University of Denver Spring 2026

CONTENTS

Features 18 DU’s hockey team clinched its 11th national championship.

Champions Once More

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The Currents of Progress

The Colorado Water Fellows Program is shaping the future of water law in the West.

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Seeing the Past Through Maps

As the U.S. celebrates its 250th birthday, a DU professor takes us on a visual tour of American history.

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DU’s move to the West Coast Conference is a major step forward for athletics and academics. Onward and Upward