Key Takeaways Alumni stories highlight how learning connects to real careers, real choices, and real growth over time. Seeing a graduate’s path can help prospective students understand what skills matter most and how education supports confidence. These spotlights…
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Meet Our Alumni: Mary Waguespack
Meet Our Alumni: Joseph Biniasz
In this series, we catch up with some of our amazing alumni to get their thoughts on the University College experience, how their education contributes to their professional roles and more! Today’s post introduces us to Joseph Biniasz, a 2016 graduate, earning a…
Graduation Stories: Andrew A. Rosado Hartline
We asked graduates to share their journey to graduation. Here is what Andrew Rosado Hartline (Organizational Leadership) had to say in his own words… I am a the first person in my family to obtain a college degree and now a graduate degree. Having grown up in a poor…
Graduation Stories: Kathleen Fosterling
We asked graduates to share their journey to graduation. Here is what Kathleen Fosterling (Communication Management) had to say in her own words… As an active duty Air Force officer and a mother of 2 little girls, I have many roles and responsibilities in life. After…
Graduation Stories: Mabintu Kanu
We asked graduates to share their journey to graduation. Here is what Mabintu Kanu (Healthcare Management) had to say in her own words… As a transfer student, I am beyond happy to say that my time at DU has been one for the books and I am extremely grateful to God for…
Global Community Engagement Student Jonathan P. Woodley: “I Don’t Believe in Luck”
Last year, Jonathan Woodley ran for Denver City Council. He lost, but don’t think for one second that the defeat set him back. Instead, he almost immediately threw his hat in the ring again—this time as a candidate for Colorado House District 5. “If you failed, learn…






