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Alumna builds a business around edible insects

by × on January 19, 2018 at 2:08 pm ×

Insects — whether crickets, locusts or ants — can be quite the pests. But for Wendy Lu McGill (MA ’12), they present an opportunity to cater to adventurous eaters looking to shake up their palates with an unusual but nutritional delicacy. McGill is CEO and founder of Rocky Mountain Micro […]

"I think it’s important for mankind to push boundaries and explore. Exploration is naturally coursing through our veins," says Robb Kulin. Photo courtesy of NASA

DU engineering grad is part of NASA’s new crop of astronauts

by × on September 29, 2017 at 10:47 am ×

“Star Trek” had Kirk, Picard and Spock. Now NASA has Robb Kulin (BS ’04), a University of Denver alumnus who is one of 12 out of more than 18,000 applicants to be selected for the 2017 astronaut candidate program. While his future missions may include seeking out new life and […]

“To serve in the highest leadership role of any organization is a privilege. To do so at an organization like Rocky Mountain PBS is truly extraordinary,” says Amanda Mountain. Photo courtesy of RMPBS

University College grad advances to the top at Rocky Mountain PBS

by × on September 28, 2017 at 4:01 pm ×

Amanda Mountain (MPS ’15) has been busy the last two years. Not only did she become a first-time mom, but she has risen to the top of Denver’s nonprofit media world as president and CEO of Rocky Mountain Public Media, the parent company of Rocky Mountain PBS. If anyone knows […]