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President Davidson on recent shootings

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Processing grief and transforming it into action after more incidents of gun violence.

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Denver is our community – and our classroom.

Located in the heart of downtown and less than an hour from the Rocky Mountains, the Auraria campus is a launchpad for all that Colorado has to offer. Take a day trip to ski, hike and enjoy the outdoors, or walk to theme parks, live music, restaurants, sporting events and more.

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Graduate Nayeli Cisneros tosses her graduation cap to celebrate commencement. Dominque Hunt: Industrial Design student who developed 3D-printed smartphone-to-laptop dock Social Worker Jennifer Muñoz helps a middle-schooler study. Fire Chief Kevin Vincel poses in front of a fire engine. Legislator José Flores poses in front of the Colorado State Capitol building. Puksta Scholar Emanuel Walker.


There’s a belief that undocumented students can’t go to college, and I want to be part of the living proof that this is possible.

Nayeli Cisneros

President’s Award-winner and psychology student

The first step to empowering communities is through access to information.

Dominique Hunt

Industrial Design student who developed 3D-printed smartphone-to-laptop dock

The pandemic pulled me off the sidelines and turned me into an advocate for those affected by injustices. I want to fight for people who don’t have a voice.

Jennifer Muñoz

Social Work scholar, first-generation student and mom

The skills you can pick up in college researching and analyzing all play an important aspect of firefighting. Education is one of the most important aspects of the fire service.

Kevin Vincel

Alum. South Adams County Fire Department Chief

Having direct exposure at that level of influence solidified my resolve that this is something I want – and can do... It was a little strange to be sitting there talking to the European Union delegation from my kitchen table... (but) it really all came together in a beautiful way.

José Flores

MSU Denver’s Debate Club

The world is more diverse, and it’s up to us to build systems and leaders who reflect that – or else we’re going to have a mess.

Emanuel Walker

Liberian refugee, Puksta Scholar and 2021 My Brother’s Keeper Emerging Leader

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Spring 2022 graduation: Relive the magic

May 23, 2022

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Water wars come to Colorado

May 20, 2022

Sophia Tran and Stephanie Lee demonstrated how to make momos, a popular Nepalese dumpling, in a recent workshop in the School of Hospitality kitchen. Both are seen here laughing and cajoling, with a spread of dishes in front of them as they make the dumplings.

Recipe: Momo chicken dumplings

May 20, 2022

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A Roadrunner Promise of free tuition

Expanding financial aid program to remove barriers for many in Colorado higher ed.

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An education that works

Amazon's Career Choice Partner Program launches at MSU Denver.

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The first annual Auraria Campus Pow wow took place on the Tivoli quad; indigenous students and nation representatives are in dance on the lawn with the Tivoli student union in the background.

"...(A)n investment in the future"

Indigenous & Native People's Grant to cover 100% tuition/fees for eligible students.

Info on Indigenous & Native People's Grant

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