Discover the Difference tells the stories that define the University of Denver. From stories about pioneering programs to features on extraordinary alumni and faculty, this series highlights how we are challenging conventions and showing the world what DU can do. Each story invites you to see how ambition and creativity converge at DU, shaping opportunities for future growth and leaving lasting marks in the community.
Latest Stories
Gone Wild
DU students go off the beaten path
with help from the Alpine Club
Velotta Lab
Miles above the mile-high city, students at the Velotta Lab are exploring life on Earth
Difference Makers:
Doug Scrivner (JD ’77)
Driving change at the
University of Denver
Remy Le Boeuf:
Crimson, Gold, and Brass
Lamont’s Director wins Grammy
for best instrumental composition
Rawa Abu Alsamah Empowers Educators
Behind every great teacher
is another great teacher
Beyond
Bookshelves
DU’s libraries are evolving
with the needs of today
Leaps
and Bounds
DU Researchers seek solutions
to prevent Achilles Tendon injuries
Breaking
Broadway Barriers
DU Alum Jenna Bainbridge
(BM ‘14) makes Broadway history
Shaping American
Art in Denver
DU artists shape
Denver’s iconic public art
Where Provenance
Meets Purpose
Advancing transparency, justice,
and ethical stewardship across the art world
Local Jazz Clubs Hand DU
Students and Alumni the Mic
Spotlighting DU’s influence
on Denver’s vibrant jazz scene
Improving the
Human Condition
Mapping the future
with the Pardee Institute
Around
the Campfire
DU alumni bring the community
together with whiskey