Winter 2022

Powered by Purpose: DU's far-reaching research enterprise

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Powered by Purpose

With its far-reaching research enterprise, DU aims to advance knowledge, better lives and serve the public good In less...

Curbing the Toll of Mental Illness

Across the disciplines, researchers seek to ease human suffering  Anthony Fulginiti remembers when a family member, struggling with mental...

On the Frontlines of Fundamental Research

At the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, world-class researchers feed the innovation pipeline The University of Denver’s College...

Into the Vortex

In physics professor Mark Siemens’ lab, undergraduate and graduate students explore the laser’s potential as a tool for quantum computing and mechanics....

50 Years of Creativity and Innovation

From its earliest days, the University of Denver has shown a trailblazing spirit. Sidney Howe Short, one of DU’s first faculty...

Recognition for Research

DU joins the ranks of the nation’s top research institutions In December 2021, the University of Denver learned that...

Digital Exclusives

When it comes to book clubs, the plot always thickens

“Outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend....

Denver 101: On Humboldt Island, a historic district honors a legendary polymath

Editor’s Note: How well do you know the Mile High City? Denver...

A visiting artist helps students develop their style

Jing Qin joined the School of Art and Art History just a...

Departments

A violist’s new CD captures the romance of Russian sonatas

Compared with its siblings in the violin family—the diminutive fiddle on the...

Undaunted by challenges, a lacrosse star brings guts and grit to DU’s championship quest

AJ Mercurio’s journey to becoming a Division I lacrosse player at the...

DU accelerates the pace of its carbon-neutrality efforts

Denverites, famous for their love of the outdoors, learned last summer that...

With funding from DU, students take on research challenges

Daniel Linseman wants to spread the word: The University of Denver believes...

Online Exclusives

Alumni Connections

Class Notes: Winter 2022

1960 Sandra Dallas (BA ’60) was inducted into the Colorado Authors’ Hall of Fame. Sandra began her writing career...

Alumnus nominated as ambassador to Norway

Marc Nathanson (BA ’67) In 1966, Marc Nathanson (BA ’67) joined a DU professor on a visit to Norway,...

A DU archive helps an out-of-state family delve into its Denver chapter

Unraveling Mysteries As Martin Cowan, 86, grew curiouser and curiouser about his grandfather, daughter Alison, a former New York...

The veterans

Joshua Oakley (MBA ’17) Joshua Oakley has been wheeling and dealing in real estate and other enterprises since he...

The veterans

Jeni Hunniecutt (PhD ’18) When Jeni Hunniecutt ended her eight-year stint in the Army National Guard and came to...

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