Be a Part of
Shaping the Future of the
University of Denver

As the DU Impact 2025 Strategic Plan nears its end, it's time to look ahead with fresh eyes and renewed energy. Higher education is facing some big challenges. But with every challenge comes an opportunity to make bold progress. That's where DU Forward comes in.

What’s DU Forward?

It's our next chapter—a chance to rethink our goals, prioritize what really matters, and dream up new, shared ambitions for our future. It’s an opportunity to come together in meaningful ways to collaborate and align resources toward mission-critical objectives. Together, we'll empower DU to move forward in ways that highlight the incredible value and impact of a DU education, drive enrollment demand, and set the stage for our university to thrive for generations to come.

Let’s Work Together

We are in an increasingly challenging era for higher education. From financial pressures and budget constraints to rapidly changing technology and evolving student needs, universities across the nation are feeling the squeeze. We’re also dealing with increased competition, an enrollment cliff, and the pressing need to demonstrate the value of a college degree. But these challenges aren’t just hurdles—they’re opportunities for us to innovate, adapt and grow stronger together. At DU, we see these obstacles as a call to action. It’s a chance to rally our community and build a brighter, more resilient future.

Why Should You Get Involved?

DU Forward is all about teamwork. It's about every one of us—students, faculty, and staff—coming together to share our unique insights and ideas. Together we will take a hard look at processes, tools, programs, and more through the lens of this current higher education climate. By breaking down silos and making sure we are working as efficiently as possible, we will enable DU to achieve even greater success that will benefit our students, faculty, staff, and the world around us.

Our Goal

DU Forward is our strategic game plan, and it's powered by the Denver Difference—the unique spirit that sets our university apart.

Let’s get creative, be vulnerable in sharing our ideas and pave the way forward together. The future of DU is in our hands, and we’re stronger when we work as one. As individuals, we can’t see every corner on campus—but we can use our diverse viewpoints to come up with new ideas to help DU continue to grow, even during challenging times.