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Researchers at DU's Pardee Institute cataloged more than 100,000 overseas trips taken by leaders from 200+ countries in the past 35 years, and the results help us understand how the world has changed. ✈️ https://bit.ly/3MwkwJr

📌 @theconversation.com
#DUNewsroom x #UniversityofDenver

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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. 🌼 Keep reading here: https://bit.ly/4iX95a9

#DUMagazine x #UniversityofDenver

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Faculty and Staff Grants October 2025 | University of Denver

We are pleased to acknowledge the outstanding faculty and staff who were granted awards and funding in October 2025. Learn more about their innovative work that continues to drive impactful advancements in our community: https://bit.ly/48BpPyE

#DUNewsroom x #UniversityofDenver

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Discover the recipients of the University of Denver's 2025 Staff Awards in this #DUNewsroom feature, honoring staff members for their exceptional commitment and contributions to our campus community.

⭐ https://bit.ly/3KwVb1l

📸 Dylan Lindsey

Due to the expected hazardous driving conditions from anticipated snow overnight, the University of Denver will move to a delayed start at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

For more information, please visit du.edu/weather.

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#InMemoriam | "It is with deep sadness that I share the news of the passing of Chancellor Emeritus Dwight Smith, whose leadership and presence shaped our community in countless ways. With his passing, the University of Denver has lost one of its most tireless champions."

❤️💛 https://bit.ly/4pQ1pZv

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With a DU degree and a background in food systems, Krissy Scommegna is running a 10-acre farm producing 30 tons of chiles a year—entirely by hand. Learn more about her story here: https://tinyurl.com/d94jk5nk

📸 Boonville Barn

#DUMagazine x #UniversityofDenver

Nice feature highlighting #astronomy research at @uofdenver.bsky.social! Always a treat to show off our beautiful observatory as well. 🔭🧪 @chamberlin-obs.bsky.social

Meet Colorado’s New Cricket and the DU Instructor Who Found It | University of Denver

Expert birder Ted Floyd is known at DU for his bird migration classes in the College of Professional Studies—but one unusual nighttime chirp heard on campus led him to document #Colorado’s first Japanese burrowing cricket.

🦗 https://bit.ly/3MewPtI
#DUNewsroom x #UniversityofDenver

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The University'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. 📐 https://bit.ly/4i6qTil

#DUMagazine x #UniversityofDenver

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Did you know DU is among the top 10 doctoral-granting universities with the highest percentage of undergrads who #StudyAbroad, according to the Institute of International Education? 🌎

Discover more in the #DUNewsroom: https://bit.ly/47QLPGU

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Did you know #Colorado residents are eligible for waived application fees on our Master's degree programs through December 1, 2025? Discover DU's diverse graduate offerings and apply today! ➡️ https://bit.ly/476Cqt7

#HigherEd x #UniversityofDenver

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Ranked among the Top 100 colleges for #veterans, DU offers personalized support, strong academic opportunities, and meaningful connections from enrollment to graduation and beyond. 📚 https://bit.ly/43uew9X

#DUNewsroom x #UniversityofDenver

Denver study shows removing parking requirements results in more affordable housing being built | University of Denver University of Denver

Two DU professors collaborated with data scientists to model how removing parking requirements for new buildings could help thousands of Coloradans who struggle to afford housing. 🏠 Read more here: https://bit.ly/4p284iN

📌 @theconversation.com
#DUNewsroom x #AffordableHousing

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For veterans with PTSD, service dogs offer more than comfort. DU researchers are digging into the science of how these animals change lives. 🐾 https://bit.ly/3JlXPGW

📸: Freedom Service Dogs​
#Research x #DUMagazine

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The latest issue of the magazine is here, and so is your opportunity to get involved in mentorship at DU.​ Discover more in the #DUMagazine: https://bit.ly/3X6A6h0

🤝 @chamberlin-obs.bsky.social
#4DExperience x #UniversityofDenver

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#DUNewsroom | Homecoming took on an especially festive—and a frightfully fun— twist this year! From the Crimson Classic 5K to the stands of Magness Arena, students, alumni, and community members celebrated in costume and with plenty of spirit.

🎃 https://bit.ly/43FjOzm

#DUHomecoming

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#DUNewsroom | We are pleased to recognize the University of Denver faculty and staff who were awarded grants and honors for their outstanding projects in September 2025.

🏆 https://tinyurl.com/ved9dw39

New rivalries. Brighter lights. Nationally competitive programs. It’s a new day in Denver—we’re officially joining the West Coast Conference in 2026. https://bit.ly/3JFdyRp

#DU2WCC x #UniversityofDenver

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The autumn issue of the #DUMagazine will release soon! Here's a sneak peak of some of the furry friends you'll see featured in this issue. 🐾​

Join our mailing list today to ensure you never miss an issue! https://tinyurl.com/mry9xdu4
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Harnessing Social Connections to Treat Disease | University of Denver A dialysis clinic is rarely quiet. In open, fluorescent-lit rooms, patients sit side by side, connected to humming, rhythmic machines that fill the silence between them. For those living with end-stag...

#DUNewsroom | Connection is care. DU researchers reveal how strong social bonds can boost health and healing for those with end stage kidney disease.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑: http://bit.ly/3JnQRkt

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Participants running through a start/finish line marked by a large red 'Colorado Race Timing' arch in a park on a sunny day.

Participants stretching on a grassy field at the start line of a race, with a historical building with a conical roof in the background.

Another year of the #CrimsonClassic with a record turnout! Thanks to our incredible community for running, walking, and cheering each other on during this special tradition celebrating wellness, connection, and DU pride. More campus excitement is coming soon—#DUHomecoming is right around the corner!

Interdisciplinary Course Connects Biology, Astronomy, Physics and Filmmaking at Kennedy Mountain Campus Students at Kennedy Mountain Campus (KMC).

#DUNewsroom | An innovative, interdisciplinary course took DU students into the mountains to explore ecology, biology, and astronomy from micro and macro perspectives.

Discover more about their experience here: http://bit.ly/4o2oLdO

University of Denver Announces the 2025-2026 Public Impact Fellows | University of Denver The University of Denver is excited to welcome the eighth cohort of Public Impact Fellows, a program run by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs in partnership with the Division of University...

#DUNewsroom: Meet DU’s 2025–2026 #PublicImpactFellows! Nine faculty members from across campus will spend this academic year learning how to share their research with the world—by engaging with journalists, policymakers, and the public.

🔗 : http://bit.ly/4hcRlX4

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Aerial view of the University of Denver's campus surrounded by lush greenery and walkways, with distant mountains visible under a cloudy sky.

It's that time of year when the temperature drops, the leaves start changing, and campus feels a little more like home. 🍂

📸: Dylan Lindsey
#Colorado x #UniversityofDenver

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#DUNewsroom | The University of Denver has joined a global movement to make well-being central to campus life with the adoption of the #OkanaganCharter. This commitment strengthens DU's dedication to community, connection, and the public good. ✍️ 🌎

Read more: https://bit.ly/4hg7kDZ

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#ICYMI | Colorado residents can take advantage of waived application fees for our Master’s degree programs until December 1, 2025! 🌟 Explore our comprehensive graduate degree offerings, designed to foster independent learning, research, and professional growth.

Apply today: https://bit.ly/476Cqt7

👏❤️💛

Faculty and Staff Grants From Summer 2025 | University of Denver May Faculty and Staff GrantsRestrictedCasey Myers, Ritchie School of Engineering & Computer ScienceFunder: RestrictedAbstract: RestrictedPreoperative planning for surgical treatment of patellar instabilityChadd Clary; Casey Myers, Ritchie School of Engi...

#DUNewsroom | The University extends its sincere congratulations to the faculty and staff who received grants during the summer of 2025. We're proud to recognize their accomplishments and are confident in the positive impact they'll make.

Learn more about the awardees here: https://bit.ly/3IPf2bs

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A person wearing sunglasses and a helmet is engaged in via ferrata climbing on a rocky mountain terrain, secured with safety cables and gear.

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#DUNewsroom | First Ascent takes students to DU’s James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus for a weekend of exploration, connection, and growth. Hear directly from students—sharing everything from thoughtful takeaways to comedic one-liners—about this unforgettable tradition. ⛰️ https://bit.ly/42nlH38