How do you switch careers and land the perfect job just four days after graduating with a master’s degree? For Lisa Ward, lobbyist for Denver Health, it was straightforward: Do your research to get clear on what you want and always keep advancing. Be Intentional It…
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Professional Polish, Part 2: Appearing and Acting Like a Professional
Webinar Tackles the Issue of How to Elevate your Professional Comportment, Appearance, Mindset, and Confidence. By Danielle DeGroot, University College Writer We have all heard the age-old saying, “there is nothing like a first impression”, and there is…
Winter Term Update: Remote Courses Through January 17
We hope you are enjoying the break between quarters and that you’re staying safe this holiday season. As communicated December 29 by Chancellor Haefner, the University of Denver will begin the winter term with remote classes and meetings through January 17. While…
University of Denver Partners with Technology Employment Colorado to Offer Free Tech Skills-Training Programs to State Residents
Scholarships to DU technical boot camps will provide high-quality training for adult learners and help build the region’s tech talent pipeline The University of Denver’s (DU) University College has partnered with Denver Economic Development & Opportunity’s…
University of Denver Launches Instructional Design and Technology Graduate Program
With the recent shift to online education and virtual learning, there’s a significant increase in demand for skilled instructional designers, according to Inside Higher Ed. In addition, more organizations are adopting learner-centric models of training, leading to…
3 Reasons Giving Is For Your Heart, and Others Benefit!
by Ellen Winiarczyk, academic director of Nonprofit Leadership program This year as we celebrate Colorado Gives Day on December 7, 2021 I am reminded of how my life, and all of our lives, have evolved over the past year. In 2020, those of us who had the gift of…
Sneak Peek: Check Out Winter Classes and Pursue a Passion Through Enriching Short Courses
Gaining knowledge and staying informed about local, global, and current events are crucial to personal development and enrichment. From exploring new ideas and perspectives to connecting with a wider community, lifelong learning offers a plethora of benefits. In…
An Essayist Explores Her Battle With Depression and Fascination With Jonestown
By Tamara Chapman, Senior Managing Editor, University of Denver This article is a reprint from the fall 2021 issue of the University of Denver Magazine. Please visit the magazine website for additional content. After 15 years teaching in the creative writing program…
Veterans and Active Military: Leverage Yellow Ribbon Benefits to Earn Your Degree
Online education has been growing by leaps and bounds for years, and the recent pandemic only emphasized its value around the world. Never before has so much knowledge been available right at your fingertips, exactly where you are, and on your schedule, which is often…
Professional Polish, Part 1: Thinking and Speaking Like a Professional
Webinar Tackles the Issue of How to Elevate your Professional Comportment, Appearance, Mindset, and Confidence. By Danielle DeGroot, University College Writer We have all heard the age-old saying, “there is nothing like a first impression”, and there is some…
University College Alumnus Connects Tradition and Today Through Dance
By Deb Olson, University College Writer It’s not a stretch to say that José Rosales launched a non-profit during a global pandemic just because he felt badly for his out-of-work artist friends. In fact, that’s exactly what he did. And, over one very tumultuous year,…
ElevatED (S2:Ep5) Words of Wisdom: Tips for Career Switchers
How do you switch careers and land the perfect job just four days after graduating with a master’s degree? In this episode of the ElevatED Podcast, This episode features an interview with Lisa Ward, former EMT and current lobbyist, who offers inspiring words, smart…
Pursue a Passion or Interest Through Enriching Short Courses
Gaining knowledge and staying informed about local, global, and current events are crucial to personal development and enrichment. From exploring new ideas and perspectives to connecting with a wider community, lifelong learning has benefits in the workplace and…
Joseph Hutchison Publishes New Collection of “Rescued” Poetry
Celebrated poet and academic director of University College’s Professional Creative Writing and Arts and Culture Management programs, Joseph Hutchison, has again graced us with another compilation of his works in his recently published Under Sleep’s New Moon: Rescued…
Alumna Karyn Meek Talks COVID, Broadway, and Balance with RadioEd Podcast
Broadway’s biggest shows are leading a nationwide revival that returns musicians, dancers, cast, and crew to the spotlight. For some, the pandemic pause sparked creativity, but it also spawned questions about inequities, irregular hours, extended travel, and high…