Author: Tiffany Nguyen
Student well-being isn’t just a matter of being physically healthy. Or having enough to eat. Or getting enough exercise and having a tested method for destressing when deadlines and responsibilities pile up. Well-being isn’t any of those things; it’s all of them. And addressing a multifaceted issue calls for a multifaceted approach. As part […]
Author: Tiffany Nguyen
What do LGBTQIA+ faculty and staff members need to feel connected and supported at work? That’s the question Tyrell Allen, director of the LGBTQ Student Resource Center at Auraria, and K Scherrer, Ph.D., professor of Social Work and Faculty Fellow in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, set out to answer when they founded the […]
Author: Tiffany Nguyen
This summer, Rowdy’s Corner is again hosting the Rowdy’s Corner Farm Stand on the Jordan Student Success Building Lawn from noon-2 p.m. each Thursday through Aug. 14. This summerlong initiative offers fresh, affordable local produce to the Auraria Campus while also supporting the year-round operations of Rowdy’s Corner. With a $10 donation, Auraria Campus students and […]
Author: Tiffany Nguyen
A: Unlikely. Colorado’s in-state tuition and financial-aid policies remain unchanged. These policies, established under the bipartisan 2013 ASSET law and subsequent legislation, are grounded in state and federal law. Eligibility for in-state tuition and aid remains unchanged: In response to the executive order, the Colorado Department of Higher Education reaffirmed that while federal executive orders […]
Author: Tiffany Nguyen
The Metropolitan State University of Denver Board of Trustees on Friday greenlit funding for major student-housing and Auraria Event Center projects, approved the fiscal 2026 budget and advanced new academic offerings. The unanimous approval of funding for the University’s first-ever student housing project and construction of event space at the Auraria Event Center marks […]
Author: Tiffany Nguyen
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, […]
Author: Tiffany Nguyen
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Author: Tiffany Nguyen
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 — […]
Author: Tiffany Nguyen
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 […]