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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 […]
Do you know someone who is dedicated to peace, justice and compassion for all people through community activism? Nominate them for a 2025 MLK Peace Award. The 2025 MLK Peace Awards are your opportunity to recognize faculty members, staff members, students or community members whose dedication embodies the values of the Rev. Martin Luther […]
Roadrunner Tuesday is a special time of year when Roadrunners worldwide unite to support the well-being of students at Metropolitan State University of Denver. On Dec. 3, you can enrich Roadrunners’ journey from student to Changemaker with a gift to a student-success fund. Whether your generosity benefits a student experiencing food insecurity, a Dreamer […]
At Metropolitan State University of Denver, professors and brothers Ben and Jon Dyhr are advancing accessible and customizable education through the Open Educational Resources program. Over the past six years, the program has grown from serving a few students to 30,913 seats filled in no- or low-cost courses in 2023-24, saving students an estimated $2.5 […]
Metropolitan State University of Denver empowers faculty and staff members to make informed decisions about their financial future, thanks to a robust retirement benefit to which the University makes a significant contribution. Professional-staff members and full-time faculty members participate in a mandatory defined-contribution retirement plan, or DCRP, which serves as an alternative to Social […]
Shayla Bischoff’s formative years in Colorado Springs and Taos, New Mexico, ignited a lifelong commitment to advocating for Native and Indigenous representation and community. The daughter of a San Carlos Apache mother and a first-generation German American father, Bischoff always knew she was Native American. However, her mother had been adopted by a white family […]
Metropolitan State University of Denver’s University Advancement team reports that this year’s Socktober event and the Colorado 50/50 Raffle raised over $216,000 to support students and University programs. The generosity of donors and volunteers was integral to the success of the programs and ensures that Roadrunners can pursue their dreams of earning a degree and […]
Metropolitan State University of Denver’s work-study program has seen significant growth this fall, offering need-based, paid employment to more than 900 students — doubling last year’s total. This means more students than ever have access to on-campus, paid employment opportunities that align with their academic and career goals. However, the process has had its bumps. […]
The Metropolitan State University of Denver Budget Office this week released the Fiscal 2026 Budget Circular, kicking off the University’s annual budget-development process. The circular, along with the recently released presidential budget charge, is a guide for senior leaders, departmental budget owners and finance teams that will prepare budget proposals that will be reviewed […]
Dear Roadrunners, Auraria Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Tuesday through Nov. 21, the Auraria Campus will host the 10th annual Auraria Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, a series of events dedicated to raising awareness and providing support for people facing housing insecurity. This impactful programming underscores our commitment to fostering empathy and resources within our […]
