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University of Denver @uofdenver.bsky.social · Sep 9
We're proud to be named a #DreamSchool by NYT bestselling author Jeff Selingo!

Close-knit classes and strong support systems. Customizable academic paths and cutting-edge research. A stunning Rocky Mountain backdrop and a higher graduation rate than our peers.

#DreamDU 🌟 https://bit.ly/3V9xLRt
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Researchers at DU's Pardee Institute cataloged more than 100,000 overseas trips taken by leaders from 200+ countries in the past 35 years, and the results help us understand how the world has changed. ✈️ https://bit.ly/3MwkwJr

📌 @theconversation.com
#DUNewsroom x #UniversityofDenver
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December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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With every bouquet, Quilen Blackwell (MS ’15) transforms vacant lots into solar-powered flower farms, creating jobs for young people and reimagining what’s possible in urban neighborhoods. 🌼 Keep reading here: https://bit.ly/4iX95a9

#DUMagazine x #UniversityofDenver

📸 Courtesy of Southside Blooms
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December 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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We are pleased to acknowledge the outstanding faculty and staff who were granted awards and funding in October 2025. Learn more about their innovative work that continues to drive impactful advancements in our community: https://bit.ly/48BpPyE

#DUNewsroom x #UniversityofDenver
Faculty and Staff Grants October 2025 | University of Denver
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December 4, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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Discover the recipients of the University of Denver's 2025 Staff Awards in this #DUNewsroom feature, honoring staff members for their exceptional commitment and contributions to our campus community.

⭐ https://bit.ly/3KwVb1l

📸 Dylan Lindsey
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December 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Due to the expected hazardous driving conditions from anticipated snow overnight, the University of Denver will move to a delayed start at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

For more information, please visit du.edu/weather.
December 3, 2025 at 5:20 AM
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#InMemoriam | "It is with deep sadness that I share the news of the passing of Chancellor Emeritus Dwight Smith, whose leadership and presence shaped our community in countless ways. With his passing, the University of Denver has lost one of its most tireless champions."

❤️💛 https://bit.ly/4pQ1pZv
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December 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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With a DU degree and a background in food systems, Krissy Scommegna is running a 10-acre farm producing 30 tons of chiles a year—entirely by hand. Learn more about her story here: https://tinyurl.com/d94jk5nk

📸 Boonville Barn

#DUMagazine x #UniversityofDenver
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November 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Nice feature highlighting #astronomy research at @uofdenver.bsky.social! Always a treat to show off our beautiful observatory as well. 🔭🧪 @chamberlin-obs.bsky.social
uofdenver.bsky.social University of Denver @uofdenver.bsky.social · Nov 4
The latest issue of the magazine is here, and so is your opportunity to get involved in mentorship at DU.​ Discover more in the #DUMagazine: https://bit.ly/3X6A6h0

🤝 @chamberlin-obs.bsky.social
#4DExperience x #UniversityofDenver
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November 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Expert birder Ted Floyd is known at DU for his bird migration classes in the College of Professional Studies—but one unusual nighttime chirp heard on campus led him to document #Colorado’s first Japanese burrowing cricket.

🦗 https://bit.ly/3MewPtI
#DUNewsroom x #UniversityofDenver
Meet Colorado’s New Cricket and the DU Instructor Who Found It | University of Denver
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November 21, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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The University's longtime and recently retired architect, Mark Rodgers, explains why DU has some of the most breathtaking buildings in #Denver—and how it will stay that way into the future. 📐 https://bit.ly/4i6qTil

#DUMagazine x #UniversityofDenver
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November 19, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Did you know DU is among the top 10 doctoral-granting universities with the highest percentage of undergrads who #StudyAbroad, according to the Institute of International Education? 🌎

Discover more in the #DUNewsroom: https://bit.ly/47QLPGU
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November 18, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Did you know #Colorado residents are eligible for waived application fees on our Master's degree programs through December 1, 2025? Discover DU's diverse graduate offerings and apply today! ➡️ https://bit.ly/476Cqt7

#HigherEd x #UniversityofDenver
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November 13, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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Ranked among the Top 100 colleges for #veterans, DU offers personalized support, strong academic opportunities, and meaningful connections from enrollment to graduation and beyond. 📚 https://bit.ly/43uew9X

#DUNewsroom x #UniversityofDenver
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November 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Two DU professors collaborated with data scientists to model how removing parking requirements for new buildings could help thousands of Coloradans who struggle to afford housing. 🏠 Read more here: https://bit.ly/4p284iN

📌 @theconversation.com
#DUNewsroom x #AffordableHousing
Denver study shows removing parking requirements results in more affordable housing being built | University of Denver
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November 6, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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For veterans with PTSD, service dogs offer more than comfort. DU researchers are digging into the science of how these animals change lives. 🐾 https://bit.ly/3JlXPGW

📸: Freedom Service Dogs​
#Research x #DUMagazine
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November 5, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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The latest issue of the magazine is here, and so is your opportunity to get involved in mentorship at DU.​ Discover more in the #DUMagazine: https://bit.ly/3X6A6h0

🤝 @chamberlin-obs.bsky.social
#4DExperience x #UniversityofDenver
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November 4, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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#DUNewsroom | Homecoming took on an especially festive—and a frightfully fun— twist this year! From the Crimson Classic 5K to the stands of Magness Arena, students, alumni, and community members celebrated in costume and with plenty of spirit.

🎃 https://bit.ly/43FjOzm

#DUHomecoming
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November 3, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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#DUNewsroom | We are pleased to recognize the University of Denver faculty and staff who were awarded grants and honors for their outstanding projects in September 2025.

🏆 https://tinyurl.com/ved9dw39
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October 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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New rivalries. Brighter lights. Nationally competitive programs. It’s a new day in Denver—we’re officially joining the West Coast Conference in 2026. https://bit.ly/3JFdyRp

#DU2WCC x #UniversityofDenver
October 31, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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The autumn issue of the #DUMagazine will release soon! Here's a sneak peak of some of the furry friends you'll see featured in this issue. 🐾​

Join our mailing list today to ensure you never miss an issue! https://tinyurl.com/mry9xdu4
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October 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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#DUNewsroom | Connection is care. DU researchers reveal how strong social bonds can boost health and healing for those with end stage kidney disease.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑: http://bit.ly/3JnQRkt
Harnessing Social Connections to Treat Disease | University of Denver
A dialysis clinic is rarely quiet. In open, fluorescent-lit rooms, patients sit side by side, connected to humming, rhythmic machines that fill the silence between them. For those living with end-stag...
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October 23, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Another year of the #CrimsonClassic with a record turnout! Thanks to our incredible community for running, walking, and cheering each other on during this special tradition celebrating wellness, connection, and DU pride. More campus excitement is coming soon—#DUHomecoming is right around the corner!
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October 23, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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#DUNewsroom | An innovative, interdisciplinary course took DU students into the mountains to explore ecology, biology, and astronomy from micro and macro perspectives.

Discover more about their experience here: http://bit.ly/4o2oLdO
Interdisciplinary Course Connects Biology, Astronomy, Physics and Filmmaking at Kennedy Mountain Campus
Students at Kennedy Mountain Campus (KMC).
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October 20, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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#DUNewsroom: Meet DU’s 2025–2026 #PublicImpactFellows! Nine faculty members from across campus will spend this academic year learning how to share their research with the world—by engaging with journalists, policymakers, and the public.

🔗 : http://bit.ly/4hcRlX4
University of Denver Announces the 2025-2026 Public Impact Fellows | University of Denver
The University of Denver is excited to welcome the eighth cohort of Public Impact Fellows, a program run by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs in partnership with the Division of University...
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October 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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It's that time of year when the temperature drops, the leaves start changing, and campus feels a little more like home. 🍂

📸: Dylan Lindsey
#Colorado x #UniversityofDenver
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October 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM