At the University of Denver, we took a good, long look at the future of higher education. And thought: we can do better.
We’re challenging conventional thinking.
We’re doing higher education our way. Holistically. Developing the whole person – focusing on intellectual growth, life purpose, character and well-being.
We’re redefining the promise of higher education. Preparing a new kind of leader and world citizen for what’s ahead. Solving problems and creating new knowledge that directly improves the human condition. Because young people coming up deserve a better future. And what DU can do will help them to solve the toughest challenges they face.
Difference-makers
True to our Rocky Mountain West can-do spirit, we’re rolling up our sleeves to do the hard work of making a difference now.
With open hearts and minds, we’re actively solving societal complexities through visionary leadership, research and scholarship, and strong partnerships.
We’re grateful for your interest and support as we set the new standard for higher education in the 21st century. This campaign is the turning point that establishes our approach as the model to match. It makes transformation possible – and raises everyone’s hopes for the future.
We’re doing higher education differently.
This is The Denver Difference.
Let’s show the world what DU can do.
Campaign Priorities
DU is a university like no other. Our dedication to improving lives extends beyond our campuses or city. We’re knowledge generators. And the way we see it, it’s our responsibility to apply our research and scale our initiatives to benefit societal change and the public good.
This campaign will establish DU as the model to emulate. It will open opportunities for our faculty and students to achieve their aspirations and ambitions. It makes the full promise of DU’s 4D Experience a reality for all students.
To that end, our campaign priorities are our people – and the program and places that facilitate their work. We’re redefining the promise of higher education. Join us.
You make The Denver Difference.
Goals of The Denver Difference
Raise $1B to establish DU as the model to match and to open opportunities for our faculty and students to achieve their aspirations and ambitions.
DU’s people are a powerful force, and through this campaign, we will engage upwards of 135,000 difference-makers, including 7,500 DU volunteers.
