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One extraordinary human being at a time
More than forty years ago, the question was asked: what if we created the country’s first contemplative university in one of the most progressive and beautiful places in the world?
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What is Contemplative Education?
Student Experience
Discipline & Delight
Integrating traditional academics, contemplative practice, and experiential learning, a Naropa University education will push, challenge, and nurture you in ways you can hardly begin to imagine.
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94%
of Naropa graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months.
Alumni Spotlight
“My Naropa education drastically altered the path of my life. I am a much more embodied, confident, and learned being."
— Stephanie Pixler
Contemplative Psychology
Faculty Spotlight
“At its best, one's educational journey isn't just about oneself. Naropa fosters engaging one's education with a bigger vision.”
— Jordan Quaglia, PhD
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Assistant Professor, BA in Contemplative Psychology