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Author: Tiffany Nguyen

Former professor and Political Science Department chair Norman W. Provizer, Ph.D., whose broad interests and unwavering desire to educate students and engage the public invigorated Metropolitan State University of Denver for decades, has died at the age of 80. He was perhaps as well-known beyond campus as he was within it. A tireless voice representing the University in the […]

Author: Tiffany Nguyen

Corvids, a family of birds that includes ravens, crows and magpies, are known for their acute intelligence and sociability. In the wild, they often show up to scavenge at sites where wolves have taken down prey — and the wolves don’t seem to mind much.  A new study assisted by Nels Grevstad, professor in the […]

Author: Tiffany Nguyen

It starts with a crack — a shiny candy shell giving way to juicy fruit — and ends with millions of views. Tanghulu, a traditional Chinese street snack, has exploded on TikTok, captivating creators and foodies alike with its glassy finish and ASMR-worthy crunch. Now, the viral treat is making waves at Metropolitan State University of […]

Author: Tiffany Nguyen

To further strengthen digital security, Metropolitan State University of Denver will expand its use of multifactor authentication, or MFA, to include logins made from on-campus networks. The change, which begins rolling out this month, builds on the University’s existing MFA framework first introduced in 2019.  Initially, to ease the transition, users logging in from the […]

Author: Tiffany Nguyen

Construction to support updating the mechanical systems is in progress at the Auraria Event Center, and portions of the building are temporarily closed.  Auraria Higher Education Center has collaborated with Metropolitan State University of Denver Athletics and Exercise Science to relocate critical classes, provide access to alternate locker rooms and maintain uninterrupted access to key […]

Author: Tiffany Nguyen

Roadrunners After Dark, a new campus event, will bring live music, food trucks, a glow-in-the-dark night market and more to the Jordan Student Success Building Lawn on April 30 from 5 to 9 p.m.   “We wanted to create something exciting that brings students together outside of the classroom,” said Alicia Montoya, program coordinator for […]

Author: Tiffany Nguyen

Year-end evaluations launch next month, providing deans and professional-staff members with the opportunity to reflect on key accomplishments, review progress against set goals and discuss professional-development opportunities. Not only that, but this year’s process also will continue to reflect Metropolitan State University of Denver’s commitment to advancing leadership excellence through the integration of the Leadership […]

Author: Tiffany Nguyen

When Tiffany Nguyen, a Communications major at Metropolitan State University of Denver, took a job as a digital-media assistant for the Early Bird newsletter, she thought it would simply help cover her expenses.  Instead, she became a vital part of the team.   “I’ve been able to apply my skills in organizational communication, team collaboration and […]