University of Colorado Denver

10/03/2026

During CU Innovation Day, CU Denver alums and professors showcased their research, businesses, and creative projects. Among the presenters were Mekella and Julie Butterfield, who are recent graduates of the master's in entrepreneurship program. They showcased their innovation through their business, Ella’s Charm, a costumed character entertainment service.

🔗 Find out about the other CU Denver exhibitors at the event: https://ucdenver.info/4hYpZpE

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10/03/2026

Students can access low-cost shipping or free pickup options by ordering commencement regalia before Oct. 11!

📅 Through Oct. 11, students can:
arrange to pick up their regalia for free on campus or ship their regalia to home (25 to 30 days) for $19.10.

📅 Through Nov. 1, students can:
get their regalia through expedited ship-to-home (14 to 20 days) for $29.65.

📅 On Nov. 17 and 18, students can:
pay a walk-up fee and get their cap and gown at Cap and Gown Pick Up for $40.

📅 On Dec. 12, students can:
pay a walk-up fee and get their cap and gown before the ceremony for $40.

Please note that the full cost of regalia includes shipping and rental fees.

🔗Students can order their regalia now:

The official CU Denver commencement website: Your guide to celebrating the academic achievements of CU Denver students.

10/01/2026

Meet Nayzeth, a first-generation student who earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from University of Colorado Denver. As a Lynx, she found mentors, opportunities and a community that helped her discover a passion for supporting others.

“It was really an environment that gave me so much opportunity to grow and to network in and because of that, I was able to be so successful and really love what I was doing.”

Now working at CU Denver, Nayzeth is helping students and giving back to the community.

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10/01/2026

FAFSA is open for the 2027-28 academic year!

Begin the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) now to avoid future stress and make sure to add CU Denver using our school code: 004508.

Here are some of our top tips for filing the FAFSA:
1️⃣ File early to maximize your financial aid opportunities.
2️⃣ Collect required documents ahead of time.
3️⃣ Give yourself time. Expect to spend 30 to 60 minutes filing out your FAFSA.
4️⃣ Make sure to include contributors, such as parents, to add their financial information.

Need help navigating financial aid and FAFSA? 🔗 Connect with CU Denver's financial aid team for assistance: https://ucdenver.info/3V8rGYU

09/29/2026

On Friday, CU Denver was joined by the band Between Friends, who headlined our second annual Lynx Live concert.

Students enjoyed rides, food, merch, and live music on the Tivoli Quad as part of this student life event.

09/26/2026

CU Denver’s basketball teams played this week as part of the second annual Homecoming celebration. The teams are part of CU Denver’s club sports program.

🔗 See photos from the games and learn more about club sports at CU Denver: https://ucdenver.info/4iKQa48

09/24/2026

CU Denver is once again ranked No. 1 in Colorado for social mobility by U.S. News & World Report, and many of our undergraduate programs are highly ranked in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region. 🎉

🔗 Learn more about these and many more CU Denver rankings: https://ucdenver.info/4dNfSl1

09/23/2026

Carla Gutierrez transferred to the CU Denver School of Public Affairs from the Community College of Denver as a nontraditional student pursuing a new career path. She felt there was no better choice for her to meet her moment.

“Coming to CU Denver was the best decision I made. I actually cried when I got my acceptance. I was so excited to be here. I still am,” said Gutierrez.

🔗 Learn what inspired Gutierrez to pursue a degree at CU Denver: https://ucdenver.info/3TgF64s

09/18/2026

We kicked off our Homecoming events today with our Lynx Day of Service!

During this annual event, students and employees donate their time to projects on campus and around Denver that help our local community.

🔗 Find out more about the projects our Lynx participated in today: https://ucdenver.info/4dcsMZV

09/17/2026

What does job-ready training look like for CU Denver arts and media students?

Career readiness doesn’t stop at technical skills. In fact, 3D Graphics & Animation program graduate Noah Kentwortz found that developing his ability to take feedback while at CU Denver’s College of Arts & Media was what defined him as a creative.

➡️ Find out how Kentwortz’s experience at CU Denver gave him both the hard and soft skills that are propelling his career today:

Not many people can say they achieved the career of their childhood dreams, but Noah Kentwortz is among the select few who can. Growing up in northern 3D Graphics & Animation students at CU Denver get training and experience that mimic what it’s like to work in the industry today.