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“Mentorship means that I’m preparing students, friends, and colleagues to be global citizens in a very pluralistic world,” she says. Morgan has this piece of advice for current students: “Don’t do it alone, lean on your village. It is so important to recognize that, in this world, we need each other.” Transformed by DU, Dan S. Whittemore now helps other transform The University of Denver was part of Dan S. Whittemore’s (BSBA ’63, JD ’72) story long before he first stepped foot on campus. His father attended DU on the GI Bill after World War II and chose accounting because “DU had the best program in the West.” That decision proved life-changing for the Whittemore family, transforming their financial future and opening the door for several children, including Dan, to attend the University. “It really was a family-defining experience,” he says. Whittemore earned his undergraduate degree in business and later returned for a law degree. He credits both with shaping his professional success and lifelong connection to the University. Now, Whittemore and his wife, Beth, champion expanded educational opportunities for students at DU. Their contributions have impacted the Sturm College of Law, Daniels College of Business, Graduate School of Social Work, and Lamont School of Music.

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UNIVERSITY OF DENVER MAGAZINE | AUTUMN 2025