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If you’ve ever gone to the doctor with a concern and felt like they were downplaying your symptoms—or straight up not listening to you—you’ve probably experienced medical gaslighting. I’m all too familiar with the topic, because it’s happened to me.

For more than 50 years, CU Denver has offered higher education that fits every stage of people’s lives and careers, whether they’re working parents, transfer students, first-generation students, mid-career strivers, and so much more. As CU Denver celebrates its newest graduates on May 17, in the mix will be two...

Flanked by several faculty mentees and by her first mentor—her father—Professor of English and Interim Ethnic Studies Chair Sarah Hagelin was honored March 31 with the CFDA Faculty Mentoring Award for 2025. This award from the Center for Faculty Development & Advancement (CFDA) commemorates Hagelin’s influence as a faculty leader...

With support from the ECMC Foundation, CU Denver’s Prison Education Program is spearheading the formation of a new Colorado-wide coalition to expand and enhance college access for incarcerated learners.

Changes are coming to parking across Auraria Campus this summer—aimed at improving access and better utilizing space. Faculty, staff, and students can expect updated options and accessibility enhancements by July 1, ahead of Fall 2025.

Do you have students graduating this spring? Help us shape the story of CU Denver’s impact by sharing the Graduation Outcomes Survey with them. Each year, the CU Denver Career Center collects data from graduating students about their post-graduation plans—whether they’re launching careers, continuing their education, or exploring new paths...

Colleen Donnelly was announced as the Recipient of the 2024/2025 CU Denver Faculty Assembly Award. Colleen has been tirelessly committed to the CU Denver community, particularly through her advocacy for disability awareness and accessibility across campus. Her work has helped ensure that our campus is more inclusive and supportive for...

Imagine someone you know is struggling with their mental health. You might not have to imagine—about half of adults in the United States experience a mental illness in their lifetimes, according to Mental Health First Aid. Now imagine this person is a colleague, a student, or someone you see regularly,...

CU Denver is a university committed to making education work for all. That means our staff put a lot of work into supporting each student’s goals. On April 23, we celebrated staff members for their contributions to CU Denver by presenting staff awards, applauding retiring staff members, and recognizing longtime...