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Author: Laura Miller

The newly expanded Ready, Set, Rowdy! Welcome Month wrapped up in mid-September after drawing thousands of students into four weeks of community-building programming, marking the most successful kickoff to an academic year in recent history. Participation surged across events, highlighted by the Rowdy Rally Convocation, which drew 1,424 attendees — nearly double the turnout from […]

Author: Laura Miller

Grab a cup of coffee and join President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., for a new quarterly video series to build shared understanding and spark meaningful engagement among the MSU Denver community.   Common Grounds will feature casual conversations between President Davidson and University leaders, offering candid insights into MSU Denver’s strategic priorities, decision-making processes and the broader […]

Author: Laura Miller

Metropolitan State University of Denver has updated its professional-staff compensation structure to ensure salaries remain competitive, fair and provide employees with clear opportunities for career growth. This is the University’s first structural update since 2019 and follows recommendations from the 2024 Compensation Equity Study, conducted in partnership with Salary.com.  The study found MSU Denver salaries […]

Author: Laura Miller

When Elizabeth Hinde, Ph.D., became the founding dean of the School of Education at Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2014, she was handed a blank slate and a bold mission. Under her leadership, the school has become a national model for teacher preparation and innovation.  Now, after more than 40 years in education, Hinde […]

Author: Laura Miller

A browser may seem harmless, but without updates and proper security settings, it becomes a bubbling cauldron of risk. Regular updates to browsers, operating systems and applications act as the protective charms that keep digital curses at bay.  Installing software updates is one of the simplest and most effective ways to secure devices and information. […]

Author: Laura Miller

The U.S. Department of Education announced in September it will discontinue certain discretionary grant programs for Minority-Serving Institutions, including funding directed at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs).   A: The Education Department’s action affected two University grants:  POHA-Denver Diversity Nutrition Scholarship and Stipend Program  This grant was scheduled to end in September 2025, so it was already […]

Author: Laura Miller

Metropolitan State University of Denver staff member and 2016 alumnus Zachary Berger has been a fan of Socktober from the beginning.  “Since 2019, Socktober has allowed me to support funds that I know will impact MSU Denver students directly — such as Rowdy’s Corner or the DREAMer Emergency Fund — while indulging my love of […]

Author: Laura Miller

What do anti-hazing measures, cell phone usage and guidelines about animals on campus have in common? At Metropolitan State University of Denver, they all fall under the careful eye of policy, a powerful yet often invisible force that shapes the way the University functions every day.  University policies are essential tools that reduce risk and […]

Author: Laura Miller

MSU Denver will soon update its password security requirements, introducing changes designed to strengthen digital safety while easing the burden of password management.  Beginning Oct. 30, the minimum password length for new or changed passwords will increase from 12 to 15 characters. Current passwords that do not meet the new standard will remain valid for […]

Author: Laura Miller

The Metropolitan State University of Denver Homecoming Committee has planned a week of exciting activities during Homecoming 2025: Fearless at 60 from Oct. 3-11. Connect to fellow Roadrunners and the University community during the annual office decorating contest and tailgate parties, Mug Club Happy Hour, Roadrunners Athletics games and more. You can even sign up to volunteer for a […]