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President Janine Davidson and Chief of Staff Edward Brown sit at a meeting table in front of a screen that says "President's Cabinet Meeting"
Leadership and Governance President’s Cabinet discusses Out-of-State Employment Policy, Strategic Plan progress

University leaders were also briefed on outcomes of the 2026 Colorado legislative session and celebrated fundraising successes.

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Government Affairs Updates What Colorado’s legislative session means for MSU Denver
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Leadership and Governance New Out-of-State Employment Policy clarifies expectations
MSU Denver cheerleaders performing outdoors with red and blue pom-poms during a campus event.
Awards and Achievements Kudos to Cheer Club, College of Business faculty, Cybersecurity team and more 
Gregor Mieder
People of MSU Denver Changemaker Gregor Mieder is on a mission to remove barriers to education

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People of MSU Denver Arrivals and Departures: April 2026
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Technology ITS urges vigilance in wake of Canvas outage
A person in a yellow sweater uses a laptop while holding a smartphone at a bright, white workspace.
Technology Workday Student update: Wrapping up configuration, building toward testing
Smiling man in a gray jacket and red shirt posing for a professional portrait, likely associated with an Access Center Director retirement announcement.
People of MSU Denver Access Center Director Greg Sullivan to retire  

Editor's Picks

A person in a yellow sweater uses a laptop while holding a smartphone at a bright, white workspace.
Campus Operations Banner changes halted as MSU Denver prepares for new student information system

A three-year freeze on nonessential updates will help ensure a smooth and stable transition to Workday Student.

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Campus Operations New MSU Denver Events Calendar is live 

Sign up now to submit events to the more modern, user-friendly platform.

Supervisor and employee talk during a mid-year review in an office, with one person seated at a desk and the other standing and holding papers
Workplace Experience Make the most of your midyear goals conversation 

Human Resources shares tips to help employees prepare for this key step in the performance management cycle.

A student and aviation instructor sit inside an aircraft cockpit, reviewing a tablet together during training.
Awards and Achievements CDHE names MSU Denver a Career Connected Campus

New designation affirms University’s commitment to workforce readiness and equitable career development.

Photo of the Week

Two MSU Denver community members posing with the Rowdy mascot outdoors during the Spring 2026 Howdy Rowdy BBQ event at the JSSB Lawn.
Workplace Experience PHOTOS: Employees, campus evolution cheered at Howdy Rowdy BBQ

Over 600 Roadrunner colleagues celebrated a year marked by student success, infrastructure growth and fundraising.

Featured Video Stories

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ys83oIbvY8
Awards and Achievements VIDEO: Education is a transformational step

Marathon Award recipients Ferd and Christy Belz share what makes MSU Denver special to them.

MSU Denver President Janine Davidson and Provost Matt Makley inspect papers they are holding while standing in a well lit office.
Leadership and Governance Common Grounds: Leading through transition
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Leadership and Governance Common Grounds debut opens the book on University finances
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Workplace Experience

Two MSU Denver community members posing with the Rowdy mascot outdoors during the Spring 2026 Howdy Rowdy BBQ event at the JSSB Lawn.
Workplace Experience PHOTOS: Employees, campus evolution cheered at Howdy Rowdy BBQ

Over 600 Roadrunner colleagues celebrated a year marked by student success, infrastructure growth and fundraising.

Graphic with a speech bubble icon and text reading “Employee Engagement Survey: Fueling Excellence Together” in red, blue, and gray on a white background.
Workplace Experience Annual survey highlights strong employee engagement, workplace challenges

Faculty and staff members report high levels of pride and purpose, while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, communication and cross-campus collaboration.

Child holds an adult’s hand outdoors, representing Bring a Child to Work Day.
Workplace Experience Bring a Child to Work Day returns April 23

RSVP form, event agenda and tips for participating families

Exterior view of the Auraria Library entrance with a red metal canopy and large “Auraria Library” lettering on a clear sunny day.
Workplace Experience Perks of the Job: free movies, news subscriptions and more

Auraria Library faculty and staff services offer free access to top research and media platforms.

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Government Affairs Updates

The Colorado State Capitol dome with American and Colorado state flags flying against a clear blue sky.
Government Affairs Updates What Colorado’s legislative session means for MSU Denver

Higher ed funding to remain flat, new funding formula approved, OER extended and more.

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.

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Leadership and Governance

President Janine Davidson and Chief of Staff Edward Brown sit at a meeting table in front of a screen that says "President's Cabinet Meeting"
Leadership and Governance President’s Cabinet discusses Out-of-State Employment Policy, Strategic Plan progress

University leaders were also briefed on outcomes of the 2026 Colorado legislative session and celebrated fundraising successes.

Close-up of a map of the United States with colored push pins marking locations across multiple states.
Leadership and Governance New Out-of-State Employment Policy clarifies expectations

Working outside of Colorado will generally not be permitted, but there are exceptions for existing arrangements and other circumstances.

Rosemarie Allen
Leadership and Governance Rosemarie Allen named next dean of School of Education

Nationally recognized leader in equity and early-childhood education, professor of 22 years to succeed founding Dean Elizabeth Hinde.

A group of administrators sit at a conference table during a meeting, reviewing documents with a presentation screen behind them displaying “President’s Cabinet Meeting.”
Leadership and Governance April President’s Cabinet meeting spotlights AI strategy, budget reality and employee engagement

Plus: Meet Roadrunner Shoutout winners from the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and the Immigrant Services Program.

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