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Denver, Colorado
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The University of Denver was established in 1864, twelve years before Colorado achieved statehood in 1876.
The university's Ritchie Center for Sports & Wellness was used as a training facility for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Judo and Taekwondo teams.
The Anderson Academic Commons houses the Beck Archives, which is one of the largest collections of Jewish cultural and historical materials in the Rocky Mountain region.
The university has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and has implemented numerous sustainability initiatives across campus.
University Hall, the oldest building on campus, was completed in 1890 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The campus is recognized as an arboretum, featuring over 2,000 trees and a diverse range of plant species.
The university's mascot is a red-tailed hawk named "Ruckus," symbolizing the spirit and resilience of the student body.
The Lamont School of Music at the university is one of the premier music schools in the United States, offering a wide range of programs and performances.
