Public Launch Celebrates Impact of Raising
More than Half of $1B Goal
DENVER, April 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Denver (DU) is reimagining the
promise of higher education and our impact on the Denver community and beyond. On Friday, April 19, DU is launching the Denver
Difference campaign – a model of how universities can deliver
higher learning and contribute to society in the 21st century.
"We're redefining the promise of higher
education. We're preparing a new kind of leader and thinker for
what's ahead."
DU's dedication to improving lives extends beyond our campuses.
Our students and faculty are working on interdisciplinary
initiatives focusing on mental health, education, policy,
international law, sport and human performance, affordable housing,
democracy, sustainability, and civil discourse.
The Denver Difference is a $1
billion campaign that is opening opportunities for faculty
and students to achieve their aspirations. Students bring their
ambition to DU and graduate with the skills and ethical mindset to
champion a better tomorrow. Likewise, faculty pursue their passion
to unlock human potential – in their classrooms, their programs,
and their research.
"We're redefining the promise of higher education," says
Chancellor Jeremy Haefner. "We're
preparing a new kind of leader and thinker for what's ahead, so
they can solve problems and create knowledge that directly improves
the human condition. This is what DU can do. We can help our
students rise to the toughest challenges we face together."
The Denver Difference expands scholarship opportunities for
students to help realize their dreams. Every student grows
intellectually, expanding their curiosity and creativity, as well
as their experience and expertise. They discover meaningful career
paths and lives of purpose. They explore who they are, building
character and practicing reflective thinking that deepens learning.
They embrace all aspects of well-being to thrive physically,
emotionally, and financially. That's the promise of DU's 4D
Experience.
"Scholarship philanthropy closes the gap between ambition,
merit, and equitable access," says Val
Otten, senior vice chancellor of Advancement. "Our ability
to open doors for the next generation of difference-makers makes
the full promise of DU's 4D Experience a reality for all
students."
About the University of Denver:
Founded in 1864, DU is committed to engaging with students in
advancing scholarly inquiry, cultivating critical and creative
thought, and generating knowledge. DU strives to educate the
21st-century citizens and leaders needed in its
organizations and communities. Learn more at
du.edu or visit the University's
newsroom.
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