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The energy was high for Metropolitan State University of Denver’s first President’s Cabinet meeting of the academic year. President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., shared updates on major campus projects, including breaking ground on the new student housing complex in September and the Gina and Frank Day Health Institute Tower in January. Meanwhile, Cabinet members finalized approval […]
The fall semester at Metropolitan State University of Denver isn’t just the start of another exciting academic year; it will usher in a new chapter in the Auraria Campus’ evolution. MSU Denver and campus partners are working on major projects that will enhance the student experience and strengthen connection to the community. As construction gets […]
Students returning to campus this fall will find a new twist on welcome programming. Ready, Set, Rowdy! begins Aug. 18 and stretches across four themed weeks designed to help Roadrunners connect with peers, faculty and staff. The expanded approach replaces the single-week format with a monthlong rollout that encourages deeper engagement and helps students build […]
Attendees of the 2025 event will take home commemorative swagMetropolitan State University of Denver’s second annual Community Collab Summit is set for Sept. 12, and this year’s event offers an enhanced agenda aimed at deepening collaboration, sparking innovation and supporting professional growth for employees across the University. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural […]
Metropolitan State University of Denver is upgrading its student-information system, replacing the current SIS, Ellucian Banner, with Workday Student. Following the successful completion of the Strategy and Readiness activities and the Planning phase, the University officially entered the Architect and Configuration phase of the project May 5. This phase will continue through next summer and focus […]
Metropolitan State University of Denver has welcomed Leanne Bokinskie as its new chief operating officer, a restructured role designed to strengthen operational and financial leadership during a pivotal time for the University. Bokinskie, who joined the University on May 30, brings decades of experience in finance, administration and higher education. Most recently at Virginia Tech, […]
To assist students and employees in navigating times of change and to support wellbeing in general MSU Denver has compiled a list of campus and community resources. These offerings are intended to provide emotional, professional and practical support. Employees are encouraged to share resources with students as appropriate.
During the April President’s Cabinet meeting, Shaun Schafer, Ph.D., associate vice president of Curriculum, Academic Effectiveness and Policy Development; and Kaycee Gerhart, vice president for Government Affairs, presented about the accreditation process and President Donald Trump’s executive order calling for accreditation reform. Here are some of the commonly asked questions about accreditation and the […]
University Communications and Marketing launched a revamped Faculty and Staff Hub, redesigned with direct input from employees to better support their day-to-day work needs. As of June 6, the new site is in effect and all links to the legacy site now redirect to the new location. While the Early Bird remains Metropolitan State University […]
You’ve weighed in with feedback on what you love about working at Metropolitan State University of Denver and how your engagement could be strengthened, via the 2025 Employee Engagement Survey. Now, MSU Denver leaders have developed customized action plans to drive improvements. Each college, school and administrative branch identified a key area of opportunity specific […]
