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As the first in their families to attend college, Ferd and Christy Belz know what it means to move through the world without a roadmap. A nontraditional student, Christy put herself through school. Later, as a social worker, she saw her own challenges reflected in others. Ferd, now president of real estate developer L.C. Fulenwider […]
When new leaders step into supervisory roles, they’re often experts in their field but not necessarily in leadership. Metropolitan State University of Denver’s LAUNCH program helps bridge that gap. The leadership development program prepares faculty and staff members in supervisory roles to lead with confidence and support emerging leaders across campus. LAUNCH focuses on building […]
For many students who choose to study Psychology or Human Development, the motivation is clear: They want to help people. What’s less clear is exactly how that desire translates into a career. At Metropolitan State University of Denver, professors Pamela Ansburg, Ph.D., and Bethany Fleck Dillen, Ph.D., are helping students find those answers through the Psyched to Work! job shadow program, a yearlong initiative that connects Psychology and […]
Fred Taylor, past chairman of the board of CollegeInvest and a former chairman of the Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation Board, has joined the Metropolitan State University of Denver Foundation board. The MSU Denver Foundation is governed by a volunteer board of directors committed to the ongoing support of and advocacy for the University, generating philanthropic support for institutional priorities, backing program innovation and more. […]
From norovirus to campus eateries, here are the stories that piqued MSU Denver employees’ interest this year on the Early Bird, Metropolitan State University’s official employee-news site. MSU Denver celebrated its 60th anniversary year with bold momentum across campus. Employees helped power that progress in countless ways, from honoring colleagues at Roadrunners Who Soar and spotlighting innovation through the President’s Flywheel Challenge, to building community through […]
Staff Retired faculty members who’ve been rehired to teach part time
After nearly a year on the job as Metropolitan State University of Denver’s provost, Matt Makley, Ph.D., says the path forward is rooted in a single overarching priority: student success. Since stepping into the role as interim provost last January and then accepting the permanent role in April, Makley has focused on strengthening MSU Denver’s academic enterprise through clearer structures, improved collaboration and a more strategic approach to resource […]
Momentum is building for the new Gina and Frank Day Health Institute Tower, and the first visible signs of construction have begun. Starting Dec. 15, construction fencing will create a closed work zone along Champa Street between 9th and 10th streets. There will be no public access in this area once fencing is in place. At the same time, the south entrance of the West Classroom Building will remain closed […]
Metropolitan State University of Denver will implement a three-year change freeze on nonrequired or nonmandated updates to Banner. During this period, from Dec. 15 – March 1, 2028, changes related to new Banner functionality, business process configurations or data structure adjustments will be paused unless they are essential for system stability or compliance. All current Banner functionality will remain in place. Any requests for updates between now and […]
Nine outstanding Metropolitan State University of Denver staff leaders graduated from the LEAD Leadership Program on Wednesday. This initiative, created by the Leadership and Organizational Engagement team, empowers employees to elevate their leadership skills and make a lasting impact. The LEAD program is designed for University leaders who are committed to aligning their leadership approach with Pillar V of MSU Denver’s 2030 Strategic […]
