University of Denver Spring 2024

50 Reasons to Love DU

# 4

IT’S BEAUTIFUL HERE

A 125-acre haven in the middle of the buzzing Mile High City, DU’s main campus has it all: stately brick and stone buildings from the turn of the last century; sun-filled modern buildings with sweeping views and artistic touches; the historic urban forest that makes up the Chester M. Alter Arboretum; landmark spires and towers; and plenty of serene spots to sit and study or just relax, both inside and out. Consistently ranked as one of the country’s most beautiful campuses, we have no doubt this was a factor when Princeton Review ranked DU 13th in the nation last year for “these students love their college.”

“The DU campus is so beautiful! I love the campus in the fall as the leaves are changing and in early June when the campus is full of flowers and graduation excitement. These are my favorite times to host international delegations and show them the beauty of our urban campus.”

Our Community Loves...

THE OUTDOORS ARE OUR SPECIALTY Skiing, mountaineering, camping and other outdoor adventures generate $37 billion in consumer spending annually in Colorado and employ more than half a million people across the state. DU’s first-of-its-kind Leadership in Outdoor Recreation Industry (LORI) program combines public policy, law and business coursework to develop current and next-generation leaders and increase the diversity of the talent pipeline in the outdoor industry. 5 NO.