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Anonymous 4 visits Newman Center for a little holiday harmony

Anonymous 4 visits Newman Center for a little holiday harmony

From Gregorian chants to the Beach Boys to the pop-influenced groups on NBC’s “The Sing-Off,” there’s always been something about voices singing together in harmony that thrills the human spirit. “When you see people working together in harmony, whether it’s music or not, that kind of corporate unity of intent […]

Straight Shooter

Straight Shooter

Compromise and common sense mark the career of Wyoming Senator Mike Enzi.

Stoked

Stoked

Alumna Keri Herman is at the top of her game as one of the best female freeskiers in the world.

Blame the Banks?

Blame the Banks?

Professor George DeMartino says economists also had a hand in causing America’s Great Recession.

DU launches initiative to educate lawyers of tomorrow in a new way

DU launches initiative to educate lawyers of tomorrow in a new way

The University of Denver is leading a charge that will change the way today’s lawyers are taught to navigate tomorrow’s legal world, battle-testing students while they are still in the classroom and challenging them to think like lawyers instead of law students. In August, the DU-based Institute for the Advancement […]

Newman Center transforms into holiday showcase of dance and music

Newman Center transforms into holiday showcase of dance and music

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the University of Denver’s Newman Center for the Performing Arts, where 10 different local and national performers and performing arts groups will perform holiday shows throughout the month. Here’s a look at what’s on tap. Tickets for all concerts are available […]

Sporting Event of the Week: DU vs. Texas Southern in men’s basketball

Sporting Event of the Week: DU vs. Texas Southern in men’s basketball

Following a road game at Utah State on Wednesday night, the University of Denver men’s basketball team returns to Magness Arena to take on Texas Southern at 4 p.m. on Dec. 3. This marks the first-ever meeting between the Pioneers and Eagles, who won the Southwestern Athletic Conference regular season […]

Three Questions: Seth Masket on DU’s 2012 presidential debate

Three Questions: Seth Masket on DU’s 2012 presidential debate

Seth Masket, an associate professor in DU’s Department of Political Science, teaches classes on local, regional and national American political issues, including election campaigns and parties. Masket has been with the University of Denver since 2004. He is the author of No Middle Ground: How Informal Party Organizations Control Nominations […]

Sporting Event of the Week: DU vs. Miami in hockey

Sporting Event of the Week: DU vs. Miami in hockey

The University of Denver men’s ice hockey team faces off against the Miami University RedHawks at 7:07 p.m. Nov. 26 at DU’s Magness Arena in the second day of the Denver Cup Classic. DU Head Coach George Gwozdecky is coaching his 1,000th career game as a collegiate coach. Gwozdecky served […]

Lamont Featured Performance: 13th Annual Holiday Carillon Concert

Lamont Featured Performance: 13th Annual Holiday Carillon Concert

Nothing brings in the holiday spirit like the ringing of bells. “The holidays and bells just seem to be made for each other,” says DU Carillonneur Carol Jickling Lens. At DU’s annual holiday carillon concert this year, Lens will perform carols from around the world as well as familiar tunes […]

Professor opens door to mathematics

Professor opens door to mathematics

University of Denver mathematics Professor Alvaro Arias admits the theoretical, complex world of pure mathematics is dark, foreboding and foreign to many. That’s why he’s opening doors. Arias was named this year’s Faculty Service Award winner at DU’s Convocation on Oct. 5 in recognition of his involvement in outreach projects […]

Kingsley jumps to the head of conference volleyball stars

Kingsley jumps to the head of conference volleyball stars

Back in New York, Faimie Kingsley wasn’t happy with the academics at her local high school. So the Pioneers volleyball phenom talked her parents into letting her attend boarding school, even going so far as to fill out the financial aid applications on her own. She landed at The Hotchkiss […]

Taylor gift revs up scholarship fund

Taylor gift revs up scholarship fund

University of Denver alumni Andy and Barbara Taylor have announced a gift of $5 million, which will be added to the already-established Taylor Scholarship endowment of $1 million. The gift will provide scholarships to foster diversity among undergraduate students attending DU’s Daniels College of Business. The University has matched the […]

Sporting Event of the Week: DU vs. Southern Miss. in men’s basketball

Sporting Event of the Week: DU vs. Southern Miss. in men’s basketball

The University of Denver men’s basketball team returns to Magness Arena after a 2-0 start to the 2011–12 season. The Pioneers will take on Southern Mississippi at 7 p.m. Nov. 17. Denver is 2-0 against the Golden Eagles, last beating them during the 2005–06 Top of the World Classic in […]

Rycroft scoots along after pro hockey career

Rycroft scoots along after pro hockey career

You couldn’t blame Mark Rycroft (BSBA ’03) for choosing the University of Denver. When the aspiring hockey player first visited campus, the Colorado Avalanche had just hoisted its first Stanley Cup, and a new rink at the Ritchie Center was in development. And, perhaps most importantly for the freshman right […]