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Founded in 1864 — just a few years after the city of Denver itself was founded—the University of Denver is one of the country's premier private universities. The University's 125-acre campus, a few miles south of downtown Denver, is home to about 12,000 students hailing from all regions of the United States and 83 other countries. The University offers more than 100 undergraduate programs of study

and more than 120 graduate and professional programs. DU is recognized as a Doctoral/Very High Research University (or “R1”) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Regardless of what they study, University of Denver students embark on a personal educational journey that helps them find and follow their individual purpose. The University of Denver may delete posts or comments that promote for-profit ventures that do not comply with DU policies. Posts that are grossly off-topic, abusive, contain profanity, pornography, are threatening, contain discriminatory language or language of bias or hate, and the like will not be tolerated. This page is moderated by DU staff to maintain safety and ensure appropriate interactions. Posts concerning safety and discrimination will be brought to the immediate attention of Campus Safety and/or Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

By building relationships across generations, DU students are helping address social isolation among local seniors and s...
08/24/2026

By building relationships across generations, DU students are helping address social isolation among local seniors and strengthening the community. https://bit.ly/4zTuJUP 🤝

The Colorado Sun recently highlighted DU’s chapter, which brings students and older adults together to foster meaningful relationships and help combat the social isolation that can accompany aging.

📸 Kevin Simpson, The Colorado Sun

08/18/2026
Five DU faculty members have earned   U.S. Scholar awards for 2026-27—the highest number in University history. 🏅 https:...
08/13/2026

Five DU faculty members have earned U.S. Scholar awards for 2026-27—the highest number in University history. 🏅 https://bit.ly/4zd7i8o

From Botswana to Taiwan, they’ll travel to six countries across five continents to teach, conduct research, and build global partnerships. Discover their journeys ahead in this feature.

📌 The Fulbright Program

Nearly half of today's   are unpaid. 💼 https://bit.ly/3RYfbhl DU's Summer Internship Award program supports students by ...
08/11/2026

Nearly half of today's are unpaid. 💼 https://bit.ly/3RYfbhl

DU's Summer Internship Award program supports students by providing financial assistance, enabling them to take advantage of valuable experiential learning opportunities that might otherwise be inaccessible. Learn more about this initiative and how to participate in the .

The Newman Center's educational initiatives are bringing world-class artists into classrooms, concert halls, and communi...
08/05/2026

The Newman Center's educational initiatives are bringing world-class artists into classrooms, concert halls, and community spaces, helping thousands of K-12 students explore new cultures, musical traditions, and creative possibilities each year. 🎶 Continue reading in the : https://bit.ly/3TEJpq7

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  Kendall Desmond found DU's Sturm College of Law co-founder George Manly’s 19th-century diary in a box of old books. Tr...
08/04/2026

Kendall Desmond found DU's Sturm College of Law co-founder George Manly’s 19th-century diary in a box of old books. Travel through time and continue reading with The Denver Post. ⤵️

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When the Parker resident stumbled upon a faded leatherbound Excelsior Diary from 1896 in a box of old books given to her husband by family friends, she didn’t immediately realize the trip she would embark on.

There's no place like Homecoming. ❤️💛 https://bit.ly/4xj7DokSave the date and join the DU community in October for a wee...
08/03/2026

There's no place like Homecoming. ❤️💛 https://bit.ly/4xj7Dok

Save the date and join the DU community in October for a week of campus pride, traditions, and unforgettable moments. Whether you're cheering on against Boston College, running the Crimson Classic 5K, or reconnecting with alumni, there's something for everyone.

Whatever brings you to campus, welcome home.

🗓️ October 21 - 24, 2026
📌 University of Denver Alumni

One DU alumnus is helping deliver lifesaving care from the sky. ☁️ https://bit.ly/4x5y94r From rural clinics in Rwanda t...
07/29/2026

One DU alumnus is helping deliver lifesaving care from the sky. ☁️ https://bit.ly/4x5y94r

From rural clinics in Rwanda to communities across Africa, engineering alumnus Ryan Patterson (MS '09) is helping build the autonomous drone behind Zipline's lifesaving delivery network.

📌 University of Denver Alumni
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Great universities are built by generous communities. 🤝 https://bit.ly/4wbVNLXAt this year's Founders Celebration, the U...
07/27/2026

Great universities are built by generous communities. 🤝 https://bit.ly/4wbVNLX

At this year's Founders Celebration, the University honored recipients of the Founders Medal—DU's highest honor—as well as DU Loyal donors who have supported the University for 35 years. Learn how their generosity and decades of commitment continue to shape the DU community in this feature.

DU researchers are advancing the future of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's research. 🔬 https://bit.ly/4w1rxDYAssociate Profe...
07/22/2026

DU researchers are advancing the future of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's research. 🔬 https://bit.ly/4w1rxDY

Associate Professor Sunil Kumar and researchers in the Kumar Lab are developing synthetic protein mimetics with the potential to slow or halt the progression of neurodegenerative diseases. Discover more in this feature.

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