Sarah Satterwhite

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Dave and Gail Liniger have been helping others find success in business for 50 years, and their legacy will expand dramatically through a new center at the University of Denver. The Linigers’ recent $3 million gift to DU has established the Liniger Center on Franchising at the Daniels College of Bus…

Visionary generosity is propelling the University of Denver forward, providing unparalleled opportunities for our students and making a meaningful difference in our communities. The University celebrates our many donors and the impact of their combined giving, which surpassed $106 million in fundrai…

To give in support of the School of Art & Art History, strengthening the ways that the visual arts create connections among us all, please click here. To learn more about making a gift in support of endowed faculty at DU, ensuring lasting excellence in research and teaching, contact Jennifer Garner…

“Don’t give up on the first turn. Be persistent. Keep charging.” Insight from Otto Tschudi (BSBA ’75) – for skiing and for DU students in their career pursuits – reflects a determination that runs through his own life. Tschudi has achieved noteworthy success in ski competition and in business for decades, and his recent gift to University of Denver to endow the Otto Tschudi Head Alpine Ski Coach will empower DU student-athletes to attain their own success for decades to come. Born in Norway and…

The Denver Difference Brings DU’s Future to New York City

The University of Denver is poised to become a national leader in Holocaust awareness and education, thanks to a gift from Marshall and Helene Abrahams and the Feiner Family Foundation. Their generous contribution has established The Emil and Eva Hecht Visiting Professor in Holocaust and Antisemitism Studies Fund within the Center for Judaic Studies in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. The Hechts were Holocaust survivors who relocated to Colorado and became leaders in the Denver community. They frequently told their stories of survival to educate others about the horrors of the Holocaust. The gift will provide immediate resources for teaching and programmatic leadership over the next three years, expanding the Center for Judaic Studies’ current work to increase Holocaust awareness. In addition to academic studies at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as lifelong learning and social action opportunities, the Center houses the Holocaust Awareness Institute (HAI). For decades, H

During Alumni & Reunions Weekend, May 15-17, 2025, the University of Denver will recognize four remarkable alumni with the Distinguished Alumni Awards. This year’s awards honor individuals whose professional achievements and societal contributions reflect a dedication to excellence across the fields of education and information technology as well as community service and student success at DU. Join the Celebration On Friday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m., these extraordinary alumni will be honored at a Champagne Toast prior to the All Alumni Celebration at Hotel Clio in Cherry Creek. All alumni are invited to join this special evening to celebrate the honorees’ achievements and connect with the DU community.   Distinguished Alumni Honorees  Michael Earl Atkins (MA ’16) is a proud product of Denver Public Schools (DPS) and dedicated advocate for student success and equity. His career has been anything but conventional, starting his professional path as a school custodian before becoming a paraprofessional, t