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Author: Alison Meyer

Metropolitan State University of Denver faculty, staff and community leaders continue to earn recognition for their contributions to research, teaching, communications and community leadership.   Here’s a look at their recent accomplishments. 

Author: Alison Meyer

Key Takeaways Metropolitan State University of Denver has earned two national distinctions that reflect its longstanding commitment to expanding educational opportunities for Latino and DREAMER students.   Seal of Excelencia The University earned recertification for the Seal of Excelencia, recognizing intentionality, integrity and excellence at institutions who serve Latino students. The honor follows MSU Denver’s first […]

Author: Alison Meyer

From the origin of marine microbes in a landlocked lab’s petri dish to the invented language of a renowned and controversial French novelist, Metropolitan State University of Denver faculty are curious about a lot of things. And many of them back up their interest with research.  Their inquiries and findings were on display at the […]

Author: Alison Meyer

Three candidates are being considered to become the next dean of the Metropolitan State University of Denver College of Health and Human Sciences, and Roadrunners are invited to meet them on campus next week.   The search committee invites employees and students to open forums below, where they can ask questions and share ideas. Virtual attendance is […]

Author: Alison Meyer

Key Takeaways  Good news for Metropolitan State University of Denver employees heading into Open Enrollment this month: Health insurance costs will rise relatively modestly in 2027, and most benefits will remain unchanged.  Open enrollment runs Nov. 2-20, giving eligible employees an opportunity to review their coverage and make changes for the coming year.  This year’s […]

Author: Alison Meyer

Key takeaways:  President Janine Davidson outlined five priorities in fiscal year 2028, which Metropolitan State University of Denver departments will use to model budgets around student success and capitalize on campus evolution.  At the October President’s Cabinet Meeting on Thursday, Davidson also thanked employees for support in the recent U.S. Senate Debate and Fireside Chat, […]

Author: Alison Meyer

Key takeaways:  Metropolitan State University of Denver earned high marks in its latest accreditation review, with a team of evaluators praising the University’s commitment to student success and opening the door to a new accreditation pathway for the first time in University history.  Following a Sept. 28-29 campus visit, a five-member team from the Higher […]

Author: Alison Meyer

Key takeaways:  Lupe Martinez, Ph.D., a longtime Metropolitan State University of Denver professor whose passion for education shaped generations of future teachers, died Oct. 11 at age 86.  For 30 years, Martinez taught in the University’s Elementary Education and Literacy Department, preparing future teachers to lead diverse classrooms and better serve their communities. His work […]

Author: Alison Meyer

Halloween is here, and so are creepy creatures lurking in your inbox and software. These fright-proof habits will help to keep you, your accounts and University data safe.   All ITS-related resources can be found through the ITS Support Portal.  Passwords: Lock the crypt    A weak password leaves the door wide open. Instead:  Phishing: Trick or […]

Author: Alison Meyer

Key takeaways:  Metropolitan State University of Denver is at transformational moment in its history, expanding opportunities for students to live, learn and prepare for careers.  Three major projects scheduled to open next year represent this moment in a new campaign called “Built For This,” and a new online toolkit gives employees tools and resources to […]