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Author: Laura Miller

Auraria Campus leaders are seeking feedback as they plan to construct a new public-safety building that will house a much-needed new space for the Auraria Campus Police Department as well as classrooms and other educational spaces focused on safety programming and training. In addition to expanded facilities for ACPD, the three-story, 33,500-square-foot building, to be […]

Author: Laura Miller

Metropolitan State University of Denver recently released its 2024-25 Fact Sheet, offering a concise look at the University’s influence and contributions across the state and beyond.   This essential resource is now available for employees to use in any public-facing communications.  How to use the Fact Sheet and Stat Vault  Consistency builds credibility. By incorporating data […]

Author: Laura Miller

Last February, Information Technology Services at Metropolitan State University of Denver implemented the Amazon Business Guided Buying Program, which restricted items on the Amazon Business Education platform and required review and approval from ITS for purchasing certain items.   Starting Jan. 20, if you’re using a corporate p-card to buy tech items on Amazon, there […]

Author: Laura Miller

Matt Makley, Ph.D., chair of the History Department and a former Faculty Senate president, has assumed the role of interim provost at Metropolitan State University of Denver, President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., announced Thursday.  Makley, a nearly 20-year veteran of MSU Denver, will serve in an interim capacity ahead of a national search for a permanent […]

Author: Laura Miller

Each year, the 2024 Metropolitan State University of Denver Foundation Annual Report tells powerful stories of the impact achieved by our diverse MSU Denver community. In fiscal 2024, 4,655 donors (including nearly 500 MSU Denver faculty and staff members) made 11,625 gifts to the University, adding up to a record $22.6 million raised.   These […]

Author: Laura Miller

Metropolitan State University of Denver invites faculty and staff members to help rename the annual Spring Update as part of an effort to revitalize the event. The change aims to distinguish the gathering from Welcome Back and to build on the momentum of the well-attended end-of-year Faculty and Staff Appreciation BBQ.  The combined Spring Update […]

Author: Laura Miller

The Metropolitan State University of Denver community is invited to review and provide feedback on two new policies.  Recommendations will be shared with MSU Denver policy developers, the University Policy Advisory Council and the President’s Cabinet before review and approval by President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., and the Board of Trustees.  University Policy Advisory Council meetings […]

Author: Laura Miller

Ten Metropolitan State University of Denver leaders graduated from the LEAD Leadership Development program last week. Developed by the Leadership and Organizational Engagement team, the program gives University leaders such as directors, department chairs, associate deans and other supervisors tools and knowledge to hone their leadership skills so they can engage with those they lead, […]

Author: Laura Miller

Metropolitan State University of Denver is launching its latest reputation-assessment survey to better understand perceptions of the University among employees, students and community partners. The reputational assessment, which takes place every five to seven years, will yield insights to ensure that MSU Denver’s marketing, messaging and outreach strategies continue to effectively reflect the University’s mission […]

Author: Laura Miller

As Winter Break approaches, the Early Bird newsletter will go on its annual hiatus. The last edition of 2024 will be published Dec. 19. Regular publication will resume Jan. 14.  Thank you for all your story submissions this year. We encourage you to explore the new Early Bird website and use the search function for […]