Atkinson sits down with associate accounting professor Tony Holder and his team to dig into their research on the history of racism in accounting in the Jim Crow era.
“Our future is shared and complex—but not unknowable. Pardee researchers bring together people and quantitative tools to explore what's likely to happen so we can improve human wellbeing in a world of finite resources.”
Jonathan David Moyer, Assistant Professor and Director of the Pardee Center for International Futures
“Our research on maternal and child health informs collaborations with healthcare providers in Denver and CO, which results in better outcomes for two generations: moms and their babies.”
Elysia Davis, Professor and Co-Director of the Stress Early Experiences and Development Institute (SEED Institute)
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At the University of Denver, our research is centered on people and addresses the most pressing challenges we face in every stage of life. From prioritizing maternal mental health and improving childhood well-being to helping seniors thrive in retirement, our research leads to real-world solutions that ensure that we live longer, fuller and more vibrant lives.
