Regis University Magazine
Volume 32 | Issue 2 | Fall/Winter 2024
Regis University Magazine is published biannually by the Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications for the University community of alumni, benefactors, faculty, staff, students and families.
Featured Stories
Jet-Setting Athletics
Two-time RMAC basketball champ takes talents to Germany
Just months after she graduated, Regis women’s basketball star Sam Deem signed to play professionally in Germany. How Deem — and several of her Regis athletics peers — landed contracts overseas.
Two-time RMAC basketball champ takes talents to Germany
Just months after she graduated, Regis women’s basketball star Sam Deem signed to play professionally in Germany. How Deem — and several of her Regis athletics peers — landed contracts overseas.
From the Phillies to Ancient Rome
Regis alumnus and former Philadelphia Phillies legend becomes archaeologist
Brad Lidge may be best known for his legendary run as a closer for the Philadelphia Phillies. But did you know he’s also an archaeologist who focuses on Ancient Rome?
Regis alumnus and former Philadelphia Phillies legend becomes archaeologist
Brad Lidge may be best known for his legendary run as a closer for the Philadelphia Phillies. But did you know he’s also an archaeologist who focuses on Ancient Rome?
Democracy’s Crooked Path
Professor explores disinformation and democracy in East Africa
Associate Professor Meghan Sobel Cohen, Ph.D., explores press freedom and the shifting media landscape in East Africa 20 years after media scholars say propaganda contributed to hate speech before the Rwandan genocide.
Professor explores disinformation and democracy in East Africa
Associate Professor Meghan Sobel Cohen, Ph.D., explores press freedom and the shifting media landscape in East Africa 20 years after media scholars say propaganda contributed to hate speech before the Rwandan genocide.
From Denver to Dar es Salaam
Professor Ethan Sanders discusses his path to studying East Africa
As a high school student, Ethan Sanders, Ph.D., had a “blank spot on his mental map” regarding Africa. Now, he’s a scholar of East African politics and religion who has uncovered deep insights into Pan-Africanism, including its historical figures and the movement's enduring legacy.
Accounting for Success
Roger Pomainville — international mountain climber and alumnus — supports accounting students
Roger graduated from Regis College in 1965 with an accounting degree, followed by a JD and LLM in Taxation from the University of Denver. Nearly 60 years later, he says Regis was formative to his success in business and life.
Making Peace with Fire
Professor M.D. Kinoti explores conflict resolution strategies in his latest book
Growing up in Kenya, M.D. Kinoti, Ph.D., was surrounded by conflict, both within his family and in his community. In his latest book, Making Peace with Fire, Kinoti combines his personal insight with academic work to provide resolution strategies.
To Infinity and Beyond
Regis alumnus Sonny Giroux helps NASA communicate with deep space
Sonny Giroux, a Regis alumnus, helps with NASA's Deep Space Network, which spans the Milky Way galaxy and beyond.
Blue & Gold Weekend celebrates the Regis community
Alumni, students and friends from near and far returned to the Denver Campus to celebrate old memories and make new ones.
Renowned author Claudia Rankine visits Regis
Claudia Rankine, the author of Citizen: An American Lyric, visited Regis this fall to engage in discussion with students and the community about her work. The award-winning book was this year’s selection for One Book, One Regis, the community-wide reading series.
Regis in a Presidential Election Year
How the University encouraged the community to use their vote — and recognized history with artifacts from campaigns of the past.
Inaugural fellow of the Center for the Study of War Experience takes research to Myanmar
Mausumi Mahapatro studies the migration and integration of the predominantly Muslim Rohingya people of Myanmar.
Magazine Staff
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT STRATEGIC MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Cassandra Grady
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
Sheryl Tirol
EDITOR
Sara Knuth
EDITORIAL STAFF
Dave Francois
Hadley Jenkins
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Marcus Knodle
ART DIRECTOR
Nichole Atwood
ILLUSTRATION
Dan Alarcon Jr.
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Connor Legge
Anthony Madrigal
CONTRIBUTORS
Laura Bond
Alexis Fatigati
Arthur Knapp
WEB DEVELOPERS
Brie Emerson
Tanner Johnson
Angela Mu
Israyel Saenz
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