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Author: Ben Lasseter

Metropolitan State University of Denver President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., will be inducted into the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame Class of 2027, recognizing her decades of leadership in military service, public policy and higher education.  The Hall of Fame honored Davidson and nine other women for making lasting contributions to Colorado through leadership, innovation and […]

Author: Ben Lasseter

As the new performance year begins, Metropolitan State University of Denver employees and managers are encouraged to add performance goals in Workday by the Aug. 31 deadline.  Professional staff members, academic deans and chairs, and their managers will work together to establish objectives that advance personal growth and support the University’s long-term vision.  “Setting goals […]

Author: Ben Lasseter

Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Brandfolder platform officially launched this week, becoming the home for approved University photography, logos, templates and other branded assets.   Employees can begin accessing files for official use immediately while additional collections are being added through the summer rollout.  Get started There are three ways to access Brandfolder, which are […]

Author: Ben Lasseter

The Metropolitan State University of Denver community mourns the loss of Charles Angeletti, Ph.D., a beloved professor known for excellence in teaching and embracing uncomfortable conversations since his tenure began amid the Vietnam War. He died June 4 at the age of 87.   Angeletti joined MSU Denver’s faculty (then known as Metropolitan State College) […]

Author: Ben Lasseter

Metropolitan State University of Denver colleges, schools, departments and administrative units will soon have new tools to share timely updates, celebrate achievements and connect their communities with relevant University news.  University Communications and Marketing is launching department news pages, a new feature that allows units to publish and manage their own news and announcements directly […]

Author: Ben Lasseter

In Margarita Driscoll’s perfect world, period products would be offered free and without stigma alongside soap and toilet paper.  Until then, she’s making change bathroom by bathroom.  Over the past three years, Driscoll, education and outreach program manager at the Health Center at Auraria, has led an effort to bring free period products to Metropolitan […]

Author: Ben Lasseter

The Metropolitan State University of Denver Board of Trustees on Friday approved a new University budget that balances affordability, employee support and student success.  The balanced budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1 positions MSU Denver to meet reserve requirements while continuing to invest in strategic priorities through tuition revenue, operational efficiencies and returns […]

Author: Ben Lasseter

This month, Metropolitan State University of Denver visual storytelling leaders have begun transferring photography, logos, templates and marketing materials to Brandfolder, a new one-stop shop for approved photos, logos, templates and branded visual resources.  The adoption of Brandfolder will simplify how teams find, use and manage critical media resources while improving access to assets and […]

Author: Ben Lasseter

Following President Janine Davidson’s recent message about Metropolitan State University of Denver’s approach to artificial intelligence, work is underway across the University, focused on three areas: preparing AI-ready graduates, supporting faculty and teaching innovation, and operational effectiveness.   While many efforts are still evolving, faculty and staff already have access to a growing set of tools, […]