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DU’s Nonprofit Leadership Program Receives Specialized Accreditation
For those who’ve dreamed of making a difference as a nonprofit leader, University College’s Nonprofit Leadership program offers a powerful skillset, now backed by an elite accreditation. To help lead with impact in nonprofit organizations, it helps to understand the…
Celebrating First-Generation College Graduates in UI/UX and Software Development
Yany Avelar, a first-generation college grad, had ambitions to build websites. At the University of Denver, she got the master’s degree in UI/UX Strategy and Software Development and the support that enabled her to succeed.
Communication Management student jump-starts his career
Jeremiah is already impressing his superiors at his new job with skills learned in the Communication Management program at University College.
One Current Student on Already Using His Skills to Make an Impact
In support of Cybersecurity Awareness month, we spoke with a current Information and Communications Technology student, Tony Mendoza. Tony reached out to share how his class experience is already positively impacting his day-to-day professional work. Tony offers…
Teri Markle, named Associate Dean of Finance, Business Operations, Non-Credit Programs
The University of Denver’s University College has promoted Teri Markle to Associate Dean of Finance, Business Operations, and Continuing Education. In addition to her credit-bearing duties, Ms. Markle will oversee all non-credit programming including the Enrichment…
Looking to Enhance Your Writing? Check Out Open Write Nights!
Save the dates for online Open Write Night sessions! Looking to enhance your writing skills? Have questions regarding the Turabian citation guide? Do you want to become a better, more confident writer? We are here to help! University College will be offering Open…
ElevatED (S2:Ep4) Words of Wisdom: How to Leverage Your Courses for Professional Wins
What inspires an IT professional with over 30 years of industry experience to take on the challenge of graduate school? What encourages someone who has worked all over the globe in his field to seek out more knowledge in an industry he already leads in? In the latest…
Alumnus’ Career Flies High Through Education and Support From University of Denver
Steve Nelson shares how his experiences at University College and DU’s career services helped him pivot industries and take off to new horizons after graduation. By Danielle DeGroot, University College Writer The University College at the University of Denver (DU)…
Achieving a Dream: Alumna and University College Student Support Professional an Inspiration
Rachel Vardeman, Student Support Specialist at University College, knows a little something about helping students. Not only has she helped many in their journey toward a degree but she also has the unique perspective of being right there with them working through the…
Denver Fans: Make Some Noise for DU’s Newest Alumnus, Kyle Speller
Written by Nicole Militello, University of Denver Senior Media Relations Specialist First published by the University of Denver Newsroom Kyle Speller is no stranger to the University of Denver campus. “I could kind of say I almost grew up on that campus,” he says….
Graduation Stories: Christopher Luna
We asked graduates to share their journey to graduation. Here is what Christopher Luna (Healthcare Management) had to say in about his education at University College… Christo attended the University of Denver for his undergrad education as well. He got a BS in…
Graduation Stories: Janine-Jeth Cortez
We asked graduates to share their journey to graduation. Here is what Janine-Jeth Cortez (Healthcare Management) had to say in her own words… Attending DU was one of the best decisions I have made. Applying for grad school in the middle of a pandemic seemed like a…
Graduation Stories: Herbert Hamlin
We asked graduates to share their journey to graduation. Here is what Herbert Hamlin (Information Communications & Technology) had to say in his own words… Perseverance can be that inner voice that prompts us to finish what we start. I am proud to be a Denver…
Graduation Stories: Toni Dolphin
We asked graduates to share their journey to graduation. Here is what Toni Dolphin (Strategic Human Resources) had to say in her own words… I am a single mom raising a 7-year-old working 3 jobs and going to school for my Master’s. University College note: Toni is…