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Photo of the Week: Community rallies around Roadrunners Rise campaign

Almost 600 employees, students, alumni and MSU Denver supporters came together at the fundraising launch event Wednesday.

Alyson McClaran and Amanda Schwengel

Rowdy at campaign launch

The Roadrunners Rise campaign launch party at the Auraria Events Center on Feb. 19, 2025.

People smiling at campaign launch

Guests get swag at entrance

Students play corn hole

Cheerleaders at event

Mariachi Ensemble plays at event

Dr. Rashad Anderson

President Janine Davidson speaks at event

Attendees at campaign launch

Attendees at launch

Alumni smile at event

Call Me Misters at event

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