Public Good Discovery

The Office for Public Good Strategy and Research works to advance institutional readiness for collaboration among students, staff, faculty, and community partners for public good discovery. 
 
  • What is Public Good Discovery?
    The development, integration, and application of knowledge for collective thriving.  
     
    Sometimes contributions to public good discovery are direct, such through basic or applied research that advances understanding of public issues. Other times, contributions are indirect, such as when students develop skills that prepare them to solve problems through collaboration in the future.

The Office is home to initiatives and programs that advance collaboration for public good discovery. 

 

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Signature Work at DU

On the path to public good discovery, some students carry out signature work, high impact educational experiences that address complex problems.

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Health Initiative

DU’s Strategic Health Initiative connects, activates, and supports collaboration for research and learning to advance health and wellness.  

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DU Grand Challenges

In the face of pressing problems, change is possible when we work together. That belief is at the heart of DU Grand Challenges, which supports community-university collaboration for change.  

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Public Good Celebration

The Public Good Celebration is an annual day hosted by the Office for Public Good Strategy & Research that celebrates university and community partners whose collaborative work advances the public good. Events include the Student Signature Work Showcase, Faculty and Community Mentor Reception, Community-Engaged Photo Exhibit, and a Resource Fair.

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Contact

 

Anne P. DePrince: Professor; Associate Vice Provost for Public Good Strategy and Research