MSU Denver students receive concierge career development services to plan their pathway, cultivate professional skills, and leverage our network in pursuit of careers in government and the nonprofit sector.
The Presidential Federal Internship Program offers MSU Denver students a unique opportunity to live and work in multiple facets of public service in Washington, D.C.
Now Launching Fall 2025! The NextGen Public Service Leadership Academy integrates curricular and experiential learning opportunities to provide students innovative public service career development and nationally-recognized credentials.
The Solution Studio is a new media program designed to engage and inspire the voters and leaders of tomorrow. The Solution Studio provides a format for public servants and candidates for public office to focus on proposed solutions, in a manner viewers find informative and engaging.
The Changemakers Open Lab is an Applied Public Service Learning Hub. For MSU Denver students from all disciplines interested in launching a nonprofit, influencing public policy, or exploring public leadership, the monthly Changemaker Open Lab is a place to get involved, learn theory, leverage the campus network, and develop their concepts.
The annual Public Service and Social Impact Career Series includes the Careers of Impact: Nonprofit event and the Careers of Impact: Government event, culminating in the Public Service and Social Impact Career Fair with over forty public service employers joining us on campus April 11.
This Public Service Pathway Fellowship offers a unique opportunity to work on campus in support of the Institute providing a direct experiential learning opportunity in the field of nonprofit and higher education program management. The Fellow will work directly with the Institute’s Director and staff supporting the development and implementation of the Institute’s programs and initiatives.
The Colorado Pre-Law Pathway Partnership is a research partnership between the University of Colorado School of Law, the Institute for Public Service, and the MSU Denver Department of Political Science Pre-Law Advising Program examining the social and socio-emotional factors that might affect law school enrollment. The program provides MSU Denver students no-cost application support (LSAT prep, registration) and monetary stipends, as well as mentoring and a summer for credit experience at CU Law School in Boulder.
Contact Us
For questions or more information
Contact:
Shaun LaBarre, Director, Institute for Public Service
Phone:
303-605-7131
Email:
[email protected]
Campus Location:
King Center 484
Mailing Address:
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Campus Box 37
P.O. Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217-3362
