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President Janine Davidson, Ph.D.

Davidson is the ninth president of MSU Denver. She is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served as the undersecretary of the Navy prior to joining the University in July 2017. Her top priority is ensuring that students receive the support they need to graduate, get good jobs and move up the economic ladder.

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Inclusive Leadership

President Davidson believes great leadership needs to be inclusive, and that diverse voices and shared ownership ensures better decision-making and a stronger organizational culture. Learn more.

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President's Vision

Student Success building

In September 2017, President Davidson laid out her vision for MSU Denver: to become the model urban university for opportunity, diversity, excellence and transformation. Here’s how she plans to make that happen.

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Interact with the President

Latest Videos

President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., visits MSU Denver's Honors Program.

The Rundown: hanging out with the Nerd Herd

Feb. 6, 2019
President Davidson visits the MSU Denver Honors Program, which provides a challenging curriculum and engaged community for high-achieving students.
President Davidson gets the lowdown on MSU Denver's Homecoming Week, Feb. 11-16.

The Rundown: Homecoming 2019

Jan. 23, 2019
President Davidson gets the lowdown on MSU Denver's Homecoming Week, Feb. 11-16.
A peaceful protest along the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

MLK Peace Award winners 2019

Jan. 16, 2019
Three women with Roadrunner roots are awarded 2019's MLK Peace Awards

News & Updates

Inside the President's Cabinet

Feb. 14, 2019
Faculty and staff recognition, next phase of President’s Advisory Councils and Roadrunners Give Back highlight Feb. 13 meeting.

From Davidson’s Desk

Jan. 23, 2019
President highlights new strategic plan and invites faculty and staff to join the process

So you want to host Sportscenter?

Jan. 21, 2019
ESPN's Gary Striewski shares his strategy for capitalizing on opportunity before it's back-back-back... gone

Speeches & Presentations

President Janine Davidson’s Remarks to the Joint Budget Committee

Jan. 15, 2019

President Davidson’s message on Thousand Oaks shooting

Nov. 8, 2018

President Davidson's message on the Pittsburgh and Jeffersontown shootings

Oct. 29, 2018

Inclusive Leadership