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Author: Ben Lasseter

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 […]

Author: Ben Lasseter

Last December, Peggy O’Neill-Jones, Ed.D., didn’t just retire from Metropolitan State University of Denver. She left an indelible mark on the University, including a 35-year legacy of pioneering media education, national leadership and even a surprising ancestral connection to the land beneath her feet.  O’Neill-Jones first joined MSU Denver’s faculty in the late 1980s, bringing […]

Author: Ben Lasseter

In an effort to streamline technology operations and cut unnecessary software costs, Metropolitan State University of Denver will soon begin installing a software-inventory tool, Sassafras, on all University-owned Windows and macOS computers.  The new system will replace older programs, LabStats and Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager, used to track software use and manage licenses. University […]

Author: Ben Lasseter

At the 35th MLK Peace Breakfast at Metropolitan State University of Denver on Friday, Georgia State Rep. Park Cannon asked hundreds of attendees to use their leadership roles to bring joy into the public sphere.   Cannon was the keynote speaker at the University’s annual event to honor the life and legacy of the Rev. […]

Author: Ben Lasseter

Over the past year, colleges, schools and branches across the University have been working on their action plans with the goal of responding directly to employee feedback from the 2025 Employee Engagement Survey.  Employees participated in that survey last February, and since then, every branch and several departments focused on one key priority identified in […]

Author: Ben Lasseter

It’s time for a tech check.  Information Technology Services at Metropolitan State University of Denver has a simple checklist that faculty and staff members can follow to ensure they’re ready for classes and smooth operations in the spring semester.  Know where to go for knowledge and support.  Canvas Resources & Support  Information Technology Resources & […]

Author: Ben Lasseter

MSU Denver employees gathered in the Tivoli Turnhalle for an afternoon of celebration that brought colleagues from across campus together. The event featured seasonal treats and plenty of opportunities to reconnect before winter break. The atmosphere was relaxed and cheerful, giving faculty and staff a chance to pause, catch up and enjoy time with one […]

Author: Ben Lasseter

Roadrunners Give Back Week, held Sept. 29–Oct. 4, brought together 159 Metropolitan State University of Denver faculty, staff and alumni to volunteer across 12 community sites throughout the Denver area. Coordinated by 10 MSU Denver captains, the initiative built on strong community ties—with 10 of the sites representing long-standing partnerships between the University and local […]

Author: Ben Lasseter

Metropolitan State University of Denver employees now have more ways than ever to tell the Roadrunner story with clarity, consistency and impact. University Communications and Marketing (UCM) has introduced new policies and tools this semester to strengthen the University’s brand and make it easier for employees to craft professional, engaging communications.  New PowerPoint design templates   […]