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MSU Denver’s Total Rewards team is offering a series of benefits webinars and individual sessions this spring designed to help employees plan for retirement, protect their families and identities, and make informed financial decisions. Opportunities run March through June and include virtual and in-person options. Whether you’re fine-tuning your retirement strategy, considering homeownership or organizing […]
The President’s Cabinet at Metropolitan State University of Denver recently reviewed progress on the 2030 Strategic Plan, examined the challenging FY27 budget landscape and debated revisions to the University’s social media policy. Before turning to business at the Feb. 26 meeting, President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., recognized faculty excellence and campus momentum, including legislative engagement at […]
If your Metropolitan State University of Denver academic or athletic program is hosting camps and activities for local youth, it’s time to share the specifics so the University can help promote these great opportunities. Fill out the intake form to do so. Once submitted, you will be able to find your camp and others on […]
The coordinated work of faculty and staff members across advising, academic affairs, instruction and more brought measurable momentum into 2026, as campus contributors met or exceeded all top-line metrics impacting student enrollment, retention, completion and social mobility. Meredith Jeffers, Ph.D., executive director of University Strategy, highlighted gains in student success from June to December in […]
For Metropolitan State University of Denver employees covered under an Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield policy, healthy habits and smart choices are good for your wellbeing and your wallet. Anthem Health Rewards offers up to $225 in gift cards for completing eligible health activities, and covered spouses under Anthem can earn the same rewards. […]
Metropolitan State University of Denver has selected Emily Ragan, Ph.D., as the First-Year Student Success Faculty Fellow. The donor-funded fellowship began this semester. A major goal of the fellowship is to create a fall 2026 faculty learning community focused on data-driven strategies for first-year success. Meredith Jeffers, Ph.D., executive director of University Strategy, said many […]
Ethan Waples, Ph.D., has been selected as dean of the College of Business at Metropolitan State University of Denver following his interim service in the role. Provost Matt Makley, Ph.D., said Waples was chosen for his student-centered leadership, collaborative approach and focus on innovation aligned with the college’s strategic priorities. Waples joined MSU Denver in 2022 and is former […]
Jessica Retrum, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Social Work, will serve as interim dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences following the departure of Hope Szypulski, DNP, from the role. In announcing the leadership transition to CHHS faculty and staff last week, Provost Matt Makley, Ph.D., thanked Szypulski for her service as […]
Quick: How many students are enrolled at Metropolitan State University of Denver for the 2025-26 school year? Of those, how many received financial aid? And, for extra credit: How many Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference championships have MSU Denver athletes brought home? The answers to these and other important MSU Denver questions are contained in the […]
