The Metropolitan State University of Denver faculty brain trust reaches almost every point on the academic spectrum, and we are always proud to see Roadrunners sharing their knowledge. Each month, the Early Bird highlights a few faculty members who have served as subject-matter experts on timely news topics, providing dynamic perspectives on critical issues.
A sampling from April
Robert Persichitte, Accounting affiliate professor, interviewed with CBS4 about financial advice for college students after they graduate and enter the workforce.
Robert Preuhs, Political Science chair and professor, interviewed with The Wall Street Journal about Denver’s mayoral election and candidates’ focus on homelessness.
Kishore Kulkarni, Economics professor, interviewed with Scripps National Media about the repercussions of recent bank collapses for financial institutions and the greater U.S. economy.
Grant Denn, Physics chair and professor, interviewed with FOX31 about how unusual it is for the aurora borealis to reach as far south as Colorado, after the Northern Lights appeared in the state in late April.
Steve Long, Engineering affiliate professor, interviewed with the Denver North Star about safety considerations for communities in close proximity to freight trains after the Ohio derailment that exposed thousands of residents to hazardous chemicals.
For a full list of faculty members featured as experts in the media, visit MSU Denver in the News.