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After more than 20 years of championing accessibility and student success, Greg Sullivan, director of the Access Center at Metropolitan State University of Denver, has announced his retirement, effective in June. Student Engagement and Well-being will conduct a national search for his successor, closing out a career defined by innovation, advocacy and deep commitment to students. Since joining the University in […]
Rosemarie Allen, Ed.D., will be the next dean of the School of Education at Metropolitan State University of Denver. A University search committee selected her to succeed the school’s founding dean, Elizabeth Hinde, Ph.D., who is retiring in August after 40 years in education. In announcing the appointment, the search committee praised Allen’s leadership, experience in education and commitment to student success. Allen, a professor of Early Childhood Education, began teaching […]
Yesterday, a cohort of 14 Metropolitan State University of Denver employees graduated from the LEAD Leadership Program. Created by the University’s Leadership and Organizational Engagement team, the semester-long program equips participants with practical tools to lead teams, navigate change and build a positive workplace culture. Through a series of sessions combining prework, instruction and action […]
As Metropolitan State University of Denver prepares to open its first residence hall, the University is taking a major step to strengthen how students experience campus life, engagement and support. To meet the needs of an evolving campus environment, including a new residential life program, MSU Denver leaders are reorganizing Student Engagement and Well-being (SEW) […]
Two postdoctoral fellows at Metropolitan State University of Denver are earning national recognition while helping relaunch a long-dormant faculty development program. In 2024, Damilola Akintayo, Ph.D., and Nilakshi Devi, Ph.D., were chosen as the first cohort of Wilton Flemon Postdoctoral Teaching Fellows. Their work is supported by a $2.25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE Office of […]
Leaders at Metropolitan State University of Denver addressed budget realities, outlined a new University-wide approach to artificial intelligence and highlighted alumni achievements at the April President’s Cabinet meeting last week. They also reviewed results from MSU Denver’s recently released annual Employee Engagement and Leader Effectiveness Survey. President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., opened the meeting by recognizing Roadrunner Shoutout winners and celebrating recent milestones, including Colorado’s new state poet laureate, Crisosto Apache, […]
A social media page is a powerful tool to engage Roadrunner partners, share wins and recruit people to get involved with the campus initiatives that make Metropolitan State University of Denver special. However, University-branded accounts must follow recently updated guidelines to ensure compliance with the law, brand consistency and ethical use of artificial intelligence. Branden Whitfield, social media manager in University Communications and Marketing, is here to help. See […]
Same-day medical appointments and no-cost health services are available to faculty and staff members through the Health Center at Auraria, offering a convenient alternative to long wait times for primary care. The center offers a broad range of clinical services, including primary care, psychiatric support and telehealth appointments. Faculty and staff can also be seen for sick visits, including infections, […]
In the early hours of Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Day of Giving on March 19, Meredith Jeffers, Ph.D., executive director of University Strategy, and Martina Felderman, Ph.D., executive leadership coach and founder of Leadership Ascent, arrived at Movement Golden to take on the MSU Denver Vertical Mile Climb Challenge. Inspired by the ‘Rise to the Future’ theme, Jeffers challenged herself and Felderman […]
When Metropolitan State University of Denver Computer Science major and Pi Sigma Epsilon member Nathan Allison volunteered for the 2025 Colorado Rockies 50/50 Raffle, he viewed it simply as a way to raise money for his fraternity. “Each ‘yes’ fueled a new kind of motivation,” said Allison, one of the season’s top sellers. “It became a personal challenge to push myself for a cause I believed in.” This year marks the ninth season the MSU Denver Alumni Association has […]
