The University of Denver is at the top of its game. U.S. News & World Report recently ranked us 90th among national doctoral institutions, and our Daniels College of Business was recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the world’s top five schools for producing graduates with high […]
The audience gathered close, watching in rapt silence as robed monks hunched over a large table, gently tapping metal funnels to place jewel-hued sand in a pattern. Grain by grain, images began to emerge—stylized icons symbolizing the nature of the world and the energy of the universe. Grain by grain, […]
Karen Argust is the first to admit that her daughter is “difficult.” Her adopted child has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, reactive attachment disorder, oppositional defiant disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. The 17-year-old, who acts more like a 13-year-old, also is showing signs of personality disorders. But for […]
How’s this for a typical day: Up by 5:30 a.m. In the cold pool by 6 a.m. Chomp down an egg sandwich while scooting across campus for an 8 a.m. class. Finish classes at 1 p.m.—do homework ’til 2:45 p.m. Then back to the pool for practice from 3 to […]
It’s a fall Friday night and fans are flowing into Magness Arena to watch their beloved Pioneers hockey team battle another opponent. Twenty-four hours later, Pioneers fans again file into the arena, but instead of ice, a waxed basketball court shines bright. Most event-goers take the drastic change for granted, […]
Donald and Susan Sturm, owners of Denver-based American National Bank, have given $20 million to the University of Denver College of Law. The gift is the largest single donation in the 112-year history of the law school and among the largest gifts ever to the University. The school has been […]
On Oct. 8, 2003, DU law student Berry White received devastating news: His vivacious 21-year-old sister had been killed in what was thought to be a drug-related crime. Her case is still waiting to be heard by a grand jury. After White got over the initial shock, he made the […]
During her summer internship, third-year psychology doctoral student Katie McChesney lived in a bullet-ridden apartment in a city clogged with cemeteries—reminders of the war that devastated Sarajevo a decade ago. The sights, the people and the stories of individuals who lived through the Bosnian siege in the 1990s are equipping […]
After graduating with a BFA in 1967, Jane (Leland) Langdon had difficulty finding work as an artist. “There wasn’t guidance in that era,” she says. “It was sort of a tumultuous time.” It wasn’t until 15 years ago that Langdon was able to get reacquainted with her first love. Langdon […]
A letter in your fall issue [Editorial Notes] reminded me of faculty members I recall. I came to DU in the summer of 1949 mostly because of a favorable response from the housing people. Another university offered no help at a time when housing was short, but the DU folks […]
Young voters long have been underrepresented at the polls. But with millions of college-age voters up for grabs, the youth vote could turn the tide in the 2004 presidential election.
Nutritious food offerings abound on campus, but DU students typically choose quick over healthy.
Late one muggy August night in 2001, four grown men boarded a New Jersey roller coaster called the Dragon Wagon and buckled up for the ride. There was only one problem: The Dragon Wagon is a kiddie coaster and couldn’t pull the weight. So, two men got out and pushed. […]
Behind the scenes, a winning sports medicine team helps the Pioneers shine.
Imagine you want to arrange a meeting in Denver. You are looking for a beautiful facility, managed by knowledgeable staff, with well-appointed conference rooms, good food and professional service. Soon, you will find that facility on the University of Denver campus. In August, DU’s School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism […]