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→
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→
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→
When taking a look at DU’s major sports teams, the transfer portal has had a mixed impact. Basketball is undergoing the biggest transformation, and gymnastics has taken a big hit, losing its biggest star. Hockey and soccer remain stable, and it is a wait-and-see for lacrosse. Continue reading Portal Update – Basketball and Gymnastics Take Hits→
Denver (14-6, 5-1) traveled to face the Stanford Cardinal Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Gainsville, Florida. The first-round game was a rematch following a Denver win, 14-9, April 13th in Stanford, California. In the first 30 minutes, it was a back-and-forth match that was dominated by defense. In the second half, it was a dominant Stanford offense and dormant Denver offense that propelled Stanford past DU, 10-4. Continue reading Stanford Ends Denver’s Season with Dominant Second Half, 10-4→
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→
Coming off a so-so season, where the team pulled off a heroic 13th place finish, Denver gymnastics faces many unknowns for 2026. By the numbers, Denver should have averaged 197.2 this year. The only athlete who didn’t return for a fifth season was Jessica Hutchinson. Denver should have been consistently strong, given their record smashing season in 2024. Instead, they could only muster a 196.7 NQS, with some huge misses along the way. Yet they performed well in regional semi-finals to finish above their #18 seed. The season was baffling and frustrating for fans. But it’s going to get worse in 2026. Continue reading Will Denver Gymnastics Fade Into Obscurity?→
The University of Denver Department of Athletics announced today that hockey head coach David Carle, pursued heavily by NHL teams with head coach openings, signed a multi-year contract extension. As DU is a private institution, the exact terms and length of the agreement are and will not be released to the public. His current deal, which runs through the 2026-27 season, was signed after he guided the program to its ninth championship in 2022. Continue reading David Carle Signs Multi-Year Extension With Denver, Reaffirms Commitment to Program→
#1 seed Denver women’s lacrosse [21/27] boat-raced through the Big EAST Tournament Championships with a decisive finals win over #2 seed Villanova 14-9. The Pioneers are headed into the NCAA Tournament and they will be a handful for any unprepared seeded side. Denver has reeled off six consecutive wins.
