Metropolitan State University of Denver faculty members publish research in some of the world’s most prestigious academic journals and share their knowledge at conferences around the globe. They also spend time developing valuable partnerships, working with colleagues across the country and world, creating new and exciting learning opportunities for students of all ages and securing vital funding to drive research and innovation.
Congratulations to the following members of the faculty, staff and student body and programs for all their recent success:
Faculty Citings
Eric Olson, P.D., chair of the Rita and Navin Dimond Department of Hotel Management
Jung, S., Draper, J., Malek, K., Padron, T., and Olson, E.D. (2024). Examining the alignment between sustainable event tourism and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: A systematic review and stakeholder analysis. Journal of Travel Research.
Robert Preuhs, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Political Science Department
Preuhs, along with co-authors from the University of Texas San Antonio, published the peer-reviewed article “Spanish vs. English Language Media Consumption and Latino Political Trust and Efficacy” in the journal Political Communication.
Kudos to these Roadrunners
School of Hospitality brings in three awards
Three School of Hospitality representatives earned awards at the Rocky Mountain Professional Convention Management Association (one of the largest professional associations):
- New Member of the Year Award – Godwin-Charles Ogbeide, Ph.D., professor and director of Day Leadership Academy
- Rising Star Award – Sheena Ortiz, recruitment and retention specialist
- Award of Dedication Student Member – Alexis Boehm
Faculty director named president-elect of fellowship society
Kristy Duran, Ph.D., faculty director of Undergraduate Research and professor of Biology, has been named president-elect of the Society of Senior Ford Fellows, an organization that aims to contribute to conversations of all levels working toward “attainment of social justice, equity and the advancement of intellectual rigor and democratic values” for all.
Mock trial brings home two awards
MSU Denver’s Mock Trial team competed in the American Mock Trial Association Colorado Regionals in Colorado Springs. Student Lara Widger won a Best Witness award and the team won the “Spirit of AMTA” award for exhibiting the ideals of civility, justice and fair play.
Cybersecurity student wins national competition
Jessica McNary, a Cybersecurity major and Teacher Assistant, entered and won a national cybersecurity competition funded by the U.S. Department of Defense. McNary will receive a $6,000 dollar stipend and an all-expenses paid 10-week trip to attend a foreign language immersion bootcamp.
More ways to celebrate
Don’t forget to tune into the Roadrunners Who Soar ceremony on April 4. Additionally, submit your accomplishment below to be included in the next edition of Kudos and Faculty Citings.