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People of MSU Denver Founding School of Education Dean Elizabeth Hinde to retire in 2026 

After more than a decade of leadership, Hinde reflects on her legacy and looks ahead to a new chapter.

Employee Wellness Get your free seasonal vaccines on campus before Nov. 20 

Influenza and Covid-19 immunizations are available to MSU Denver community members starting Oct. 1.

Supporting Students Army veteran and scholar joins MSU Denver to lead support for military-connected students 

Jonathon Sanders brings lived experience, research expertise and an inclusive approach to veteran support services.

Technology Technically Speaking: Updated password security requirements coming soon 

Longer passwords and smarter filters will enhance security while reducing reset hassles.

Photo of the Week

Two MSU Denver community members laugh and chat beside a tall cocktail table during the Holiday Fest event, with a crowd mingling in the background.
Workplace Experience PHOTOS: Holiday Fest brings Roadrunners together for a warm end-of-year celebration

Faculty and staff closed out the semester with laughter, treats and community spirit at MSU Denver’s annual seasonal gathering.

Government Affairs Updates

The College of Business in the Admin Building on the Auraria Campus.
Government Affairs Updates How MSU Denver supports immigrant and international students and employees 

University programs provide legal resources, advising and financial support to help immigrant and international students thrive.

Michael Benitez stands at a lecture with HSI banner on the front, facing an audience.
Government Affairs Updates U.S. Department of Education discontinues HSI discretionary grant programs 

Here’s how it affects MSU Denver

Students walk across a busy outdoor area on the Auraria Campus
Government Affairs Updates Flywheel success helps MSU Denver weather state cuts

University absorbs funding reductions thanks to enrollment gains, record retention and budget discipline.

Photo of U.S. Department of Education building
Government Affairs Updates Federal policy highlights: in case you missed it 

Your quick guide to this summer’s U.S. government moves in higher education

Supporting Students

MSU Denver student Gabriel Balbuena Trujillo works on a laptop in a classroom while a professor looks on and smiles.
Supporting Students Undergraduate teaching assistant program funding available 

Peer-to-peer support program helps faculty and fosters academic persistence.

two students talking, with laptop computers open on their laps.
Supporting Students Behind the scenes of Workday Student implementation 

How MSU Denver is designing the new software for smooth implementation.

Students walk along the main campus walkway at MSU Denver on a sunny day.
Supporting Students MSU Denver sees continued growth, enrolls more than 18,000 students for fall semester

The 3.1% increase over last year’s enrollment exceeds expectations and reflects ongoing efforts to ‘fuel the flywheel.’

Graphic for MSU Denver’s Socktober event showing three pairs of Roadrunner-themed socks on a blue background with the word ‘Socktober.’
Supporting Students Retro sock design among this year’s Socktober garb 

Kick off October with a gift supporting student success that shows off your Roadrunner spirit.

Roadrunner Community

Robert S. Kenney
Roadrunner Community Xcel Energy Colorado’s Robert Kenney to energize Fireside Chat series

President Davidson to sit down with the utility executive on Oct. 30. Register to reserve your spot.

Participants run through Auraria Campus at the annual Roadrunner 5k
Roadrunner Community 5 Rowdy Pit Stop tips for faculty and staff members

The Oct. 15 initiative reminds students to check their Degree Progress Reports.

A large group of volunteers in blue shirts pose in a room filled with shelves and boxes of supplies.
Roadrunner Community PHOTOS: MSU Denver volunteers strengthen community ties during Roadrunners Give Back Week 

Over 150 faculty, staff and alumni served at 12 Denver nonprofits, strengthening MSU Denver’s commitment to civic engagement and community impact.

Three MSU Denver students in red shirts smile and hold up mini pennants while sitting at a blue table during Welcome Week’s Throwdown Thursday event
Roadrunner Community Welcome Month draws record engagement

Expanded programming reimagines MSU Denver’s start-of-year traditions, drawing more than 5,700 participants.