Daniel L. Ritchie
Hall Of Fame Inductee — 2005
Chancellor Emeritus/Chairman of the Board, University of Denver
Daniel L. Ritchie was the 16th chancellor of the University of Denver and is one of the strongest leaders in creating a link between higher education and the tourism industry. Prominent in Denver's civic and cultural community, Ritchie has proved a strong advocate for the University of Denver, where he was chancellor from July 1989 - June 2005. His persuasion has been instrumental in bringing major gifts to DU and in establishing DU as a center for tourism research and studies. In 2005, under Ritchie’s leadership, DU opened the new Center for Travel & Tourism, which will serve as an academic research center. Ritchie has been instrumental in developing DU as both a meeting and cultural destination. He also helped play a role in securing the Frozen Four tournament for Denver in 2008, which will be one of the city’s major sporting events.
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