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Metropolitan State University of Denver graduates’ futures are so bright, they’ll need shades — and luckily, this year’s Commencement speaker knows exactly where to find them. Alumnus Stephen Lease, co-founder and CEO of goodr, returns to campus to send off the Class of 2026 in style. MSU Denver’s Spring 2026 Commencement will bring together alumni […]
Year-end evaluations open Monday, offering deans and professional-staff members a chance to reflect on accomplishments, measure progress on SMART goals and identify opportunities for development. The process remains grounded in goals and the University’s Leadership Competency Framework, reinforcing the importance of leadership across all roles.
Professional networking platforms — LinkedIn, Twitter/X, ResearchGate, Academia.edu, and even Slack and Microsoft Teams — have become essential tools for career development, research collaboration and maintaining professional relationships in higher education. However, these same platforms are now prime hunting grounds for sophisticated cybercriminals using social engineering tactics to exploit trust and steal sensitive information. Why […]
Metropolitan State University of Denver releases major operating system updates once a year during the summer. Regular updates ensure computer systems remain secure, functional and compatible with continuously evolving applications and web services. What is happening? When will this occur? What do readers need to do?
Born into the Waorani tribe of Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest, Nemonte Nenquimo emerged as a powerful force protecting the rainforest on behalf of Indigenous nations. She shared leadership insights with students, faculty, staff and community members last week at the Raíces, Resiliencia, Resistencia: Building Coalitions to Protect Mother Earth event as the 1 Book/1 Project/2 Transform and Richard T. and Virginia M. Castro Distinguished Visiting Professor. Author Nenquimo and translator Mitch Anderson, authors […]
Metropolitan State University of Denver employees continue to report strong engagement and connection to their work, while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, collaboration and communication across the University, according to results from the 2026 Employee Engagement and Leader Effectiveness Survey. The annual engagement survey, conducted Feb. 11-25 and completed by 72% of employees, provides faculty […]
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As housing affordability remains a challenge across the Denver metro area, Metropolitan State University of Denver is exploring whether future workforce housing options on or near campus could better support employees. Faculty and staff members are invited to share their perspectives as part of an initial assessment focused on understanding needs, priorities and potential […]
The Auraria Higher Education Center is rolling out several transportation updates, including expanded access to the Campus Accessibility Shuttle, a new overnight parking option and a renamed permit area in the 7th Street Garage. Here’s what you need to know: Campus Accessibility Shuttle now open to all The Campus Accessibility Shuttle (CAS) is now available […]
Metropolitan State University of Denver faculty, staff and students came together Thursday at the seventh annual Roadrunners Who Soar Awards celebration, where more than 60 employees were honored for their impact, innovation and dedication to student success. This year’s celebration embraced the theme “Elevated Excellence: Honoring the Roadrunners Who Lead the Way” while celebrating MSU […]
