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Bill and Roberta Witchger build on their history of generosity to Regis with a pledge of $500,000

Bill and Roberta Witchger pledged $500,000 to the Eugene S. Witchger Scholarship Fund, which helps students with high financial need pursue an...

Applied Craft Brewing students to benefit from new brewery in Claver Hall

St. Peter Claver, S.J., Hall will soon be home to a brewery, offering students a chance to learn skills of the craft brewing trade on the Northwest...

Original roof of Main Hall to be replaced for first time in 136-year history

The original mansard roof of Main Hall will be replaced starting this summer, adding a new chapter to an iconic Denver structure that has endured...

Photos: Regis celebrates the class of 2023

Regis celebrated the class of 2023 this past weekend, recognizing graduates' hard work and achievements over their time at the University.

Nursing graduate inspired by her mother’s legacy of care in Laos

Decades before Hmong Nguyen became a nurse, her mother, Kia Ly, cared for community members in her rural Laotian village, delivering babies,...

Three ways educators can practice self-care during Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week happens as the end of the school year is in sight — and as end-of-the-year workloads are increasing.

Micro-hydroelectric generator created by MBA graduate wins Innovation Challenge

A generator that harnesses the power of the water used by homes and businesses has won the sixth annual Regis Innovation Challenge, and the company...

Regis Doctor of Physical Therapy student Brandon Johnson treats Denver Nuggets during successful season

With a successful regular season in the books, the Denver Nuggets have been blazing a trail through the playoffs — and Regis Doctor of...

Regis alumna, professor receive Fulbright awards

A Regis alumna and faculty member were selected for Fulbright Awards, adding to a recent legacy of Regis award winners. Alumna Mayra Perez...

Arrupe Jesuit High School seniors show off entrepreneurial skills in inaugural Regis pitch event

From a biodegradable bag that combats the environmental hazards of plastic bags to a reversible suit that offers double the professional...

Regis welcomes leaders of Colorado’s new Behavioral Health Administration to campus

The Regis Thornton Campus welcomed top leadership from the state’s new Behavioral Health Administration on March 29, becoming the latest stop...

Regis helps usher in return of health fairs, offering care to the community

After three years of inactivity and pandemic-related cancellations, health fairs are back — and Regis students are leading the way in...

Regis offers refuge to asylum seekers after harrowing travels to U.S.

The mother, father and their 10-year-old son left South America in September on foot. They knew the path before them would be treacherous —...

Regis University Creates ‘Dare to Reimagine’ Financial Aid Program

Regis University believes that every promising freshman and transfer student deserves the opportunity to earn a degree that is accessible and...

Q and A with Regis University President Salvador D. Aceves

Regis as Jesuit, Catholic, and a University, has impacted our community by delivering a whole-person, student-centered, transformative education...

Remembering and honoring Walter Springs

This December marks 80 years since Regis student and soldier Tech. Sgt. Walter Springs was killed in Texas. Next year, Regis and its Porter-Billups...

Regis celebrates inaugural Dave Law Day

Dave Law is known across the Northwest Denver Campus for his dedication to the student experience — and now he is the namesake for an award...

Regis welcomes new criminal justice advisory board

Regis recently hosted a number of criminal justice and law enforcement representatives to serve on a newly formed advisory board.

Regis recognizes contributions of employees

In the past two years, Regis has given temporary shelter to people experiencing homelessness, welcomed a mobile food pantry to campus, helped...

Q and A with Fletcher Brown, Director of Military and Veterans Services

As we celebrate our veterans not just on this day but year-round, we sat down to speak with Fletcher Brown, Director of Military and Veterans...

Regis celebrates Dia de los Muertos with local high school students

The Northwest Denver Campus welcomed more than 150 students from Denver Public Schools to showcase ofrendas they created in honor of Dia de los...

My Experience as a First Generation College Student at Regis

First-year student Claudia Podlesna shares her experience as a first-generation commuter student at Regis University

Regis University gathers to celebrate Halloween

Regis welcomed the community to campus on Monday to celebrate Halloween, hosting Trick or Treat Street on Boettcher Commons and the annual Costume...

In Memory of our Beloved Christmas Tree

On Oct. 27 crews removed the grand evergreen tree, which was coming to the end of its life, from Boettcher Commons.

Dr. Abraham Nussbaum shares perspective on health care and faith

Regis University’s Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions (RHCHP) and the offices of Mission and Ministry co-hosted an event on the...

O’Sullivan Art Gallery opens Santos show, displaying works of local artists

With depictions of iconic Catholic figures from Our Lady of Guadalupe to St. Francis, the O’Sullivan Art Gallery’s latest show will...

Regis reflects on Pope Saint John Paul II's visit ahead of feast day

The feast day of Saint John Paul II is Saturday, Oct. 22. Born in Wadowice, Poland as Karol Jozef Wojtyla, he became Pope in 1978.

Regis welcomes alumni back to campus during Blue and Gold Weekend

Regis alumni returned to the Northwest Denver Campus, helping celebrate the University's second annual Blue and Gold Weekend.

Regis University welcomes Rev. Greg Boyle, S.J., back to campus

The original homeboy, Rev. Greg Boyle, S.J., returned to Denver in September to speak with students, staff, faculty and the community at large,...

Author and professor Farah Jasmine Griffin sparks campus-wide conversations and examination

The Regis University community is immersing itself in the words of Farah Jasmine Griffin, the author of Read Until You Understand: The Profound...

Harvest Table to kick off dining services on campus

From a partnership with Little Man Ice Cream to rotating restaurant concepts in St. Peter Claver, S.J., Hall and a variety of allergy-free options,...

Alumni legacy couple finds love at Regis

Theirs is a love story that started years before they ever met. The story of Bobby Burns, '10, and Annie Reinking, '11, can't be...

Regis alumnus and veteran Sam Peterson’s business focuses on transforming mental health

From post-traumatic stress disorder to depression, Sam Peterson knows all too well the mental health struggles veterans face when they return home.

Summer Bridge Program offers first-generation students a preview of college life

Adrian Lara-Mejia was just 13 when he started his own landscaping business. With the help of his parents, operators of a Denver housekeeping...

Ignatian retreat offers a time of respite for faculty and staff

Regis offers faculty and staff a rare opportunity to be able to take the time off and hit a reset button through a camping retreat in Rocky...

Regis alumnus wins Tillman scholarship

Regis University alumnus Tim Spalla’s service to his country, his work saving wildlife and his mission to heal combat scars has paid off with...

Innovation Challenge winners intend to transform workplace wellness

Gary Schneider and Lucas Atwood are the founders of Tr(ai)nStation, a data-driven corporate wellness application that saves businesses...

Regis debate team celebrates a successful season

The Regis debate team won its league championship this spring at the University of Alaska Anchorage, becoming the Western States Champion and...

Regis welcomes new food vendor, Harvest Table, to campus

Regis is welcoming a new food vendor to campus starting this summer, offering an all-you-care-to-eat menu option and more.

Three ways educators can practice self-care during Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week happens as the end of the school year is in sight — and as end-of-the-year workloads are increasing.

Regis University remembers Dennis Gallagher

Dennis Gallagher, an activist, scholar, teacher, public servant, podcaster, staunch Catholic and rabble rouser whose passion for his hometown...

Women’s History Month: Regis University women inspire with stories of impact

Regis university celebrates Women's History Week by highlighting women who show an inner value that manifests a thriving culture based in our...

Guatemalan Baby Shower Builds Self-Sustaining Care in Cobán

Nine reasons to attend the March 19 fundraiser and provide support.

How to help send medical supplies to Ukraine

When Regis junior Olivier Sokolowski’s family members in Poland learned that Russian tanks were rolling into Ukraine last week, they quickly...

Regis student Keiry Sosa participates in meeting with Pope Francis

Regis freshman Keiry Sosa took part in an event today normally reserved for global leaders and dignitaries: a meeting with the pope.

Regis University seeks community musicians

Regis University invites community members of all ages and abilities to join their Concert Band this coming spring semester.

Poets, pirates and sea shanties propel Regis scholar’s podcast to viral success

In most modern books and movies, pirates are depicted as men who wear eye patches, use hooks and clomp around on peg legs. And with the possible...

Dean’s book helps move pharmacy advancements from the lab to the patient

Imagine that a patient just diagnosed with high blood pressure could know – based on their genome – which of the dozens of hypertension...

Hosting a holiday party? A Regis alumna is here to help

As a professional event planner, Regis alumna Jenny Maxwell was used to spending most of the holiday season planning office parties, fundraisers...

Amy Graybill departs from Regis University after 30 years

After 30 years at Regis University, Amy Graybill can look in any direction on the Northwest Denver Campus and experience a flood of memories.

Regis professor’s music helps late alumna live on

Hours after learning about the death of a talented former Regis music student in 2017, Loretta Notareschi sat down at her piano to write a song...

Award-winning poet coaches students at Regis Writing Center

When students work though assignments at the Regis Writing Center, there’s a chance their coach is a prize-winning poet: Michael Joseph...

Art Faculty Exhibition Opens at the O’Sullivan Art Gallery

From photos that explore the time, nature and humanity of Wyoming landscapes to a painting that combines influences from Dutch still life with...

First Latino state historian, Dr. Nicki Gonzales, brings deep Colorado roots to new role

Even though her family has deep roots in Colorado and northern New Mexico, Nicki Gonzales didn’t really think of herself as western until she...

Regis to celebrate Ignatian Heritage Day

Regis University is gathering to bring the worldwide observance of the Ignatian Year to the Northwest Denver Campus. With a series of events on...

Regis professor’s humor and commentary to go on display at Loveland Museum

Often when people view Tony Ortega’s artwork in a gallery, their reactions follow a pattern: First, they recognize a character from American...

Professor’s solo comedy performance transformed into memoir

Janna Goodwin had three decades of experience writing and performing for theater when she joined the communications faculty at Regis. As her...

WWII veteran, age 102, finally receives his medals

In 1941, before there was D-Day, or the flag raising on Iwo Jima, or Pearl Harbor, a young man from Missouri named Edward Flaherty Jr. put on an...

Regis community gathers for Mission Commitment Day ahead of Juneteenth

The life and writing of James Baldwin guided Regis faculty and staff through the University’s first Mission Commitment Day, hosted in honor...

PBLA introduces technology training course

In a classroom at Regis University this summer, a group of Porter-Billups Leadership Academy 10th graders were hard at work rebuilding computer...