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Author: Laura Miller

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. […]

Author: Laura Miller

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 […]

Author: Laura Miller

As the 2025-26 performance management cycle progresses, it’s time for Metropolitan State University of Denver professional and classified staff members to engage in midyear conversations with their supervisors. This crucial step in the cycle, which takes place Nov. 4-Dec. 19, offers a chance to check in and assess progress on goals. It’s also a time to identify areas for support if needed.   To help employees prepare to meet with their supervisors, the […]

Author: Laura Miller

At the annual Roadrunners Who Soar Awards, Metropolitan State University of Denver honors faculty and staff members for their outstanding work and lasting impact on student success. The recognition ceremony celebrates individual and team achievements across several award categories.  Two honors are awarded by President Janine Davidson, Ph.D.: the Distinguished Service Award and the President’s Leadership Award, which recognize outstanding leadership, service and longevity at MSU Denver.   “It’s such […]

Author: Laura Miller

Metropolitan State University of Denver is whipping up a sweet end of year celebration for its faculty and staff.  Employees can don their cozy holiday wear and join more than 500 of their favorite peers for the Faculty and Staff Holiday Fest.   The employee appreciation event will feature giveaways, brief remarks from President Janine Davidson, […]

Author: Laura Miller

We’ve highlighted several topics this month, but there are many cybersecurity tips to keep in mind all year long. Keep practicing safe habits to ensure your data doesn’t become a ghost story. 

Author: Laura Miller

As health care costs continue to grow nationwide, MSU Denver will see an increase in medical plan premiums for 2026, driven by rising provider costs, more claims and growing prescription drug prices.  The good news for MSU Denver employees: The University will continue to pay 75% of employees’ insurance premiums. That’s among the highest contribution […]

Author: Laura Miller

The President’s Cabinet at Metropolitan State University of Denver on Thursday weighed two key policy proposals, discussed strategic plan progress and heard an update on rising health insurance costs.  But before digging into business of the day, President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., opened the monthly gathering of senior leaders by emphasizing smart budgeting amid a challenging […]

Author: Laura Miller

You’ve heard about phishing, right? That’s when a cyberattacker sends a legitimate-looking email or text to unsuspecting recipients, hoping to trick them into giving out personal, financial or other sensitive information the cybercriminal can use to commit identity theft, gain access to victim’s accounts or compromise their computer.  Phishing isn’t limited to written scams, though. […]

Author: Laura Miller

As the University implements Workday Student, the project team is creating a smoother, more supportive experience for students, faculty and staff.  Workday Student is a cloud-based student information system designed to support everything from registration and advising to financial aid and academic planning — all in one integrated mobile-first platform. But this isn’t just a […]