The University of Denver announced an academic reorganization that consolidates five schools and colleges into two units while eliminating five departments, with remaining programs continuing under the new structure. The plan follows budget pressures, including a projected deficit of up to $30 million, and it is tied to the school’s stated goal of creating a “more connected, flexible academic experience.” DU said its board approved a fiscal 2027 budget that balances by leaving some staff positions vacant and cutting expenses. University leaders framed the move as addressing “market shifts” rather than primarily as cost-saving. The reorganization includes combining DU’s graduate schools of social work, professional psychology, and education into a single college focused on education and behavioral and clinical sciences. It also merges engineering and computer science with natural sciences and mathematics, alongside kinesiology and sport studies. Departments slated for elimination include religious studies and electrical and computer engineering, with additional units voluntarily shutting down. Searches for deans to lead the new colleges are expected to begin in fall 2026 as current students can still complete existing degrees.