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Search ArticlesThe First-Year Student’s Guide to Wellness on Campus
Your first year at college can be exciting and, at times, overwhelming. How exactly do you balance classwork with staying healthy and making new friends? At the University of Denver, the Four-Dimensional Experience encourages you to develop your well-being as well as your intellect, and there are plenty of resources on campus to help you do so. Here are some of the biggest areas where students need help—and where to find it.
Lactose Intolerance is Actually the Human Norm—But Racism, the US Government and Business Interests Have Made it into a Condition
Lactose intolerance makes drinking milk or eating ice cream a literal pain. For some people, eating a dairy treat can lead to bloating, nausea and diarrhea. You might’ve experienced its effects yourself. If so, you may think of lactose intolerance as a defect rather than the norm. But did you know that most people in the world today are lactose intolerant – and that the condition itself was invented in the 1960s? “Surely you mean discovered, not invented,” I hear you saying. I don’t.
Weekly Letter from the Provost—September 25 Edition
Dear colleagues, As we near the end of September, it is nice to (finally) begin experiencing the relief of cooler temperatures and the hint of the beauty that comes with the change of seasons. The quarter is off to a great start, and we are hitting our full stride in time for next week’s census date. Thank you for your efforts to recruit, retain, and support our students throughout their individual journeys toward purpose and fulfillment.
The Importance of Teaching Students What AI Can’t Do
It’s disconcerting to envision human thought becoming redundant or deemed inferior due to advancements in artificial intelligence. But for all its ills, AI cannot be ignored or wished away. It’s here to stay, and I want my students to understand the stakes of becoming too reliant on this technology. I can’t blame them for wondering why they should dedicate so much time and effort to honing their writing and critical thinking skills if large language models appear to do a passable job.
U.S. News & World Report Ranks DU as a Best Value School in 2027 Rankings
The University of Denver ranks among the top 100 Best Value Schools in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, released today. DU ranked No. 93, climbing four spots from last year’s ranking. "At the University of Denver, we believe that a degree should open doors—and these rankings confirm that it does," says Chancellor Jeremy Haefner.
Building a Campuswide Community of Care
Faculty and staff interact with students every day, putting them in a unique position to notice when a student may be struggling or to hear firsthand about challenges affecting their well-being. The Student Well-Being Champion Badge, a new program from the office of Campus Recreation and Well-Being, is designed to help them know what to do next.
Weekly Letter from the Provost—September 18 Edition
Dear colleagues, After just two weeks, it's hard to believe that the fall quarter is already in full swing. It is exciting to see our beautiful campus re-energized by the return of so many of our students and faculty. I hope you've had a great start to the fall quarter and are taking full advantage of the opportunities our campus community provides to engage, connect, and thrive.
Lamont School of Music and Theatre Announces 2026-27 Season
September marks the beginning of the new performance season at the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music and Theatre, which spans classical music, jazz, opera, theater, dance, and more. Among the season’s highlights are Beethoven’s monumental Ninth Symphony, a celebration of Frank Sinatra, the opera “Cendrillon,” Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” and a collaboration between the Lamont Wind Symphony and the Butterfly Pavilion in nearby Westminster, Colorado.
DU’s Strength and Conditioning Programs Earn National Accreditation
The Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education (CASCE) has accredited the University of Denver’s undergraduate strength and conditioning and fitness concentration, part of the kinesiology and sport studies major, along with its 24-credit graduate certificate in strength and conditioning and fitness coaching.
The Legacy of Sept. 11: A Professor’s Perspective
Today marks a quarter century since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, when four hijacked planes crashed into the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Virginia, and a field in Pennsylvania, killing nearly 3,000 people and forever changing the country and the world in myriad ways.