Denver Industry Spotlight: ENERGY

The energy industry is divided into two sub-groups: fossil fuel energy and cleantech. In a region that ranks 5th in the nation for fossil fuel energy employment and 4th for cleantech employment, it is no wonder that the energy industry …

By Julia Uchiyama
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Denver Industry Spotlight: BROADCASTING & TELECOMMUNICATIONS

With a ranking as the 5th highest employment concentration for the industry out of the 50 largest metropolitan areas in 2017, it is clear why it is considered one of the largest broadcasting and telecommunications employment center in the entire …

By Julia Uchiyama
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Denver Industry Spotlight: BIOSCIENCE

Totaling at $519 million in 2017, Colorado has ranked third in the nation for life science-related venture capital investments. It is important to note that the bioscience industry is divided into two groups: 1) medical devices/diagnostics and 2) pharmaceuticals/biotechnology. Combined, …

By Julia Uchiyama
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Denver Industry Spotlight: BEVERAGE PRODUCTION

Since 2014, Colorado craft beer has grown to a $3 billion industry, achieving the highest economic impact per capita of any state in the nation. Colorado also places second in the highest number of craft breweries in the nation, topping …

By Julia Uchiyama
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Denver Industry Spotlight: AEROSPACE

With a one-year employment growth of 4.7%, Colorado ranks as the nation’s second largest aerospace economy, thanks to its ideal location and close proximity to several colleges and universities including DU!

The Metro Denver and Northern Colorado region has attracted …

By Julia Uchiyama
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Denver Industry Spotlight: AVIATION

Providing more than 195,750 jobs for all industries in the Metro Denver and Northern Colorado region, aviation has proven itself to be one of the fastest growing and flourishing industries of our current time. To best illustrate how this area …

By Julia Uchiyama
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DU Boots on the Ground

Did you know that DU now has an ongoing full-time presence in major cities across the nation? We have a team out there to help you and your students succeed!

Since its launch in April 2018, the Advancement Regional Team …

By Liz Iracki
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Feel Empowered to Make Difficult Career Decisions!

Feel Empowered to Make Difficult Career Decisions!

Are you feeling the anxiety of changing of majors, or even changing your career direction? Are you struggling with the pressure of selecting the right graduate program or internship? These are just a …

By Andrew Gupton
Andrew Gupton Career Advisor
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8 Tips for a Successful Interview!

8 Tips for a Successful Interview!

Interviewing is tough. It’s not easy to talk about yourself or your accomplishments. The truth is, practice and preparation will help you improve your interviewing skills, but it may never truly feel natural. The …

By Andrew Gupton
Andrew Gupton Career Advisor
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Faculty Tips – Integrating Transferable Skills into Syllabus Learning Outcomes

Faculty are in a great position to link classroom learning to posts-graduation goals to help students see the value of their major coursework and common curriculum requirements. Writing, research, verbal communication, critical thinking, and data analysis are just a few …

By Jane Kolb
Jane Kolb Career & Professional Development
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