In this episode of Mile Higher Ed, Sarah and Caitlyn talk with Dr. Michael LaFarr, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Health and Wellbeing at the University of Denver and alumnus of the Higher Education Master’s program. We talk about what health care looks like in the context of higher education, how to support students’ holistic wellbeing, and how his degree in higher education shaped his career trajectory.  

About our guest: Dr. Michael LaFarr is a higher education leader based in Denver, Colorado, serving as an assistant vice chancellor at the University of Denver charged with overseeing health, wellness, and student services. Trained as a clinical psychologist with a doctorate in clinical psychology and an MBA, he combines deep behavioral health expertise with strategic and operational insight. With extensive experience running college health centers, he focuses on building systems that support student wellbeing, equity, and success, bringing a practical, mission-driven perspective to conversations about campus health, organizational change, and how institutions can better care for their students. 

Here’s a link to information about the University of Denver Health and Counseling Center 

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