Elena Herrera standing by the blue globe on campus

A healer in the making

Aug. 5, 2026

Donor support is helping Elena Herrera pursue medicine and improve health outcomes in underserved communities.

A healer in the making
MSU Denver student Miah Edwards, left, worked with Mark McIntosh and the Transplant Life Foundation to promote the Transplant Games of America. Photo by Alyson McClaran

‘Eye-opening’ learning experiences lead to real-world impact

July 29, 2026

From supporting organ transplant patients to helping communities prepare for natural disasters, MSU Denver students gain hands-on experience while making a difference.

‘Eye-opening’ learning experiences lead to real-world impact
Sanaa Walker, a planner with C2Hub Scholarship Support and an Event Coordinator for the Morgridge Peer Mentoring Program. Photo by Alyson McClaran

Workforce readiness, industry engagement and student support to come under one roof

July 21, 2026

The new Kemper Classroom to Career Hub, in MSU Denver’s Summit House, will provide a convenient location to serve thousands of students.

Workforce readiness, industry engagement and student support to come under one roof
Stacy Berry standing in front of a brick wall holding her diploma and graduation cap

Student. Graduate. Changemaker.

June 29, 2026

Powered by donor support and the Individualized Degree Program, Stacy Berry is transforming lives as a Roadrunner rising.

Student. Graduate. Changemaker.
Trinity Weiss, an Environmental Science major and president of the Archery Club, practices at Bear Creek Lake Park. Weiss has helped lead the club's growth into a nationally competitive program. Photo by Alyson McClaran

Archery Club aims high at fifth national tournament

June 22, 2026

From a handful of enthusiasts to record-breaking success, the club sport has hit the mark under Trinity Weiss’s leadership.

Archery Club aims high at fifth national tournament
MSU Denver student Ariana Rabinovich, right, talks with students at North High School with teacher Heidi DeBernardi, whose mentorship inspired Rabinovich to pursue a career in education. Photo by Alyson McClaran

Education student aims to give back to the high school that shaped her

May 11, 2026

MSU Denver senior Ariana Rabinovich credits campus resources and mentors with guidance that led her to become a teacher.

Education student aims to give back to the high school that shaped her
Provost's Award recipient Madison Larsen. Photo by Alyson McClaran

Provost’s Award recipient to graduate with a resume of impactful experience

April 29, 2026

From elementary school student body president to college voter engagement ambassador, Madison Larsen always knew she’d make a difference in her community.

Provost’s Award recipient to graduate with a resume of impactful experience
President's Award recipient Ashley Torrez. Photo by Alyson McClaran

President’s Award recipient makes the case for persistence and determination

Ashley Torrez combined work, parenthood and leadership in an award-winning academic career.

April 29, 2026

President’s Award recipient makes the case for persistence and determination
MSU Denver Civil Engineering Technology student and PCL intern Claudia Carrillo on the site of MSU Denver's Summit House. Photo by Amanda Schwengel

Civil Engineering student builds her career from the ground up

April 14, 2026

As an intern for the construction company building Summit House at MSU Denver, Claudia Carrillo gets an up-close look at its innovative design.

Civil Engineering student builds her career from the ground up
Tyrin Register in front of Denver Convention Center

Investment in hospitality helps students turn their passion into careers

Sept. 19, 2025

The Dimond Family Foundation’s most recent gift expands opportunities for paid internships, scholarships and workforce-ready.

Investment in hospitality helps students turn their passion into careers
MSU Denver student Sanaa Walker sitting on a couch in the Hotel and Hospitality Learning Center with the Tivoli in the background

Charting a course to success

Aug. 27, 2025

MSU Denver student Sanaa Walker is pursuing her many educational and career goals thanks to donor support.

Charting a course to success
2025 MSU Denver graduate Chrisnel Akele sitting in front of a blue, round statue on campus

All the world is a stage

May 21, 2025

Musical Theatre major Chrisnel Akele is ready to steal the spotlight.

All the world is a stage
MSU Denver social work graduate student Christy Walker sits in front of the Changemakers Wanted sign on JSSB

A change for the better

Aug. 12, 2024

First-generation Social Work graduate student Christy Walker discovers transferring to MSU Denver is the right move.

A change for the better
Aerospace engineering technology major Evelyn Montes Gonzalez sitting in front of the white Roadrunner birdhead in the JSSB student lounge in a blue chair

Shooting for the stars

Aug. 12, 2024

Aerospace Systems Engineering Technology major Evelyn Montes Gonzales is making her dreams come true because of donor support

Shooting for the stars
Natassa standing in front of the Tivoli with downtown Denver in the background

Master of Social Work graduate shares impact of MSU Denver experience

June 5, 2023

Roadrunner philanthropy helps University set students up for success with access to comprehensive wraparound services.

Master of Social Work graduate shares impact of MSU Denver experience