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Autumn 2025
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Features

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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.

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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.

A woman sits with a black service dog.

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

Provost Elizabeth Loboa standing for a portrait on campus

ACADEMICS

Elizabeth Loboa brings a passion for holistic student success and a problem-solving approach to leadership to the University of Denver.

Former University Architect Mark rodgers on campus

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.`

A student using a vein viewing device at the Senior Design Symposium

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.

Students participate in a Spring Carnival tricycle race in front of University Hall.

Credit: DU Special Collections

Credit: DU Special Collections

INBOX

University of Denver Magazine readers respond to stories in the Spring '25 issue.

Behold the Bird in Flight book cover

RELEASES

Let these stories and sounds take you away.

Drone photo of the DU campus at sunset

DENVER, OUR DENVER

From ghost stories to campus conspiracies, test your knowledge of DU’s most legendary tales.

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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.

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ARTS & CULTURE

DU doctoral students Daniel Eduardo Ruiz and Mary Helen Callier share excerpts from their breakthrough poetry collections.

A 4D peer mentor speaks with students.

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. 

A ginger snap cookie

ARTS & CULTURE

Luke Marran (BSBA ’21), former president of the DU Cooking Club, shares a ginger snap recipe.

Forever Crimson & Gold

Quilen Blackwell sitting on stairs holding a floral arrangement

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.

Krissy Scommegna standing in a field

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.

A portrait photo of Sidney Barbier

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).

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ALUMNI STORIES

This year’s honorees include individuals whose professional accomplishments and societal contributions demonstrate excellence in education, information technology, and financial leadership.