Alumni Stories

Ashely stands in Denver International Airport in front of a broadcast camera with a crowd behind her.

Going Places

Ashley Forest (MA ’21) had a successful career in broadcasting, but going back to school at University College took her career to new heights as spokesperson for Denver International Airport. Read more.

Tom Rodgers in the rotunda of the Colorado State Capitol

Compassion on K Street

Named one of Politico’s most powerful people on race, culture and politics in 2023, Tom Rodgers (BA ’83, JD ’86, LLM ’88) has spent decades fighting injustice in Washington, D.C. Read More.

DU's class of 2024 holds red and white pennants above their heads, spelling out "DU 24"

A photo four years in the making

Pandemic-era restrictions kept the Class of 2024 from taking their traditional class photo at the beginning of their DU journey.

Headshot of Colton Arciniaga

Up close and personal with Washington's diplomats

How Boettcher Scholar Colton Arciniaga’s time in the nation’s capital shaped his perspective on global diplomacy.

Headshot of Matthew Ziebarth

The story of sobriety isn’t black and white

Sturm College of Law alumnus Matt Ziebarth (JD ’22) reflects on getting clean, living in the “gray space” of recovery, and how the Collegiate Recovery Community helped him through it.

Headshot of Kevin Housley in Firefighter gear

Mental health in the firehouse

Firefighter Kevin Housley (BSBA ’00, MA ’24) has served his community for nearly two decades. Now, he’s focused on improving the mental health and well-being of his fellow first responders.