DU student Stephanie Lopez — a sophomore criminology and Spanish major from Denver — was among seven individuals and organizations throughout the state recognized with an “Advancing Equality Award” on Dec. 8 from the Colorado Gay and Lesbian Fund (CGLF.) The youngest recipient at age 19, Lopez was awarded the […]

One of New York’s hottest chefs is now based in Denver, thanks to DU alumna Alicia Pokoik Deters. ChoLon Modern Asian Bistro, which opened Oct. 5 in the SugarCube Building at 16th and Blake streets, is a collaboration between chef Lon Symensma — formerly of Manhattan hotspots Spice Market and […]

Though it only lasted for 91 performances on Broadway, the 1997 musical Side Show — based on the real lives of conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton — scored five Tony nominations (including the first and only joint nomination for best actress in a musical) and has gained a cult […]

As we celebrate President’s Day on Feb. 21, it is important to remember that without President Abe Lincoln there would be no University of Denver. Although he never set foot in Colorado, Lincoln did set in motion events that led up to the founding of the University. He was a […]

Good or bad, several college lacrosse programs have the University of Denver teams in their crosshairs. Both the men’s and women’s squads earned favorable early nods from coaches in their respective conferences’ preseason polls: the men are ranked first in the Eastern College Athletic Conference and the women second in […]

The “brand guru” of a popular burrito chain told about 150 people — mostly University of Denver students gathered at the Daniels College of Business — not to wait to find their true passion.  “You’re not a 45-year-old man with a bunch of responsibilities; take advantage of the opportunity now. […]

In September 2010, State Department veteran Christopher Hill assumed the dean’s post at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies. During his 30-plus years of foreign service, Hill routinely has been at the frontlines of history, negotiating with the North Koreans, promoting peace in the Balkans and most recently, serving […]

The Women’s College will receive $25,000 for scholarships thanks to alumna Carter Prescott (BA English ’71). Prescott was selected as a contestant on the syndicated game show “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” in late 2010 and pledged her winnings to the college. The episode featuring Prescott aired Feb. 17. […]

DU’s Morgridge College of Education is part of a project aimed at improving children’s health in Colorado’s San Luis Valley and other rural communities in the state. The project, “Healthy Eaters, Lifelong Movers” (HELM), will increase student access to healthy meals, physical activity opportunities and quality physical education. DU is […]

Erin Bleakley is a DU student with some heart to give, and it’s going to show during the Feb. 18 benefit she’s hosting for the American Heart Association at the Tuscan Ballroom in DU’s Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Management. The senior business major and fashion designer — owner of Erin […]

When mothers with HIV/AIDS asked Karambu Ringera (PhD human communication studies ’07) for help to send their children — who would soon be orphans — to school, she didn’t just listen. She made a plan, rallied friends, raised funds and has since sent nearly 1,000 children to school in her […]

Aspiring chefs from DU’s Ricks Center for Gifted Children received a weeklong series of cooking lessons — including spending time with a professional chef —  during a special week called “intersession” for 5th–8th graders. During intersession, teachers create classes designed to encourage students to pursue a passion or discover a […]

The marquee in front of the old Denver Spoke building on East Evans Avenue has changed, but the shop’s affection for bicycles hasn’t gone anywhere. The decades-old purveyor of pedal power is reopening under new management and with a new theme. Even a new name — City Velo. “It will […]

Carter Prescott (BA English ’71) will be a contestant this week on ABC’s “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” and she has pledged to donate any winnings to the Women’s College to support scholarships. The segment featuring Prescott will air in Denver at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 17 on KMGH, channel […]

Six DU skiers competed in the alpine skiing competitions at the 25th annual winter World University Games held in Erzurum, Turkey, Jan. 29–Feb. 6. Jennie VanWagner, a sophomore from Traverse City, Mich., won gold in the women’s giant slalom event on Feb. 3 with a time of 1:53.26. In addition […]