US News released their annual rankings and DU fell from last year’s #105 ranking to #124 in the recently released National Universities rankings. As recently as 2020, Denver jumped 17 places to rank 80th among national universities. Denver fell back to #93 two years ago and tumbled 12 more places last year and 19 more slots this year. Tuition and fees were listed at $59,340 and $32,618 after the cost of student aid. Denver was listed at #72 at Best Value School. Continue reading DU Tumbles in Latest US News Rankings
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New DU Multi-sport Arena is Needed but Faces Hurdles
Does the University of Denver need a new or upgraded arena for non-hockey events? It’s a big question that’s been on the minds of DU’s athletic and academic administrations for a while now, as the rest of the Summit League continues to upgrade its athletic facilities, leaving DU’s Ritchie Center farther behind and now well older than the students who play there. Add rising interest rates and construction costs to the mix along wih the need for a major donor(s) and the possibility of a major new athletic facility looks challenging at best over the short term. Continue reading New DU Multi-sport Arena is Needed but Faces Hurdles
Move-In Day at the University of Denver
Today is move-in day at the University of Denver for DU’s newest Pioneers. According to the University, approximately 1,470 families will arrive on campus to help their students get settled into their new accomodations for the upcoming school year. Continue reading Move-In Day at the University of Denver
Summit League Media Deal a Mixed Bag
The Big Ten finalized media rights contracts with CBS, Fox, and NBC last year that will total more than $8 billion over seven years, making it the most lucrative conference rights deal in the history of college athletics. The Summit League, like most mid-majors, is left to pick up the crumbs and rely on a few hardy fans who follow the other Division I sports not called football. Continue reading Summit League Media Deal a Mixed Bag
Conference Realignment Is Just Getting Started
Now that the Pac-12 Conference (now the Pac-4) is nearly a distant memory, there is speculation about a possible merger between the Pac and the Mountain West to further dilute a once-great conference. Continue reading Conference Realignment Is Just Getting Started
Colorado’s Pac-12 Exit Dominoes Could Hit University of Denver, Summit League
The rumblings have been going on for weeks as the Pac-12 has continued to struggle to finalize their TV deal and hold the already falling apart conference together. Both the University of Colorado and Arizona, current members of the Pac-12 Conference, had been openly courted by Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark. As a result, today’s announcement by CU that they are returning to the Big 12 – the conference the Buffaloes called home from 1996 to 2010 (and were members of the Big Eight that preceded the Big 12 from 1948-1995) today was hardly a surprise. The conference jump by the Buffs is yet another realignment domino to fall and the results of this one may even impact the University of Denver. Continue reading Colorado’s Pac-12 Exit Dominoes Could Hit University of Denver, Summit League
New Marketing & Communications Vice Chancellor Should Be Hired From Within DU Community
Earlier this week, University of Denver Chancellor Jeremy Haefner announced in an email to faculty and students that Renea Morris, Vice Chancellor for Marketing and Communications (MarComm), is leaving her position at DU to pursue other opportunities. In the announcement, Chancellor Jeremy Haefner indicated that he will lead a national search to fill the position. Continue reading New Marketing & Communications Vice Chancellor Should Be Hired From Within DU Community
DU Wins 10th-Straight I-AAA Directors’ Cup as Best Division I Non-Football Program in the Nation
In what has become a familiar position, the University of Denver athletics finished as the top I-AAA school in the Directors’ Cup standings. The Pioneers landed in the top spot for the tenth consecutive season and 14th time out of the last 15 years. Compared to all DI programs in the nation, Denver finished in the 63rd spot with a point total of 373.25 points. The I-AAA Directors’ Cup award goes to the best DI non-football athletic program in the country. DU finished ahead of Pepperdine, their closest points competitor, by 88.75 points. Continue reading DU Wins 10th-Straight I-AAA Directors’ Cup as Best Division I Non-Football Program in the Nation
Could Falling Pac-12 Dominoes Send North Dakota State to Mountain West?
According to reports, San Diego State has sent a formal letter to the Mountain West citing an interest in exiting the conference. SDSU has until the end of this month to submit a final letter to the Mountain West Conference expressing its intention to exit. The delay in PAC-12 media rights details has the Aztecs asking the Mountain West for an extension due to ‘circumstances beyond their control’ as they are also looking at a $17 million exit fee to move to the PAC-12. Continue reading Could Falling Pac-12 Dominoes Send North Dakota State to Mountain West?
DU Graduates Gifted $500 Each Along with an Important Message
Pat Hamill was the guest speaker at DU commencement ceremonies this past weekend. The graduates of 2023 received their diplomas along with a note from Hamilton and $500. Hamill is a graduate of DU’s Daniels College of Business and CEO of Oakwood Homes. Continue reading DU Graduates Gifted $500 Each Along with an Important Message