The View from DU

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Global learning. The University of Denver has again been ranked second nationally amongst doctoral and research institutions for the percentage of students who study abroad—nearly 75% in 2008:

Yeshiva University
University of Denver
Wake Forest University
Dartmouth College
University of Saint Thomas
University of San Diego
University of Notre Dame
Duke University
American University
Georgetown University

Data from Institute of International Education

DU's Office of Student Employment locates and develops part-time job opportunities for currently enrolled students, regardless of their financial aid eligibility.

An investment that pays off

DU graduates are prepared to take what they've learned and start applying it in the real world.

The University of Denver offers a transformative educational experience that provides students with the opportunities for broad and deep learning and personal growth that will best prepare them to lead lives of purpose and significance. When our students graduate, their DU degree tells the world that they are accomplished problem solvers, ethical thinkers, and people with real-world experience who can make valuable contributions to their communities.

A University of Denver degree not only makes employers take notice, but it also opens doors into the top-ranked graduate and professional programs in the country. National-level academic honors and accolades earned by DU students since 2000 include:

a Rhodes Scholarship winner (plus four finalists and six semi-finalists) for study at Oxford University,

a Marshall Scholarship winner for study in the U.K.,

two Truman Scholarship winners for graduate study in public service fields,

16 Fulbright Scholarship winners for international graduate study, and

three Goldwater Scholarship winners for study in science and mathematics.

Read some of our student blogs to learn about the experiences that prepare DU students for life after graduation. And consider the achievements of these recent alumni:

Jason Wanderer '97 owns a prominent event-management agency.

Brian Brandy '01 is co-owner of a landscape company.

Aaron Huey '99 was named one of the top 30 young photographers in the world.

Sarah Hussion '06 and Megan Smith '06 opened a clothing boutique.

Julia Rymer '01 is exhibiting her artwork as well as teaching art courses.

Rodney Broome '96 is helping to train the Afghan army in Kabul.

Todd Unger '07 is a reporter and anchor for an NBC affiliate.

DU helps students affected by financial uncertainty

Financial uncertainty has affected every sector of the global economy— including higher education. Recently the University redoubled its efforts to constrain expenses and to make sure that our resources are invested in our core activity—the education of our students. We have also increased financial aid funding for undergraduate students to meet their increasing demonstrated need for financial aid. Additionally, we have dedicated $2 million dollars in emergency financial aid funding for the 2009-2010 academic year should a family’s financial circumstances change in a documented way.

Status of the current DU admission cycle

The University of Denver recently concluded the admission process for the fall 2009 incoming class. We received approximately 10,700 applications, a 29% increase from last year, to enroll a class of 1,145 first-year students. Our admitted students currently have the following academic profile:

GPA Average: 3.7

ACT Average: 27

SAT Average: 1214

New campus building initiatives and construction projects

The University of Denver is planning on completing the new Soccer Stadium and Art Annex in August of 2009.

DU recently broke ground on the new Katherine A. Ruffatto Hall of the Morgridge College of Education.

Nagel Hall, a 150,000 square foot, environmentally-friendly residence hall opened its doors in Fall 2008.

We hope reading about the rewards and value of a University of Denver education has been useful to you as you provide guidance to your students—especially those who seek the perfect balance between a small liberal arts college with the benefits of a large research institution and thus may be a great fit for DU.

Please note that our e-newsletter will go on hiatus for the summer, so look for your next issue to arrive in September. We hope you've enjoyed The View from DU, and we encourage you to forward it to a friend or colleague.