A researcher who has dedicated his career to improving the education system has been chosen to lead the University of Denver’s Morgridge College of Education.

You can’t put The Foot down. The rock-funk trio comprised of three graduating University of Denver students has its sights set high. Weaving its way through Denver’s competitive rock and roll scene, the band has already produced a three-song EP and is poised to make this music thing a full-time […]

A researcher who has dedicated his career to improving the education system has been chosen to lead the University of Denver’s Morgridge College of Education. Chancellor Robert Coombe on May 20 announced the appointment of Gregory Anderson to the position of dean of the college, effective July 27. Anderson is an associate professor […]

A total of 1,240 students have committed to attending DU as of May 18—an increase over last year, University officials have said. “We’re very excited about the new students who plan to join the DU community this fall,” says Tom Willoughby, vice chancellor of enrollment. “Given the unprecedented challenges families […]

Pallab Paul, associate professor of marketing in DU’s Daniels College of Business, received the William T. Driscoll Master Educator Award at the Pioneer Awards Ceremony on May 14. The award is given annually to a faculty or staff member for excellence in teaching or mentoring. Paul makes himself available to […]

Chancellor Robert Coombe and Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper commended University of Denver students May 18, recognizing the students’ commitment to sustainability as the University launched a new bike library program. The pilot program, which establishes a pool of 20 bicycles that can be borrowed free of charge on campus this […]

Some 292 new lawyers joined an estimated 12,000 living alumni as University of Denver law school graduates May 16, setting forth on a path that Commencement speaker Terrance Carroll warned comes with deep responsibilities. The DU Sturm College of Law celebrated Commencement with traditional pomp and circumstance, a few light moments, […]

Allan Wilson doesn’t look like Sam Spade and he doesn’t talk like Sam Spade. And he couldn’t figure out who killed Miles Archer without an annotated copy of The Maltese Falcon on his desk in DU’s Ritchie Center. But when it comes to sleuthing out clever ways to save electricity in […]

Chancellor Robert Coombe and Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper commended University of Denver students May 18, recognizing the students’ commitment to sustainability as the University launched a new bike library program. The pilot program, which establishes a pool of 20 bicycles that can be borrowed free of charge on campus this […]

Three organizations and two individuals have received awards from the Colorado Ethics in Business Alliance (CEBA). Designs by Sundown and Keller Bros. Auto Repair were given the business ethics award, presented to businesses with well-defined efforts directed toward an important social need. Harry Lewis of Lewis Investments and Robert Powell […]

Life seems to be imitating art for DU alumna Coleen Hubbard (MLS ’97). The author, playwright and teacher says she writes “about women in transition” is going through some exciting changes of her own. With two daughters in college and her youngest poised to join them, Hubbard sought out a […]

After an extensive search, Barbara Wilcots (PhD English ’96) has been named DU’s associate provost for graduate studies. In her new position, Wilcots will be responsible for overseeing graduate admission, graduate financial aid and doctoral fellowships, and enhancing graduate program quality. She also will work closely with deans and faculty […]

As lawmakers struggle with the issue of immigration — both legal and illegal — panelists at the University of Denver are hearing that the issue isn’t one that troubles just the United States. Immigration policy is a global issue, speakers told DU Strategic Issues Program panelists on May 14. It […]

The Newman Center for the Performing Arts will begin selling new subscriptions for the 2009–10 season May 15. The center’s seventh season brings 15 performances of music, dance and theater to the stage of the June Swaner Gates Concert Hall. “The theme is the power of community, and we have […]

Carrie and John Morgridge are being recognized for their support of education in the Denver area and throughout Colorado. The couple recently received the Distinguished Friend of Education Award. The award, given by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), honors individuals whose volunteer services has helped advance […]