University of Denver Spring 2025

DU breaks ground on state-of-the-art S TEM Horizons building N e w sroom University of Denver

This spring, the University of Denver broke ground on the new STEM Horizons building, an 87,000-square foot facility on the south end of campus that will serve as a hub for the next generation of scientific discovery and multidisciplinary collaboration. The building will provide state-of-the-art lab spaces, incubator space for local companies and opportunities for all students and faculty to further advance DU’s R1 research excellence. The University’s research volume has tripled in the past decade, with faculty making discoveries in foundational science research that have had a tangible impact on clinical sciences. STEM Horizons’ ultramodern facilities and equipment will standardize

and enhance on-campus research, accelerating faculty’s ability to consistently contribute scholarship and solutions to significant 21st century challenges. In line with the 4D Experience, the facility will also ensure that all students, regardless of major, have opportunities to participate in experiential learning. They will be able to connect with the companies renting lab space in the new building, gaining valuable internship and networking

experiences. Read more about STEM Horizons on page 16.

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