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Author: Ben Lasseter

Eileen Starr, Ph.D., a beloved MSU Denver professor known for her humor, honesty and fierce care for students, died Aug. 21 at home surrounded by family and friends.  Starr was a professor in MSU Denver’s Department of Social Work and a deeply valued teacher, mentor and colleague whose influence extended well beyond the classroom, said […]

Author: Ben Lasseter

Key takeaways: At MSU Denver, 57% of undergraduates are first-generation college students, meaning their parents or legal guardians did not earn a bachelor’s degree in the United States.  That makes understanding the first-generation student experience essential to the University’s work.  “Our first-generation students bring so much of their own experience and knowledge with them,” said […]

Author: Ben Lasseter

June and July arrivals  Name   Department   Title   Alex Clayton   Criminal Justice and Criminology   Affiliate faculty   Alicerene Gumbs   Nursing   Affiliate faculty   Alix Van Sickle   Political Science   Affiliate faculty   Allison Peters   English   Affiliate faculty   Amanda Howell   Physics   Affiliate faculty   Ana Gonzalez   Admissions   Admissions counselor   Angelline Nageak   Intercollegiate Athletics   1st assistant coach, Women’s Basketball   Anna Knowles   English   Affiliate […]

Author: Ben Lasseter

As Metropolitan State University of Denver closes in on its institutional accreditation deadline this fall, leaders encourage employees to get involved and applaud faculty members’ widespread work to strengthen a critical area: credential tracking. The Higher Learning Commission will visit campus as part of the review of the University’s eligibility to grant degrees, receive federal […]

Author: Ben Lasseter

Courtesy of Shawn MeekMetropolitan State University of Denver Provost Matt Makley, Ph.D., and Shawn Meek, professor of Communication Design, play guitar and sing in a psychedelic-rock jam band, and their gig on Saturday will help to send students on a study-abroad field-learning program.  Having each played since they were teenagers, the pair first discovered their […]

Author: Ben Lasseter

Metropolitan State University of Denver is on strong financial footing, despite challenges facing higher education institutions, acting President Jim Carpenter said as he kicked off the first President’s Cabinet meeting of the semester on Thursday.  Carpenter, the University’s vice president for Administration and Finance and chief financial officer, has been filling in this summer for […]

Author: Ben Lasseter

Roadrunners Give Back returns early next month, where Metropolitan State University of Denver employees will put CADRE values into action alongside colleagues and community partners. This year’s volunteer initiative runs Sept. 7-14 (excluding weekend dates), leading into Homecoming and connecting Roadrunners with 13 organizations across the Denver metro area. Employees can visit the Roadrunners Give […]

Author: Ben Lasseter

Every semester, departments across Metropolitan State University of Denver tackle the same challenges: finding the latest logo, writing an announcement, updating a webpage, promoting an event or locating approved campus photos and logos.  The good news? You don’t have to start from scratch.  Brand Central brings together the University’s communications, marketing and brand resources in […]

Author: Ben Lasseter

As Metropolitan State University of Denver employees balance their University responsibilities with activities outside of work, an updated policy provides clearer guidance about when those activities should be disclosed to supervisors and Human Resources.  What you need to know  The Conflicts of Interest and Commitments Policy has been in place since 2005. The revision approved […]

Author: Ben Lasseter

While the Metropolitan State University of Denver rewards package is competitive, it is also complex. To help employees view their benefits and gauge their comprehensive value, a new tool provides a personalized breakdown. The MSU Denver Total Rewards team believes employees should have a clear understanding of the investment in supporting their success, health, financial […]