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Fall 2025 Commencement is returning to the Colorado Convention Center. At the same time, the Christkindlmarket will be happening on the Auraria Campus across the street. With both events drawing big crowds, parking and navigation will need extra attention this year. The Office of University Events shared its top tips to help marshals, guests and grads have a great day. Plan ahead for parking Marshals […]
The Metropolitan State University of Denver President’s Cabinet on Thursday recommended sunsetting several outdated University policies and heard important updates on the University budget, campus construction and Workday Student implementation. President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., also celebrated a number of Roadrunner achievements, highlighting MSU Denver’s new Career Connected Campus designation from the Colorado Department of Higher Education — one […]
Metropolitan State University of Denver has named Christine Márquez-Hudson president and CEO of the MSU Denver Foundation. The appointment, announced by President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., on Nov. 10, is effective immediately. “Christine has consistently demonstrated exceptional vision, dedication and leadership across her roles at MSU Denver,” Davidson said. “Her commitment to advancing the University’s mission […]
Jinseup “Ted” Shin, chair of the Department of Industrial Design, has been appointed to serve as interim dean of the College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering and Design after Provost Matt Makley, Ph.D., announced this week that Jeffrey Newcomer, Ph.D., is no longer serving in the role. In a message to CACED faculty and staff, Makley […]
Former Metropolitan State University of Denver professor, longtime scholar and advocate for preparing teachers to meet the needs of young children, Oralie McAfee, Ed.D. died September 27, 2025, at age 97. McAfee taught at MSU Denver from 1975 to 1989. She served on the team that created “Sesame Street” and led teacher trainings for […]
With Fall and Winter breaks approaching, a well-crafted out-of-office (OOO) message can help you enjoy your time off while keeping your peers and stakeholders happy. Just in time for the holidays, Brenden Kendall, Communication Studies professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver, shares essential tips to make your OOO message work for you and your […]
Twelve Roadrunners recently completed MSU Denver’s LAUNCH program, a leadership development experience designed for faculty and staff members in supervisory roles. LAUNCH focuses on building essential leadership skills and aligning leadership practices with MSU Denver’s mission and CADRE values. Participants also build cross-campus relationships with other leaders. The program includes three half-day sessions, each […]
To launch Career Development Month in November, the Colorado Department of Higher Education announced that Metropolitan State University of Denver and four other higher education institutions earned this year’s Career Connected Campus Designation. The recognition spotlights the University’s systemic efforts to prepare students for Colorado’s evolving workforce. “This designation is a direct result of years […]
The President’s Fireside Chat series brought energy and insight to campus as Xcel Energy Colorado President Robert Kenney joined MSU Denver President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., for a dynamic conversation on leadership and clean energy. Kenney discussed his path to leadership and the evolving landscape of Colorado’s clean-energy transition, emphasizing the value of collaboration across sectors. […]
The new MSU Denver Events Calendar has launched, bringing a more accessible and user-friendly experience to campus event listings and promotion. The enhancement is designed to modernize how events are shared with students, faculty, staff and the broader community with a responsive design that works across devices. How to submit events Questions or feedback? To support departmental and unit calendar editors, University Communications and Marketing is offering training sessions and resources. These sessions […]
