Careers in Education & Training Beyond Teaching

Do you love the idea of being in the field of education, but know that being a K-12 educator is not for you? There are many ways to take your passion for teaching and training and put that to work …

By Heidi J. Perman
Heidi J. Perman Assistant Vice Chancellor, Career & Professional Development
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What to Do with a Design and the Arts Major?

Design and the Arts

At the intersection of design and the arts is a set of skills that allow for creative expression and communication. Whether you’re studying Art, Art History, Emergent Digital Practices (EDP), Film, Marketing, or another related program, …

By Carolyn Sommers
Carolyn Sommers Associate Director, Serves Undergraduate CAHSS & Exploring Students
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27 Leaders, Athletes & Celebrities You Wouldn’t Know Have Learning Disabilities

In your job search journey, it can be helpful and inspirational to look to leaders in the professions you are passionate about or want to learn more about who came across challenges as students and, through those challenges discovered their …

By Beth Wade
Beth Wade Assistant Director, Career & Professional Development
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Alumna, Robin Colombin, Building Community in Benin

A few days before Christmas I touched base with Robin Colombin over a Facebook messenger phone call. Robin (BS ’16, international business, minor in fine art) is stationed with the Peace Corps in rural Benin and traveled two hours to …

By Maria Kuntz
Maria Kuntz Assistant Director, Advancement Marketing
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What to Do with a Public Policy Major?

Careers for Public Policy Majors

WHAT IS A PUBLIC POLICY MAJOR?

The University of Denver’s interdisciplinary program in public policy focuses on major social issues and how they impact the public and private sectors. public policy is a highly disciplined, …

By Austin R Rowe
Austin R Rowe
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10 Ways to Stay Healthy When You Work in an Office

Many people think that the safest jobs are those that involve being in an office all day. Sure, you likely aren’t going to have any heavy objects falling, or have to deal with injuries involving heavy equipment, but working in …

By Jane Hurst
Jane Hurst
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Right Foot Forward- Bringing Mentoring to Student Veterans

 

This blog is co-authored by Damon Vine and Patty Hickman.

Veterans face many challenges as they transition from active duty or reserve status back into civilian life. The University of Denver is doing its part to help veterans reintegrate …

By Patty Hickman
Patty Hickman Director, Serves Graduate Students
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What in the World Can I Do With a Major in Environmental Science?

We see many students in Environmental Science who are interested in exploring career options in sustainability, field research, educating others on protecting our world, urban planning and transit…the list goes on. Students who gravitate toward Geography & the Environment in particular …

By Kimberly English
Kimberly English Career Advisor
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Leveraging Social Media for Career Exploration

Often, when we think of social media and career development, we think of networking and connecting to new people. Certainly this is a useful benefit of social media. But did you know that social media can be helpful for your …

By Kyle Inselman
Kyle Inselman Director, Alumni Career & Professional Development
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Who’s Asking All the Questions? What You Might Be Missing in Your Interviews

Why is it that preparing for an interview is so difficult? There are likely many answers to this question, but one obvious reason is that you don’t know what questions the interviewer(s) will ask. You can research the company, memorize …

By Andrew Gupton
Andrew Gupton Career Advisor
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