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CORRECTION 7/28/25: An earlier version of this story stated that faculty and staff members would see a 2.5% raise beginning July 1. Staff members saw the increase in July. However, faculty members will see the increase beginning in August, when their new contracts begin. The Metropolitan State University of Denver Board of Trustees on Friday […]
Alumnus and award-winning social worker Zander Keig, ’99, kicks off the latest season of “Bird Talk.” From his early life navigating identity and service in the Coast Guard to his trailblazing work in caregiving and LGBTQ advocacy, Keig shares a powerful story of resilience, reinvention and radical empathy at a critical time. Launched in 2023, […]
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 […]
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Faculty and staff members at Metropolitan State University of Denver would see a 2.5% pay increase in the coming fiscal year under a budget recommendation that reflects a Universitywide commitment to investing in its people. The proposed $233 million fiscal 2026 budget — submitted by the University Planning and Budget Advisory Committee, or UPBAC — […]
The Colorado General Assembly wrapped its 2025 session with several legislative outcomes that will directly benefit Metropolitan State University of Denver students and programs. Easing licensure requirements for future teachers and expanding roles for speech-language pathology assistants, the session demonstrated continued support for aligning higher education with workforce and societal needs. Budget: relief with caveats […]
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.
The Trump administration’s fiscal 2026 budget proposal calls for a reduction of 23%, or $163 billion, in nondefense discretionary spending from 2025, targeting for cuts a wide range of programs that support education, health care and research. While the proposal faces opposition in Congress and is unlikely to become law in its current form, the […]
Metropolitan State University of Denver has appointed Ethan Waples, Ph.D., as interim dean of the College of Business, effective Aug. 1. Waples currently serves as associate dean of the college and brings to the role extensive experience in business higher education. Waples’ leadership comes at a pivotal time for the college as it prepares for […]
The Spring 2025 graduating class at Metropolitan State University of Denver celebrated their achievement Friday at the University’s Commencement ceremony at the Denver Coliseum. Led by President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., the ceremony honored 1,580 graduates, including 1,230 undergraduates and 350 master’s students. Nearly half of the undergrads identified as students of color, 56% were first-generation college students […]
