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People of MSU Denver Changemaker Manuel Del Real: building systems, solving problems and leaving a legacy

Executive director of HSI Initiatives and Inclusion shapes the future of MSU Denver as a Hispanic-Serving Institution.

Supporting Students Roadrunners Rise campaign enters public phase in 2025

MSU Denver faculty and staff members are invited to join the launch celebration Feb. 19 at 4:30 p.m.

Supporting Students Ball Arena redevelopment brings scholarships, community benefits

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment commits $500,000 for displaced Aurarians and Indigenous peoples, with other funds possible as the project progresses.

Workplace Experience MSU Denver’s core values get a refresh

Updated definitions incorporate employee feedback and focus on clarity, actionability.

Photo of the week

An exterior of the newly painted St. Cajetan's in January 2025.
Roadrunner Community Photo of the Week: St. Cajetan’s gets a fresh coat of paint

The renovation is part of a rehabilitation plan celebrating the church’s 100th anniversary next year.

People of MSU Denver

Staff senate posed outside Dazbog on Auraria campus.
People of MSU Denver Arrivals and Departures: December 2024

Help welcome new colleagues and bid farewell to those moving on to new opportunities.

Doug Clark wearing sunglasses and smiling outside in front of a dam
People of MSU Denver MSU Denver mourns death of Douglas Clark 

Beloved instructor and alumnus will be honored during a memorial service Monday.

Manuel Del Real
People of MSU Denver Changemaker Manuel Del Real: building systems, solving problems and leaving a legacy

Executive director of HSI Initiatives and Inclusion shapes the future of MSU Denver as a Hispanic-Serving Institution.

A middle-aged man with light skin and gray hair wearing a striped button-up shirt, smiling warmly at the camera. The background shows an outdoor setting with blurred trees and a cloudy sky.
People of MSU Denver MSU Denver mourns death of beloved faculty member Bill Huddy 

A memorial Mass for the Communication Studies senior lecturer will be held Tuesday in Castle Rock.

Supporting Students

Alumna, Angelina Nguyen, left and Special Education major, Azure Dittenber showcase some of the vegetables offered at the Rowdy’s Corner Farm Stand on Thursday, July 11, 2024, on the JSSB lawn.
Supporting Students Day of Giving needs your campus projects 

Submit a proposal for a chance to participate in MSU Denver’s 24-hour fundraising campaign.

Rowdy outside
Supporting Students University Advancement celebrates record-breaking year

The 2024 MSU Denver Foundation Annual Report highlights $22.6 million in fundraising and stories of donor generosity and impact.

Students walk along snowy pathways on a college campus with a stone chapel and tall skyscrapers in the background on a sunny winter day.
Supporting Students Biennial report on student alcohol and drug prevention now available

The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act report highlights educational initiatives, recovery resources and campus programs designed to support student wellness.

Four students laughing together in front of a large inflatable roadrunner mascot holding a "GET ROWDY!" sign at an outdoor campus event.
Supporting Students Roadrunners Rise campaign enters public phase in 2025

MSU Denver faculty and staff members are invited to join the launch celebration Feb. 19 at 4:30 p.m.

Leadership and Governance

MSU Denver's mascot stands next to a check-in table outside a campus building with decorations.
Leadership and Governance MSU Denver Foundation welcomes new board members 

Annie Lee, Derek Longwell, Lisa Ali, Rachel Kaygi and Mike Davis join group overseeing philanthropic support.

Matt Makley, Ph.D., speaks at the Community Collab Summit in August.
Leadership and Governance Makley named interim provost

History Department chair and former Faculty Senate president steps into role as Laura Niesen de Abruña transitions to faculty.

A smiling man in a blue blazer and plaid shirt stands with arms crossed in a brightly lit space, featuring blurred colorful artwork and modern decor in the background.
Leadership and Governance Interim executive director of Online Learning brings broad experience to the job 

Samuel Jay is a longtime MSU Denver faculty member and leader.

Faculty Senate
Leadership and Governance Faculty Senate opposes proposed 90-credit bachelor’s degree program 

Body votes to sign letter to state higher ed leaders outlining concerns, supporting collaborative approach.