From the Archives: Benedict Arnold’s hair
August 16, 2012 — Why is a lock of Benedict Arnold’s hair at DU? One of the strangest items in DU’s archives is a read more...
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DU archivist pens book on South Denver history
When Steve Fisher was first hired to work at DU — shortly after graduating from Case Western Reserve University with read more…
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Martin Luther King Jr. made first of two DU visits in January 1964
Martin Luther King Jr. visited the DU campus twice, first in 1964 and later in 1967. On Jan. 24, 1964, read more…
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Corps Values
For half a century, the Peace Corps has provided DU alumni and students with a life-changing chance to serve.
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DU football’s Cooper is a true legend of the fall
There is little question the memories come with a whiff of sadness every time Gordon Cooper recalls his remarkable football read more…
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Condoleezza Rice remembers 9/11
Former U.S. Secretary of State and DU alumna Condoleezza Rice (BA ’74, PhD ’81) served as National Security Advisor from 2001–05. In this video, read more…
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DU archivist pens book on South Denver history
May 10, 2012 — When Steve Fisher was first hired to work at DU — shortly after graduating from Case Western Reserve University with read more...
MLK’s ’67 campus visit sparked riot at DU
March 1, 2012 — Martin Luther King Jr. visited the DU campus twice, first in 1964 and later in 1967. In 1964 he spoke read more...
Martin Luther King Jr. made first of two DU visits in January 1964
January 13, 2012 — Martin Luther King Jr. visited the DU campus twice, first in 1964 and later in 1967. On Jan. 24, 1964, read more...
Corps Values
December 1, 2011 — For half a century, the Peace Corps has provided DU alumni and students with a life-changing chance to serve.
DU football’s Cooper is a true legend of the fall
October 4, 2011 — There is little question the memories come with a whiff of sadness every time Gordon Cooper recalls his remarkable football read more...
Condoleezza Rice remembers 9/11
September 8, 2011 — Former U.S. Secretary of State and DU alumna Condoleezza Rice (BA ’74, PhD ’81) served as National Security Advisor from 2001–05. In this video, read more...
Christopher Hill remembers 9/11
September 7, 2011 — Christopher Hill, dean of DU’s Korbel School of International Studies, had a long career as a diplomat. In this video, read more...
Jacaranda Palmateer remembers 9/11
September 7, 2011 — Jacaranda Palmateer, director of DU’s counseling services, was attending classes at DU on Sept. 11, 2001. In this video, she talks read more...
9/11 at DU: students, campus affected
September 1, 2011 — On Sept. 11, 2001, DU lost three of its own in the deadliest terrorist attack ever on American soil: Kathryn read more...
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