The University of Denver prizes research that benefits the public good and teaching that transforms the lives of students. Purposeful research and inspired teaching are celebrated each year with an awards presentation at the fall Convocation ceremony, scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 3, in Magness Arena. The University’s top award for […]

Youth exposure to violence is a major public health issue that can lead to a wide range of mental health problems, says Omar Gudino, assistant professor of psychology and director of the Services for At-Risk Youth and Families (SAYF) research lab at the University of Denver. The SAYF lab aims […]

In the seven years since she retired from the U.S. Supreme Court, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the nation’s highest court, has championed a number of projects related to civics education and a qualified, independent judiciary. With the latter in mind, she serves as honorary […]

Anna Sher, associate professor of biological sciences at the University of Denver, has long been known for her research on the Tamarix tree, an invasive species that proliferates in the American West’s riparian areas. She and Professor Martin Quigley, ecologist and director of the University’s Chester M Alter Arboretum, are […]

Connecting to the realities of immigration and border cultures was a very powerful experience for seven University of Denver students who traveled to Tucson, Ariz., and the U.S.-Mexico border during the 2013 summer interterm for a course taught by Margie Thompson and María Suárez Toro. “In one day, I have […]

University of Denver women’s soccer senior forward Kristen Hamilton scored two goals and added an assist, propelling the No. 16 Pioneers to a 3-0 victory over rival Colorado at CIBER Field on Sunday afternoon. The game was originally scheduled to be played in Boulder, Colo., but was moved to Denver […]

It starts with passion. That’s the best way to explain senior Justin Hollenbeck’s ambition. Even as a high school student, he was fascinated by the human body and how it moves. During Hollenbeck’s freshman year at the University of Denver, the mechanical engineering major capitalized on that fascination, plunging into […]

It was from her father’s sisters that Elizabeth Escobedo first heard the stories that would inspire her new book, “From Coveralls to Zoot Suits: The Lives of Mexican American Women on the World War II Home Front” (University of North Carolina Press, 2013). With the men off at war, the […]

When the University of Denver hosted the first presidential debate of the 2012 election last fall, it was a historic first for the institution, the city of Denver and the state of Colorado. To commemorate the event and to extend its educational impact, the University is hosting “Political Realities One […]

You don’t have to wear the University of Denver shield to start a riveting conversation, but it helps. That’s because there are a million good reasons to wear the shield — and hence, plenty to talk about. In fact, the University of Denver shield, symbol of institutional pride and Pioneer […]

The University of Denver has maintained its place on the list of the top 100 national universities included in the U.S. News and World Report list of “Best Colleges 2014.” For the second year in a row, U.S. News has ranked the University of Denver on its “Up-and-Coming” list, a […]

Music, theater and art play a big part in the cultural life of the University of Denver. The fall quarter has no shortage of activities for lovers of the arts. The Victoria H. Myhren Gallery in the Shwayder Art Building hosts a Juried Alumni Exhibit, featuring work by DU alumni, […]

The University of Denver’s Josef Korbel School for International Studies raised more than $670,000 at its 16th annual Korbel Dinner on Monday night. The funds will support scholarships, faculty research and programs. The sold-out event featured two-term former President George W. Bush as its special guest and keynote speaker. The […]

Despite its humble office space inside Johnson-McFarlane Hall, the University of Denver’s Center for Sustainability packs a big, eco-driven punch. The center’s newest initiative, the DU Bike Share program, launched Monday.  Spearheaded by the undergraduate student sustainability committee, the program will provide 10 new bicycles, a helmet and a U-Lock […]

For a lot of first-year students, coming to college is their first big adventure. For James MacDougall, the University of Denver is just the latest chapter in a life filled with adventure. In 2011, MacDougall, who describes himself as a “bit of a loner,” spent five months walking the Appalachian […]