Winter 2022 Stories
FEATURES
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Recognition for Research
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DU joins the ranks of the nation’s top research institutions
In December 2021, the University of Denver learned that...
Feature
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...
DEPARTMENTS
Academics
With funding from DU, students take on research challenges
Daniel Linseman wants to spread the word: The University of Denver believes so strongly in the value of inquiry and discovery that...
Arts
A violist’s new CD captures the romance of Russian sonatas
Compared with its siblings in the violin family—the diminutive fiddle on the one hand and the voluptuous cello on the other—the viola...
Athletics
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 University of Denver was far from smooth and simple—in part...
Sustainability
DU accelerates the pace of its carbon-neutrality efforts
Denverites, famous for their love of the outdoors, learned last summer that they’d be better off staying inside. Thanks to raging California...
NEWS
From the Chancellor
DU cultivates a research model that serves students and improves the world
The teacher-scholar model is at the heart of DU’s identity. It’s what draws great faculty members and graduate students from across the...
Digital Exclusive
From broken heart to open heart: How a DU alum navigated the ‘Deep Ocean of Grief’
The scenario was unimaginable, until it wasn’t. Along with his wife, Bryan Welch (BA ’81) felt, for...
News
DU helps analyze push for federal basic income
Even as millions of people lost money during the 2020 pandemic, wealth grew for those at the top, including Denver entrepreneur and...
Digital Exclusive
When it comes to book clubs, the plot always thickens
“Outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside of a dog, it’s too dark to read.”— GROUCHO...
Digital Exclusive
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 101, a new University of Denver Magazine online feature, introduces...
News
New solar panels boost DU energy
New solar arrays atop 18 of DU’s 88 buildings are cutting the University’s carbon footprint in line with its 25 sustainability goals...
Digital Exclusive
A visiting artist helps students develop their style
Jing Qin joined the School of Art and Art History just a few months ago, but already she’s had a big impact...
News
DU ranks second in the country for study abroad participation
The University of Denver, long known for its robust commitment to international education, ranks second in the country for undergraduate participation in...
News
A generous gift from the late Joy Burns supports an array of programs
Joy Burns’ name already graces many sites on the University of Denver campus, and now, thanks to a substantial estate gift, her...
From the Executive Editor
With 2022 upon us, DU embraces a research triumph
Happy New Year, and welcome to winter.
Not only is this the winter edition of the University of Denver...
ALUMNI CONNECTIONS
Class Notes
Class Notes: Winter 2022
1960
Sandra Dallas (BA ’60) was inducted into the Colorado Authors’ Hall of Fame. Sandra began her writing career...
Profile
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,...
In Memoriam
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...
Profile
The veterans
Joshua Oakley (MBA ’17)
Joshua Oakley has been wheeling and dealing in real estate and other enterprises since he...
Profile
The veterans
Jeni Hunniecutt (PhD ’18)
When Jeni Hunniecutt ended her eight-year stint in the Army National Guard and came to...
