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Author: Laura Miller

When Janine Davidson, Ph.D., president of Metropolitan State University of Denver, first met Navin Dimond, she wasn’t yet in charge of the University. She was a candidate, interviewing for the role, and Dimond was part of the search committee. That initial encounter, followed by a thoughtful interview held in one of Dimond’s hotels, left a […]

Author: Laura Miller

The Center for Teaching, Learning and Design hosted its annual celebration of faculty members on May 19, recognizing over 130 instructors and staff members who support Metropolitan State University of Denver students. The event included games, poster/table discussions, recognition and certificate presentations for awardees.

Author: Laura Miller

On May 1, the Office of Student Affairs hosted its biannual BRAVO! Awards ceremony to celebrate standout contributions from individuals and teams within the division. These awards honor staff who serve Metropolitan State University of Denver with exceptional commitment, creativity or impact.

Author: Laura Miller

It’s not every instructor who grades you on your understanding of blood spatters. But Sarah Bailey is not every instructor. First off, she’s a Metropolitan State University of Denver alumna, which makes her special. But beyond that, she’s a veteran crime-scene investigator with more than a decade’s experience with the Aurora Police Department. Now, she’s […]

Author: Laura Miller

Forced to choose between rat poison and banana extract, the Metropolitan State University of Denver Mock Trial team went with the banana-based murder weapon.  The choice must have worked: Arguing a civil case to determine who would get the estate of a rich, victim of an alleged murder, MSU Denver’s two Mock Trial teams posted […]

Author: Laura Miller

Students from across the country and judges from across the Atlantic, gathered Saturday on the Auraria Campus to spend the day arguing.    Or more accurately, debating.   Metropolitan State University of Denver co-hosted the first round of the 2025 Transatlantic Dialogues, a competition created in 2019 by the Paris École de Guerre (War College) and George […]

Author: Laura Miller

Over 57% of Coloradans surveyed cited difficulty in getting an appointment as the primary reason for not getting needed counseling. This situation is often caused or exacerbated by personnel shortages, which don’t seem to be getting better. In fact, the number of behavioral-health job openings in Colorado could rise by 30% between 2023 and 2030, […]

Author: Laura Miller

Metropolitan State University of Denver’s new Affordable Housing Institute will address the state’s affordable-housing shortage while providing a multidisciplinary education that prepares a new generation of leaders and workers for meaningful careers creating, funding and managing affordable housing. AHI Director Andy Proctor said the institute has “three customers: students who are investing in their careers, […]

Author: Laura Miller

Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Aerobatics Team has won the 2024 Collegiate National Aerobatic Championship, the University’s fifth national title in eight years. MSU Denver topped runner-up University of North Dakota and third-place Air Force Academy, cementing its status as one of the most dominant aerobatics squad in the nation. Three Roadrunner pilots — Tien […]