Autumn 2025
              
              Features
FEATURE
At DU, mentorship is at the heart of the student experience. Here, students don’t just make connections—they find the people who spark discovery, open doors, and help them thrive long after graduation.
FEATURE
For this special photo essay, we invited DU alumni to return to campus with camera in hand and memories in mind. Together, their photos capture how DU shapes lives and connects our community across generations.
FEATURE
For veterans with PTSD, service dogs offer more than comfort. DU researchers are digging into the science of how these animals change lives.
Departments
ACADEMICS
Elizabeth Loboa brings a passion for holistic student success and a problem-solving approach to leadership to the University of Denver.
DENVER, OUR DENVER
DU’s longtime and recently retired architect Mark Rodgers explains why DU has some of the most breathtaking buildings in Denver—and how it will stay that way into the future.`
PUBLIC GOOD
Six DU engineering students created a device to make catheter insertions faster, safer, and less painful—gaining real-world experience while advancing patient care.
Credit: DU Special Collections
Credit: DU Special Collections
INBOX
University of Denver Magazine readers respond to stories in the Spring '25 issue.
DENVER, OUR DENVER
From ghost stories to campus conspiracies, test your knowledge of DU’s most legendary tales.
DENVER, OUR DENVER
Whether you’re returning to campus for an event or a trip down memory lane, make sure you stop by the new University of Denver Bookstore.
ARTS & CULTURE
DU doctoral students Daniel Eduardo Ruiz and Mary Helen Callier share excerpts from their breakthrough poetry collections.
DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
At DU, mentorship is more than a meeting—it’s a mindset. Through meaningful one-on-one connections, students find support, direction, and the confidence to move forward and make an impact.
ARTS & CULTURE
Luke Marran (BSBA ’21), former president of the DU Cooking Club, shares a ginger snap recipe.
Forever Crimson & Gold
ALUMNI STORIES
With every bouquet, Quilen Blackwell (MS ’15) transforms vacant lots into solar-powered flower farms, creating jobs for young people and reimagining what’s possible in urban neighborhoods.
ALUMNI STORIES
Driven by a passion for food, Krissy Scommegna’s small farm in California hand-harvests 30 tons of chiles a year—bringing bold global flavors to kitchens nationwide.
ALUMNI STORIES
Denver Nordic skier and recent graduate Sidney Barbier (BS ’25) was honored with the 2025 Honda Inspiration Award by the Collegiate Women's Sports Awards (CWSA).
ALUMNI STORIES
This year’s honorees include individuals whose professional accomplishments and societal contributions demonstrate excellence in education, information technology, and financial leadership.
                          















