University of Denver Spring 2026

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lowering operating costs, and meeting city and state building performance standards. “This is an exciting first step as we work towards achieving carbon neutrality at the University of Denver,” says Chancellor Jeremy Haefner. “Our partnership with Pivot Energy has allowed us to expand the number of rooftop solar installations we have on campus as well as develop the off-site net metering projects across Colorado. This is our commitment to building a better world and a better future for our students.” DU and Pivot Energy view the project as both a local achievement and a replicable model for policy-enabled renewable energy solutions across Colorado and beyond.

total more than 27 megawatts of renewable energy capacity, with remaining sites expected to be completed by 2027. The project serves three central goals: fully eliminating electricity emissions on the DU campus,

New Sculptures Come to DU’s Campus

For nearly 100 years, the University of Denver and the Denver Art Museum have partnered to create educational, experiential, and community-building opportunities that enrich both institutions and the broader Denver community. Building on that long standing collaboration, DU and DAM have announced the Denver Art Museum Sculpture Collection at the University of Denver. The collection features seven major outdoor sculptures that will be installed across the DU campus over the next 18 months (including “Lao Tzu” by Mark di Suvero, shown here). Some of the sculptures will be on display in Colorado for the first time, while others are returning to public view in a new community-centered setting. The artworks will be installed in phases; the first phase will begin with works installed during the spring of 2026, and all phases will end with a community celebration in summer 2027. The University is working with interested donors to fund the transportation and installation of the sculptures, as well as the continued maintenance and conservation of the art. The Denver Art Museum Sculpture Collection will be prominently featured in a new DU Art Walk, which will weave together existing sculptures located across the DU campus and the new sculptures contributed by DAM. This DU Art Walk is the first step in the creation of a holistic art experience that will encompass the new DAM Sculpture Collection, existing art collections and galleries, and performing art opportunities. “We are excited to expand access to art that both the DU and Denver communities will be able to enjoy,” says Chancellor Jeremy Haefner. “The University of Denver

and the Denver Art Museum share a long-standing vision and commitment toward access to culture and education. These new installations will allow everyone to enjoy the sculptures as they move through their daily lives.” “This project is truly transformative for the University of Denver,” says Geoffrey Shamos, director of DU’s Vicki Myhren Gallery and curator of the University Art Collections. “It turns the campus into a living museum, integrating major works of contemporary sculpture into the fabric of everyday life.”

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UNIVERSITY OF DENVER MAGAZINE | SPRING 2026