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Author: Ben Lasseter

MSU Denver’s 2024 Annual Security Report, required by federal law under the Clery Act, is now available. The report contains important safety and security policy statements as well as crime statistics from the past three years for incidents that occurred on or near campus.  Policies and information on emergency response, sexual misconduct and other safety procedures, […]

Author: Ben Lasseter

After serving in the Army and earning a doctorate on the role of higher education in the American democracy, Jonathon Sanders, Ph.D., has built a career around helping others navigate the transition from military service to civilian and academic life.  He joined Metropolitan State University of Denver in July as the new director of Veteran […]

Author: Ben Lasseter

A new approach to the University’s photography services and a plan to keep more students in class have saved MSU Denver thousands of dollars — and earned three Roadrunners recognition as the first winners of the President’s Flywheel Challenge.  Amanda Schwengel, assistant director of Photography and Video Production in University Communications and Marketing, spotted a recurring […]

Author: Ben Lasseter

The ombuds resource provides a confidential, off-the-record space where faculty, staff, administrators and student-employees can share their concerns, explore possible next steps toward resolution and become better equipped to move forward productively.  Ombuds team members can share relevant University resources and policies, talk through ways to raise an issue informally or formally, coach people through […]

Author: Ben Lasseter

Metropolitan State University of Denver’s President’s Cabinet gathered Sept. 18 to review institutional progress, policy updates and upcoming opportunities for engagement.  In President Janine Davidson’s absence, Provost Matt Makley, Ph.D., opened by recognizing leadership changes: James Mejia has stepped down as chief strategy officer, and Kaycee Gerhart will now lead the consolidated Strategy and External […]

Author: Ben Lasseter

The annual immunization clinic is back and ready to help keep the Metropolitan State University of Denver campus community healthy. Following the CDPHE Public Health Order issued on Sept. 3, the Health Center at Auraria will offer influenza and Covid-19 vaccines to all students, staff and faculty members, age 18 and older. No insurance or […]

Author: Ben Lasseter

Metropolitan State University of Denver’s highest recognition event returns for its seventh year this spring — but the time to act is now. Nominations are open through Nov. 14 for the 2025 Roadrunners Who Soar Awards, which celebrate employees and teams who embody the University’s CADRE values and go above and beyond to support student […]

Author: Ben Lasseter

President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., is visiting groups across campus to gather input and foster dialogue. The Ask Anything sessions aim to listen, engage and act on the issues that matter most to you.   Opportunity for informal dialogue    As traditional mass-communication channels become more crowded, interpersonal dialogue is more important than ever. Davidson wants these forums […]

Author: Ben Lasseter

Metropolitan State University of Denver is combining its strategy and data analytics functions under the leadership of Kaycee Gerhart, who has been named vice president of Strategy and External Affairs, President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., announced in a message to employees on Wednesday.   Gerhart, who has guided the University’s Government and External Affairs teams since 2020, […]

Author: Ben Lasseter

John Paul “Jack” Pogge spent eight years of his tremendous life deeply invested in Metropolitan State University of Denver, as a member of the Board of Trustees, including two years as its chair.   Pogge, who died last month at age 72, served on the University’s governing board from 2012-2019, a period of growth and […]