University of Denver Spring 2024

Contents Spring 2024

magazine.du.edu du-magazine@du.edu 303.871.2711 Volume 24, Issue 3

FEATURES 10 50 Reasons to Love DU

Co-Interim Vice Chancellor Shira Good Director of Communications Gretchen Pressley

As we look to the future, we celebrate the people, places and programs that make DU exceptional.

Director of Creative & Brand Management Amy Miller

18 Introducing the Denver Difference Campaign

Managing Editor Joy Hamilton

We took a good, long look at the future of higher education and thought: We can do better.

Senior Editor Heather Hein

Contributing Writers Emma Atkinson Janette Ballard Connor Mokrzycki Jordyn Reiland

DEPARTMENTS 4 Inbox

Contributing Designers Kelsey Evans Miles Woolen Production Designer Todd Fisher Photographer Wayne Armstrong Distribution Coordinator William Colner

6 Campus Update 9 Releases 35 Alumni Connections

DIGITAL EXCLUSIVES @ magazine.du.edu Don’t miss: Kings of College Hockey: Reliving DU’s Record-Breaking 10 National Championships Alumna Plays Essential Role for New York Giants as First Director of Wellness and Clinical Services Sounds of Hope: Lamont Partners with Children’s Hospital to Bring Live Music to Patients

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