Westword aptly named it a “Greek greasy-spoon go-to” at DU’s most recognizable intersection – University and Evans. Tired and ready for a facelift, Pete’s Cafe could not keep up with today’s restaurant demands and new economic realities. However, the memories of hangover omelets, meeting with friends, or just the family-friendly dining environment will last a lifetime for many. The current operation is a throwback to a different time when nearly everyone who went to DU spent time at Pete’s. It’s a sad, but not totally unexpected development for the space. Continue reading Pete’s University Park Cafe to Shutter in November →

Bruegger’s Bagels, located a block east of Magness Arena, has ceased operations at the southeast corner of Asbury and University. Bruegger’s was a regular morning stop for student-athletes, students, faculty, staff, and local patrons. The steam from freshly made bagels covered the windows on winter mornings, bagels were made in-store instead of a commissary, and customers streamed into the store for coffee, bagels, and conversation. The store operated for more than a dozen years at the location and was the last remaining Bruegger’s in the state of Colorado. Continue reading Local Gathering Place, Bruegger’s Bagels, Abruptly Closes →

For the second year in a row, the University of Denver moved up in the US News & World Report National Universities rankings, which were released today, to #117. Denver’s 2026 ranking moved up from a recent low of #123 two years ago to #121 last year and gained another four places in this year’s edition.

Two universities in Colorado made the Top 100. For the second year in a row, the engineering-focused Colorado School of Mines is the highest-ranked Colorado university at #80, a four-spot drop from a year ago. The University of Colorado Boulder moved up one spot to #97 to remain in the Top 100. DU, however, trailed both at #117, despite its four-spot rise. Colorado State University finished #151. Colorado College was ranked #30 among National Liberal Arts Colleges. (Colorado College officially withdrew from the U.S. News & World Report rankings in February 2023, citing concerns about the methodology and fairness, but reentered this year.) Continue reading DU Inches Up in US News Rankings for Second Consecutive Year →