President Davidson’s fiscal year 2026 budget charge

Oct. 30, 2024 | President's Correspondence

In fiscal 2025-26 (FY26), I’m focused on investing in programs and projects that spin the flywheel until sparks fly! Read the budget charge.

Election-season resources and graduate tuition benefit headline August President’s Cabinet

Aug. 30, 2024 | President's Cabinet

During the first President’s Cabinet meeting of the fall semester on Aug. 22, Metropolitan State University of Denver President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., focused on cultivating healthy and productive civic engagement. Read more.

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President Davidson announces raises at Fall Welcome Back

Aug. 29, 2024

New President’s Flywheel Challenge also seeks proposals to save the University time or money.

What is fueling YOU this semester?

Aug. 19, 2024 | President's Correspondence

President Davidson welcomes faculty and staff to a new semester and academic year, reminding everyone of the importance of MSU Denver’s people in fueling student success. Read more.

Fiscal year 2025 budget aligns with presidential and University priorities

June 20, 2024

I am pleased to share with you that the Metropolitan State University of Denver Board of Trustees approved our fiscal year 2025 budget,… Read more.

Encampment disassembled; University moves to restricted-access operations for Monday

May 19, 2024 | President's Correspondence

For the past three weeks, I’ve been updating you on our efforts to find resolution to the encampment on the Tivoli Quad, which was in violation of a campus no-camping policy and created multiple disruptions to University operations… Read more.

Protesters pitch tents inside Tivoli during meeting with trustees

May 14, 2024 | President's Correspondence

In the spirit of dialogue and transparency, members of our Board of Trustees met with MSU Denver’s student protesters today… Read more.

Cherishing Commencement Memories: A tribute to our graduates!

May 10, 2024 | President's Correspondence

While there’s been a lot happening on campus, today’s Commencement reminded me of why we do what we do. Take a look at some of the memories we made today! 

Ensuring the safety of our community

May 8, 2024 | President's Correspondence

On Tuesday evening, protesters entered MSU Denver’s Aerospace and Engineering Sciences Building, blocking doors, beating on drums, chanting and disrupting campus operations … Read more.

Protesters escalate tactics

May 7, 2024 | President's Correspondence

Earlier today, protesters entered the Tivoli Student Union, blocked entrances and created a disturbance. Police intervened to stop several demonstrators… Read more.

Demonstrators refused dialogue offer

May 6, 2024 | President's Correspondence

In the spirit of dialogue and transparency, I want to update our community on the latest with the ongoing protest and encampment on the Tivoli Quad … Read more.

Productive dialogue continues

May 3, 2024 | President's Correspondence

Earlier today, executive leaders of Auraria Campus institutions again met with student leaders of the ongoing protest and encampment … Read more.

Keeping our community safe while fostering ongoing dialogue

May 2, 2024 | President's Correspondence

As antiwar demonstrations continue on college campuses nationwide, we’ve seen a wide range of tactics… Read more.

Update: Campus demonstration and dialogue

April 30, 2024 | President's Correspondence

I intend to remain transparent in keeping our community updated on the protest happening on the Tivoli Quad… Read more.

Update: Campus demonstration and resources

April 28, 2024 | President's Correspondence

As we start the last full week of classes before final exams and Commencement, I want to provide an update on the protest happening on the Tivoli Quad… Read more.

Update: Campus demonstration and resources

April 26, 2024 | President's Correspondence

Earlier today, the Auraria and Denver police departments dispersed an encampment in front of the Tivoli Quad, where a demonstration was underway. The protest was similar to those taking place on college campuses… Read more.

Campus demonstration and resources

April 26, 2024 | President's Correspondence

As you may have seen in news reports or on social media, the Auraria Campus is the site of a protest this week similar to demonstrations that have been occurring on college campuses around the country…. Read more.

Chicano Studies chair reinstated following personnel process review

Feb. 15, 2024 | President's Correspondence

Following a thorough review of the situation and processes related to the appointment and removal of MSU Denver department chairs, I have reinstated Chicana/o Studies Department Chair Dr. Adriana Nieto. Read more.

Our state’s future depends on higher education

Jan. 10, 2024 | Davidson's Desk

Leaving the military and Department of Defense to work at MSU Denver was more than a career change – it is a calling. I made this move because I firmly believe in the transformational power of higher education for individuals and for our nation as a whole. Read more.

MSU Denver celebrates gains in enrollment and retention

Jan. 17, 2024 | President's Correspondence

We’ve recovered 
Enrollment for spring semester is UP about 3.5%.

We’ve stabilized 
Retention is up about 1%.

Now, it’s time to launch! 

Read more.

MSU Denver welcomes three new Board of Trustees members

Jan. 12, 2024 

The Metropolitan State University of Denver Board of Trustees welcomes three new members this semester. Also, three existing board members have been reappointed to serve second terms, including Kristin Hultquist, who was elected by the board to replace Russell Noles as chair. Read more.