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Men's Sports, University of Denver, Women's Sports

Universities Brace for Title IX Lawsuits

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According to numerous sources, colleges and universities are conducting risk assessments and budgeting accordingly, anticipating lawsuits over Title IX legislation. As the Power Four conferences look to profit-share up to $20 million with student-athletes, they have a difficult and potentially costly decision to make. Either equitably split the revenue spoils with their male and female athletes or allocate the money to revenue-producing sports (or a mix of the two options). The same goes for in-house generated NIL (Name, Image & Likeness) funds.

Lawsuits are sure to follow. Continue reading Universities Brace for Title IX Lawsuits →

Baseball, History & Tradition, University of Denver

Kelce Makes The Biggest Catch of Career with Swift Engagement

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“I asked myself,” said Travis Kelce, “How does an aging tight end with diminished receiving skills land a billionaire?”

It took months for Kelce to develop a plan to pop the question to Taylor Swift. “Originally, I crafted a friendship bracelet with ‘Marry Me’ beads, but even Patrick (Mahomes) thought it was corny. Continue reading Kelce Makes The Biggest Catch of Career with Swift Engagement →

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University of Denver & The NCAA Face Brave New World Post House Settlement

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The House v. NCAA settlement was officially ratified on Friday, clearing the way for universities to directly pay student-athletes starting in 2025. The University of Denver announced months ago that as a non-power conference member, it will opt in and abide by the settlement terms, which take effect on July 1, 2025. What will this mean for DU, mid-majors, and the Power Four conference members (Big 10, Big 12, SEC, ACC)? Continue reading University of Denver & The NCAA Face Brave New World Post House Settlement →

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Votes of No Confidence, Failed or Otherwise, Damage Both the Faculty and Administration

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This past Friday, the University of Denver’s Faculty Senate began voting on a motion to express no confidence in Chancellor Jeremy Haefner publicly.

According to The Washington Post, the results of ‘votes of no confidence’ show mixed results. How effective are no-confidence votes? Many observers dismiss them as merely symbolic, an acute symptom of chronic faculty unrest. But the report cited above suggests they have more power than simply a show of angry hands. Of the 235 no-confidence votes between 1989 and 2022, a little more than half (51%) of the leaders who were the target of the vote left office within a year. A separate study of 57 no-confidence votes found that in 32 of those cases, the campus leader was out of office within six months. Continue reading Votes of No Confidence, Failed or Otherwise, Damage Both the Faculty and Administration →

History & Tradition, University of Denver

Goddard Unearths Boone Treasure in Stunning Quirk of Fate

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The story is finally ready to tell. Most LetsGoDU readers will think this is satire but every word is true. The original 1960’s Denver Boone mascot has been found and is now in the hands of LetsGoDU staff. The original Denver Boone mascot is no worse for wear despite relocation and eventual rediscovery after 50+ years in the hands of unknown individuals. Continue reading Goddard Unearths Boone Treasure in Stunning Quirk of Fate →

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University of Denver Feeling Impact of Federal Cuts

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We’ve all read and heard of the Federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and the ostensible effort to reduce government spending. Regardless of your point of view, these initiatives are impacting DU. However, Colorado public universities will be more directly impacted by cuts from the Feds. Moody’s Investors Service recently downgraded its outlook for the higher education sector from stable to negative, citing the potential negative impact of federal policy changes on the operating environment for colleges and universities. Continue reading University of Denver Feeling Impact of Federal Cuts →

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STEM Horizons Project Construction Begins Along Wesley Avenue

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In January of 2024, we broke the news of a major project along Wesley Avenue on the south end of the DU campus. The project will create a dedicated area for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). The $100M project includes a major new research laboratory building (featured image) and renovations that will transform the Seeley G. Mudd Science Building, built in 1982 as well as some work in the Boettcher Sciences. Unlike the rest of campus, the area has been long neglected and out of sight to most campus visitors. Continue reading STEM Horizons Project Construction Begins Along Wesley Avenue →

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