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In the 14th President’s Fireside Chat at Metropolitan State University of Denver, President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., and George Sparks, president and CEO of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, found common ground from their early days as Air Force pilots to current leadership roles in service-oriented organizations. The conversation returned frequently to the importance […]
The midterms are here, meaning it’s time to vote — not just in federal races, but also on candidates and issues at the state and local levels. Voting in Colorado has already begun, but there’s still plenty of time to check your registration status, register and vote by mail or in person. Election Day […]
Key takeaways A former swimming pool at the Auraria Event Center is getting a new purpose, and Metropolitan State University of Denver students and employees will soon have more space to play, practice, gather and celebrate. The University is preparing to transform the Event Center’s former natatorium into a multipurpose venue designed to support academics, […]
Key takeaways: Housing affordability is affecting a meaningful portion of MSU Denver’s workforce, according to MSU Denver’s 2026 Workforce Housing Demand Study. Additionally, workforce housing planned on campus meets some of the goals of employees, and the University will strive to provide early access to units and provide information as the project advances. The study, […]
Roberta Hanson, Ph.D., described as a lifelong learner and generous colleague, died July 28, 2026. Hanson began at Metropolitan State College of Denver in 1990 and was a professor of Management for 15 years before retiring in 2005. Raj Khandekar, Ph.D., professor of Management since 1994, remembered Hanson as a kind and thoughtful educator who […]
Over the past week, Metropolitan State University of Denver employees volunteered with community organizations across the Denver metro area during Roadrunners Give Back. Organized by the Office of University Strategy and External Affairs, this year’s initiative connected Roadrunners with 13 organizations from Sept. 7 through today, leading into Homecoming week. Participating organizations included new community […]
Key takeaways: One of the leading offices in supporting student success has launched a search for its next assistant vice president of Equity and Student Engagement. Cynthia Baron, Ph.D., who previously held this role, is moving to a new position as assistant vice president of Educational Opportunity Programs in the Kemper Classroom to Career Hub. […]
A little preparation can go a long way. That’s part of why the Auraria Campus is offering four in-person trainings focused on “practical, potentially lifesaving skills” this fall. “Ultimately, preparedness is about having the knowledge and confidence to act when it matters,” said Nancy Barjenbruch, AHEC emergency manager. “We want to provide skills that are […]
Key takeaways: For Exercise and Sport Sciences students, working with someone they don’t already know provides an important opportunity to translate classroom learning into practical experience. All Exercise Science students have the opportunity to serve as student trainers during their senior year, said Jason Casey, Ph.D., associate professor of Exercise Science. “We greatly value these […]
Key takeaways: A 10-year effort to maintain Metropolitan State University’s status as an accredited university culminates with a site visit later this month, and the opportunities for employees to get involved begin today. The Higher Learning Commission Comprehensive Evaluation Visit is Sept. 28-29, and there are several opportunities through those days to prepare and participate. […]
