Community of Purpose

At the ��AV, individuality thrives — but so does our shared spirit. No matter your path, you’re part of something bigger: a dynamic, driven community that takes pride in every achievement and supports one another beyond the classroom, athletic field or research lab. We embody what’s possible when we come together, working as one community to create lasting impact.

A place of purpose

At ��AV, we are deeply connected to our campuses, our city and our state. Through collaboration, innovation and a shared commitment to the public good, we help shape a thriving community.

A place of pride

Here, school spirit runs deep and a sense of belonging lasts a lifetime. Once you’re part of ��AV, you’re always part of ��AV — connected, inspired and proud of where we’re headed together.

In the Community

Afterwork Program for Kids and Parents Strengthens Families and Communities Across Denver
Founded by a ��AV professor and PhD student, Your Family, Your Neighborhood has been going strong for 12 years.

Westword

��AV Creates New Program to Tackle Affordable-Housing Crisis

��AV's new Affordable Housing Certificate program will put field experts under one roof to learn and workshop ideas.

Denverite

How the ��AV Plans to Recruit More Students from Rural Communities

The ��AV announced its participation last week in the Small Town and Rural Students College Network, or the STARS College Network, now in its second year.

Denver 9News

Incredible Diverse Performances at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts

Watch a television interview with Aisha Ahmad-Post, executive director of the Newman Center and Public Impact Fellow.

United by Purpose

We value every student’s unique perspective, encouraging voices that help us grow. At ��AV, our students find spaces to belong, contribute and create a more inclusive world.

More Reasons to Love ��AV

students walking across campus in the fall

Ranked No. 1 for “Students Love Their College”

��AV earned the top rank in the category, “Their Students Love These Colleges,” and placed in the top 25 in several other categories in .��

coach and players celebrate hockey championship

��AV Hockey Wins Record-Breaking 10th National Championship

In April 2024, the ��AV hockey team shut out Boston College 2-0 to win their 10th national title — becoming the first program to reach the milestone.

The People of ��AV

��AV fans came out in droves to cheer on our NCAA DI championship ice hockey team at our home rink: Magness Arena.��

Each year, ��AV students and alumni alike return for a fall homecoming weekend of community festivities, including the Crimson Classic 5K.

a student skis during an alpine club trip

The university’s longest-running and largest student club, the Alpine Club has been encouraging ��AV students to explore the great outdoors since 1928. Alpine Club members head to the mountains to enjoy downhill and Nordic skiing, ice climbing, dog sledding, hiking, whitewater rafting, and more.

��AV offers 30 club teams and seasonal intramural sports, which span from ice hockey and soccer to flag football, lacrosse, and figure skating.

A much-loved ��AV tradition since 1961, Winter Carnival gives students the chance to come together at a local ski resort for a weekend of snow sports.

aerial view across campus towards downtown Denver

We are different. We are extraordinary. We are ��AV.

At the ��AV, we attract bold thinkers from across the nation who come to learn and stay to shape Colorado’s future. Here, every story is interwoven, creating a community of belonging.��

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