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Why students love CU Denver summer semester

CU Denver students enjoy many advantages during summer semester. “A quiet, peaceful atmosphere.” “Insightful conversations.” “Productive projects and goals completed.” Enroll Now Get ahead with Summer...

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Denver Scholarship Foundation scholars honored at awards breakfast

Elizabeth Cheng’s father was driven from Cambodia by genocide. Her mother was driven from Vietnam by war. Whenever possible, the CU Denver student tries not to add stress to her parents’...

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CU Denver New Student Orientation 2017

Sign Up Today New Student Orientation is  a requirement for all new freshmen, and it’s the spark that will ignite the impact you make on this campus and city.  It’s 7:45 a.m. in downtown Denver, and...

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CU Denver’s Daniel Ramirez wows Denver Public Schools Foundation gala

CU Denver junior Daniel Ramirez speaking during the Denver Public Schools Foundation Achieve Gala. Photo by Evan Semón Photography. Daniel Ramirez likes to tell people about the phone call that...

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Graduation brings bright futures for Ethiopian best friends

Food is often at the center of the strongest friendships. For CU Denver graduating seniors Robera Oljira and Abel Mebrahtu, a bond grew as they dined on Ethiopian delicacies and sipped strong coffee....

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Spring Commencement 2017

Nearly 2,000 graduates—including 1,211 undergraduates—from 21 different countries celebrated their achievements at CU Denver Commencement on May 13, 2017. [View the story “CU Denver Spring...

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Spring 2017 Commencement included CU Denver staff

Daria Baker, with her family at the Spring 2017 Commencement For many CU Denver graduates, the commencement ceremony signals the beginning of a job hunt.  But for 18 of the nearly 2,000 students who...

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CU Denver cyclist wins collegiate national championship

Cyclists tend to be soft-spoken, non-boastful types. So, it’s not surprising that CU Denver graduate student Cyrus Pearo, who recently won the USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships,...

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CU Denver’s award winning a capella group to compete in international...

DENVER (Aug. 3, 2017) – Lark, the University of Colorado Denver’s award winning a cappella group, will be competing at an international competition in South Korea this month. On August 12 Lark will...

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CU Denver student wants to be on U.S. team when karate debuts at Olympics

CU Denver offers a growing Club Sports program, and now it’s home to an elite athlete who is making a serious bid to compete in the 2020 Olympics. Kamran Madani, a first-generation American, hopes to...

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Global Energy Management student Martin Christensen summits Everest

When Martin Christensen took a break from his studies in the Business School’s Global Energy Management (GEM) program, he didn’t mention to anyone why he needed a leave of absence. Only after he had...

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Incoming CU Denver students receive prestigious scholarships

Each school year brings with it a freshman class filled with talented and accomplished students. This year CU Denver has the pleasure of welcoming two impressive new students, Alexa Powell, recipient...

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Special education major works to change perceptions on autism

Jordan Sien struggled to have a relationship with her older brother. When they were young, she didn’t know how to talk to him. But now that they’re both adults, he’s the inspiration for the CU Denver...

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Teaching History, Celebrating Diversity

Avondine Hill is passionate about becoming the kind of teacher who transforms his students’ lives. Although he is still a student in the MA + Teacher Licensure program at CU Denver’s School of...

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Young students with promise come to CU Denver

Sebastian Del Barco, 17, and Kaden Ostendorf, 14, know it’s never too early to commit to your education. That’s why the two high-achieving students are already taking classes at CU Denver. Both Del...

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Student faces formidable foe on long trek to graduation

Paige Barrette still gets “teary-eyed” every time she drives onto the University of Colorado Denver campus. After waking up one day at age 14 unable to walk, higher-education for the then straight-A...

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SEHD dean hands daughter degree

Graduating student Maxine Martin walks off the stage at CU Denver Fall 2017 Commencement after receiving her master’s degree in education from her mother, Rebecca Kantor, who is dean of the School of...

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New Undergraduate Learning Communities

The School of Education & Human Development (SEHD) has started two new learning communities for undergraduate students: the Curious Teacher Learning Community, focused on changing lives through...

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CEM student helps build Student Wellness Center

When Victoria Zahourek comes back to CU Denver as an alumna, she’ll be able to point to her legacy. She’ll be able to touch its walls, walk through its doors, work out on its elliptical machines. A...

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Luis Arvizo: saving money and getting ahead with summer courses

Luis Arvizo took four Summer Session classes last year and plans to take more this summer. He takes courses online or as hybrid courses, so he gets the best of both worlds – flexible scheduling while...

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