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Academics Dyhr brothers help power MSU Denver’s OER expansion 

Sibling professors improve student access through Open Educational Resources that can be freely downloaded, edited and shared.

Workplace Experience Know Your Benefits: Generous retirement plan supports long-term financial goals 

On-campus and virtual counseling sessions available to help employees chart their financial future.

Campus Operations Work-study program expands as it addresses FAFSA, process challenges  

Program administrators work to improve technical integrations, streamline awards.

Awards and Achievements MSU Denver earns Colorado’s First Generation-Serving Institution designation

State Higher Education Department recognizes University’s support for first-generation students.

Photo of the week

A large event space filled with people mingling during a festive holiday celebration.
Roadrunner Community MSU Denver employees celebrate the season

The Tivoli Turnhalle turned into a festive 'Snowflake Chalet,' drawing hundreds of employees to the University's annual Holiday Fest.

Leadership and Governance

Faculty Senate
Leadership and Governance Faculty Senate opposes proposed 90-credit bachelor’s degree program 

Body votes to sign letter to state higher ed leaders outlining concerns, supporting collaborative approach.

MSU Denver President, Janine Davidson at the President’s Cabinet Meeting
Leadership and Governance President’s Cabinet hears of strong support for campus housing 

Meeting also covers work-study improvements, $100M fundraising campaign and Shoutout winners.

MSU Denver Chief Strategy Officer James Mejia and Dean John Masserini sit at a conference table as they participate in a President's Cabinet meeting.
Leadership and Governance President’s Cabinet hears work-study update 

October meeting also addresses policy updates, highlights Ombuds Team and honors Roadrunner Shoutout winners.

Faculty Senate meeting
Leadership and Governance Strategic planning, policy votes highlight latest Faculty Senate meeting

Oct. 16 meeting underscores ongoing efforts to integrate faculty feedback into strategic initiatives.

Academics

Jenny Allert, right, receives her certification and pin at the ACUE Celebration of Faculty in May.
Academics Back to school: MSU Denver faculty members hit the classroom to improve student outcomes 

Educators boost student engagement and close equity gaps with student-centered teaching strategies.

Brothers Jon Dyhr, left, assistant professor in the biology department, and Ben Dyhr, professor in mathematics and statistics
Academics Dyhr brothers help power MSU Denver’s OER expansion 

Sibling professors improve student access through Open Educational Resources that can be freely downloaded, edited and shared.

Alfred W. Tatum, Ph.D
Academics Literacy Research Center and Clinic to tackle Colorado’s learning crisis 

Set to open in February, the center will investigate the root causes of low literacy rates and associated low science and math achievement.

MSU Denver undergraduate students present research posters at the annual research symposium last spring.
Academics Research Symposium aims to spark collaboration across disciplines 

Embryonic zebrafish, maternal-health deserts and challenges for women in sports careers are a few of the projects on the agenda.

Roadrunner Community

A large event space filled with people mingling during a festive holiday celebration.
Roadrunner Community MSU Denver employees celebrate the season

The Tivoli Turnhalle turned into a festive 'Snowflake Chalet,' drawing hundreds of employees to the University's annual Holiday Fest.

Stephen Lease, CEO of goodr sunglasses brand
Roadrunner Community 5 insights from goodr founder Stephen Lease 

MSU Denver alumnus Stephen Lease, CEO of the popular sunglasses company, shares lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Portrait of 50/50 Raffle sellers at Coors Field Rockies game
Roadrunner Community Socktober and Colorado Rockies 50/50 Raffle celebrate fundraising success  

Generous donors and volunteers raise over $216,000 for MSU Denver students and programs.

MSU Denver sweater and socks on a snowy backdrop
Roadrunner Community Rowdy Claus delivers new MSU Denver gear in time for holiday shopping 

Brooches, sweaters and socks — add a touch of MSU Denver to your celebrations with these limited-time items, available now for the perfect seasonal gift.