Produced by University Communications and Marketing, the Early Bird is MSU Denver’s online news source for employees. We report on and celebrate the great work of our dynamic faculty and staff. Here you’ll also find important employee-focused information on University operations, leadership and governance, Human Resources and benefits and so much more.
Meet the Early Bird team
John Arnold – Editor in Chief
John is senior director of communications in the office of University Communications and Marketing. He oversees the University's internal and external editorial strategies and operations and serves as editor in chief of the Early Bird, RED and MSU Denver Magazine.
Laura Miller – Managing Editor
Laura is the director of editorial strategy in the office of University Communications and Marketing. In addition to managing the Early Bird employee-news site, Laura serves as managing editor for MSU Denver's externally focused publications RED and MSU Denver Magazine.
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Amanda Schwengel – Visuals Editor
Amanda is MSU Denver's assistant director of photography and video. She oversees all visual storytelling strategy and production in the office of University Communications and Marketing.
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Ben Lasseter – Writer/Editor
Ben is an internal communications specialist in the office of University Communications and Marketing and a writer, editor and coordinator for the Early Bird employee-news site.
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Alison is a staff writer and editor for the Early Bird employee-news site.
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