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When Akbarali “Ali” Thobhani, Ph.D., arrived alone in the United States from Uganda at age 19, he came with a single goal: to pursue an education. More than five decades later, he has devoted his life to ensuring that Metropolitan State University of Denver students have the same opportunity to see the world as a classroom. Thobhani, executive director of […]
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Knowing how to report concerns and access emergency resources is essential for anyone who works, studies or attends events on the Auraria Campus. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with key campus safety resources. Stay informed with emergency alerts MSU Denver uses an emergency notification system to share time-sensitive information, including campus closures, weather alerts and safety incidents. Make sure […]
The annual University-wide Employee Engagement Survey returns Feb. 11–25, giving MSU Denver employees an opportunity to share their ideas and to improve our workplace experience as we strive to be recognized as Colorado’s most desired place of employment, Pillar V of the 2030 Strategic Plan. Friendly rivalries raise the stakes This year’s survey once again features a campuswide competition, with departments, branches, colleges and schools competing […]
Metropolitan State University of Denver’s University Advancement team launched the inaugural comprehensive fundraising campaign, Roadrunners Rise, in fall 2020 with a goal to raise $100 million and solidify MSU Denver’s position as a national leader in social mobility. On Nov. 17, 2025, the campaign surpassed its goal, thanks to a $30,000 gift from Christie and Ferd Belz supporting the […]
Colorado is experiencing a severe flu season, with the CDC reporting high levels of influenza in the state. To help the Metropolitan State University of Denver community stay informed and healthy, the Early Bird spoke with Ruben Zorrilla, M.D., medical director at the Health Center at Auraria, to answer common questions about the flu and share tips for prevention and recovery.
Metropolitan State University of Denver’s budget-planning process will kick into full gear this month alongside a new University budget model aimed at strengthening long-term financial sustainability and better aligning resources with student success. Over the next month, branches, colleges and schools will develop their fiscal 2027 spending plans for review by the University Planning and Budget Advisory Committee (UPBAC). UPBAC will then develop a recommended University-wide budget for President Janine Davidson, […]
Former Metropolitan State University of Denver professor and award-winning chair of the former Reading and Teaching Education departments Vincent Orlando, Ph.D., died Dec. 18, 2025, at the age of 77. Orlando taught at MSU Denver from 1979 until 2003. He served as president of the College Reading and Learning Association in 1996–97 and was a member of the MSU Denver Athletic Hall of Fame Committee. He received the MSU Denver Distinguished Service Award in […]
Each year, Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Day of Giving unites alumni, students, faculty, staff and community supporters in a shared purpose: raising critical funds that give Roadrunners access to resources that help them rise. As we gear up to celebrate the 10th anniversary of our annual fundraising campaign on March 19, we need your campus project submissions to make this milestone Day of Giving our most impactful yet. To be considered for promotion on the Day of Giving, […]
Metropolitan State University of Denver has been awarded the Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a prestigious national recognition that validates years of sustained, campuswide work to serve the public good. The classification, awarded by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, honors colleges and universities that collaborate with community partners through teaching, research and […]
