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Contact UsWe know that our community is always attuned to and invested in government policies at the local, state and federal levels. Recognizing this rapidly-changing policy landscape can feel overwhelming, we believe that from an institutional standpoint it’s important to take a measured and focused approach to understanding how changes may impact the University’s mission.
One of the roles of MSU Denver’s Office of Government and External Affairs is to assess impacts of policies, regulations, executive actions and pending legislation to our institution and our people. If they do affect students, employees or programs, we are committed to providing timely and clear guidance and support for our community.
We encourage Roadrunners and MSU Denver stakeholders to regularly check official University Communication channels and to visit this page for the latest information regarding any policy impact on our mission.
To better understand and prepare for policy shifts, the University collaborates with advisory groups such as the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), the President’s Alliance, the American Council on Education (ACE), as well as the Colorado Attorney General’s Office and peer institutions across the state.
We are committed to keeping our campus community informed with the latest verified updates on policies and orders that may directly impact our mission and those we serve. We will share reliable information here as it becomes available.
More information on all recent federal regulatory changes can be found here.
Staying informed and engaged is essential. Here’s how you can help:
Stay Mission Focused: Continue doing what you do best and stay focused on our student and teaching -centered mission.
Keep Updated: Follow university communications and trusted sources to ensure you have accurate information about the impact of any policy changes on the University.
Foster Open Dialogue: Encourage respectful discussions and critical thinking in your classrooms, workplaces and communities.
Share Requests and Recommendations: Employees with general federal policy concerns should inform their supervisors, who will escalate them to deans and senior leaders for review by Government Affairs and General Counsel.
March 12, 2025 – President Davidson’s Ask Anything Forum discusses political climate
March 12, 2025 – President Davidson’s Ask Anything Forum discusses political climate
Feb. 17, 2025 – Debate over Department of Education’s future fuels questions, concerns (Early Bird)
Feb. 5, 2025 – MSU Denver monitors potential policy shifts, launches resource webpage
Jan. 29, 2025 – Trump administration rescinds federal-funding memo, employees remain mission-focused
Jan. 27, 2025 – MSU Denver experts answer questions on immigration policy
Jan. 19, 2025 – Presidential transition and MSU Denver values
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