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Dec. 19, 2022 | President’s Correspondence
It is the final week of the fall semester here at Metropolitan State University of Denver — classes are finished, faculty members are finalizing grades, and staff members are finishing their last tasks of the year before the University closes for winter break. Read more.
Roadrunner Rundown: Rowdy's Corner
Dec. 15: President Davidson checks out the new Rowdy's Corner (formerly the Roadrunner Food Pantry) with student employee Sam Tornato Sotelo.
Happy holidays from MSU Denver
Dec. 12, 2022: MSU Denver President Janine Davidson, Ph. D., wishes our Roadrunner and Denver communities happy holidays.
Supporting our LGBTQ community
Nov. 22, 2022 | President’s Correspondence
On the eve of Transgender Day of Remembrance, this tragedy unfolded at an LBGTQ club in our own state following last week’s senseless student killings at the universities of Virginia and Idaho. As a proud ally committed to the robust and resilient LGBTQ community, my heart simply breaks. Read more.
Mourning victims in Idaho and Virginia
Nov. 14, 2022 | President’s Correspondence
I am devastated by the loss of seven college students killed at the universities of Idaho and Virginia on Sunday. Two campus communities 2,500 miles apart are in mourning today, reeling from tragic acts of violence and shelter-in-place directives that have become far too frequent in American schools. Read more.
Living with honor this Veterans Day
Nov. 10, 2022 | President’s Correspondence
The theme for Veterans Day 2022 is “Honor.” This theme was chosen by the Department of Veteran Affairs to “reflect the military value and tradition of answering the call to duty.”… Read more.
Going beyond land acknowledgements for Native Heritage Month
Nov. 1, 2022 | President’s Correspondence
While it is important that we acknowledge the original inhabitants of the land where our campus sits, universities can go beyond acknowledgements and actively serve modern-day Native Americans who are underrepresented on campuses across the country… Read more.
President's Fireside Chat with Gen. Darren McDew
Oct. 27, 2022: President Davidson hosts retired Air Force Gen. Darren McDew for a discussion on leadership.
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Cybersecurity students Aaron Hondrick, Edgar Rodriguez, Michael Barnes and Ricardo Ibarra work in the 7th Street Classroom lab on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021.
MSU Denver aims to improve diversity in cybersecurity field
Oct. 21, 2022
President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., and Cybersecurity Center Director Richard MacNamee discuss ways the University is diversifying Colorado’s cybersecurity pipeline.
President's Cabinet meeting covers DACA, Homecoming
Oct. 20, 2022
Members celebrate successful events, share important updates and vote on the Animals on University Property Policy.
Colorado higher ed leaders call for legal status for Dreamers
Oct. 19, 2022 | Letter to Colorado’s Congressional delegation
There is an urgent need to pass legislation providing permanent legal status for Dreamers following the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that deemed the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy unlawful… Read more.
The Roadrunner Rundown: Women's Volleyball
Oct. 4, 2022: In this edition of the Roadrunner Rundown, President Davidson talks with Women's Volleyball Coach Jenny Glenn about their success on the court and in the classroom and practices with the team.
Davidson’s Desk: Hispanic Servingness
Oct. 4, 2022 | Davidson’s Desk
National Hispanic Heritage Month is an important time for Hispanic-Serving Institutions like Metropolitan State University of Denver to pause and reflect on what it really means to serve our valued Latino community… Read more.
Women Transforming Government
Sept. 26, 2022
President Davidson joins state Rep. Brianna Titone and Adams County Commissioner Lynn Baca to discuss how they broke barriers in their careers in Deloitte’s annual Women Transforming Government panel.
Experts discuss free speech
Sept. 15, 2022
President Davidson joins a bipartisan forum on freedom of speech and democracy.
At MSU Denver, the president won’t protect you from what you don’t want to hear
Sept. 15, 2022
President Davidson and General Counsel David Fine talk to the Denver Post about freedom of speech on college campuses.
President's Welcome Back
Sept. 13, 2022
In her fall 2022 Welcome Back address, President Davidson looks back at her first five years at MSU Denver and looks forward as the University progresses in its Recover, Stabilize, LAUNCH! plan.
Welcome to the fall 2022 semester
Aug. 29, 2022: Welcome to a new semester at Metropolitan State University of Denver! I’m thrilled you’re here, and hope you had a great first week. If you’ve been on campus before fall 2022, you have hopefully noticed some things look a little different this semester. We upgraded approximately 150 classrooms over the summer with new technology, lighting and more as well as wayfinding to help you find your way around. We also made improvements to the Athletic Assembly Complex, so catch a game or match and support our Roadrunner teams this semester! As you’re out and about, please remember the Health Center at Auraria is here as a resource, including mental health services. Let’s have a safe and successful fall semester! I hope to see you at the President's Welcome Back event on Sept. 13.
President's Budget Priorities
Aug. 26, 2022 | President’s Correspondence
I am excited to announce details about the 2022–23 Phase II budget approved by the board, including increased compensation for employees…
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Free Expression and Inquiry
Aug. 8, 2022 | President’s Correspondence
I strongly believe that free expression and inquiry, which should flourish at universities, are key to maintaining a healthy civic society, and indeed our diverse democratic republic. It was in this spirit that I convened a task force with broad representation across our University community to create a Free Expression Statement…
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Women execs share secrets of success
Aug. 3, 2022
President Davidson and other panelists at a National Conference of State Legislatures event share stories and advice on how they got to leadership positions that are not common for most women.
Davidson's Desk: Investing in public service
July 8, 2022 | Davidson’s Desk
As a political scientist and career public servant, I believe deeply in the value of our participatory democracy. But in times like these, I realize we cannot take the strength of our democratic system for granted. We must be active stewards of the processes that make our society work. This is why I am so passionate about our growing programs for public service at MSU Denver…
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The Rundown: One World One Water Center
June 23, 2022: President Davidson talks with One World One Water Co-Director Nona Shipman about drought solutions in the West and OWOW's 10-year anniversary.
Davidson’s Desk: New insights from MSU Denver’s president
April 5, 2022 | Davidson’s Desk
Get new insights from President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., in Davidson’s Desk, launched this week to provide the broader Denver and Colorado community with important MSU Denver news and thought leadership. The quarterly e-newsletter will share her thoughts on topics important to Coloradans….
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Breaking down bias on International Women’s Day
March 8, 2022 | President’s Correspondence
Happy International Women’s Day! For over 100 years, March 8 has been marked around the world as a day of solidarity among women. Higher education has played a key role in improving the lives of women and will continue to be essential as we confront the post-pandemic world. Read more.
Ukraine Conflict in Context: A Presidential Pop-Up Panel
March 7, 2022: President Davidson joins MSU Denver History faculty to help Roadrunners and the greater Denver community make sense of the conflict in Ukraine
9NEWS Leader of the Year finalists
March 3, 2022: The three finalists for 2022 9NEWS Leader of the Year, including MSU Denver President Janine Davidson, discuss aspects of leadership.
Davidson's campus message on Ukraine
March 2, 2022 | President’s Correspondence
I know many of you are closely following the violence in Ukraine, as am I. Many Americans are scared or confused, wondering whether the U.S. could directly engage militarily or if the conflict could spread to additional countries in Europe. The Russian invasion has been jarring to us all, even military experts such as myself who have been following the buildup to this moment for decades. Read more.
Davidson testifies at U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor
March 2, 2022
MSU Denver President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., shares outlines the importance of Hispanic-Serving Institutions and provides five ways the federal government can better support HSIs.
"Moment of truth" for Ukraine
March 1, 2022
President Davidson joins The Donlon Report to break down a pivotal moment for Ukraine’s resistance of the Russian invasion.
Conflict continues in Ukraine
Feb. 27, 2022
There is a lot of history and political moves that have led up to the war in Ukraine. MSU Denver President Janine Davidson talks with 9NEWS about the conflict.
Davidson weighs in on the Ukraine crisis on KOA Radio
Feb. 25, 2022
Davidson joins Newsy to discuss Russian invasion of Ukraine
Feb. 24, 2022
Russia is targeting multiple cities and military sites as part of the Ukraine invasion, but what is the end game? @chanceseales speaks with @janinedavidson, President of Metropolitan State University of Denver to make sense of Putin’s strategy. pic.twitter.com/9qPGVLFHjU
— Newsy (@Newsy) February 25, 2022
Capitol Dome Building
President Davidson briefs the state's Joint Technology Committee
Feb. 10, 2022
President Davidson and MSU Denver’s Information Technology Services leaders brief the JTC about collaborative technology infrastructure projects with the Colorado School of Mines.
The Rundown: Strategic Thinking
Feb. 8, 2022: President Davidson talks about the vision of MSU Denver with new Chief Strategy Officer Kelly Brough
Davidson named a 9NEWS Leader of the Year finalist
Davidson was one of three Leader of the Year finalists selected by 9NEWS and the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation. A public vote will decide the winner, which will be announced April 6.
President's Fireside Chat with Rep. Leslie Herod
Feb. 1, 2022: President Davidson is joined by state Rep. Leslie Herod to discuss equity in education, the mechanics of the state budget, public service and more.
Colorado higher education leaders say they need more funding this year
Jan. 25, 2022
President Davidson and other Colorado higher education leaders make the case for investment in higher ed, which provides the state long-term benefits such as job creation, higher earnings and broader societal benefits.
Welcome to the spring 2022 semester
Jan. 25, 2022 | President’s Correspondence
Welcome to a new year and a new semester at Metropolitan State University of Denver! I am thrilled to see so many faculty members, staff members and students back on campus, especially in light of the challenges of this past year and some of the ongoing stresses of Covid-19. Read more.
President's Cabinet
Jan. 20, 2022. The President's Cabinet meeting included updates on the Joint Budget Committee, public health protocols, the Hart Center and more.
Capitol Dome Building
President Davidson briefs the state's Joint Budget Committee
Jan. 19, 2022
MSU Denver President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., discussed increased investment in higher education and the University budget in her annual briefing at the JBC.
Honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Jan. 17, 2022 | President’s Correspondence
Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of history’s most inspiring and influential civil rights leaders. Dr. King’s example of sacrifice, service, and conviction in the face of great injustice reminds us that positive change is possible when we join together, in solidarity. Read more.
CONGRATULATIONS to all @Denver_Fire graduates (and to our 6 @msudenver Roadrunners)! Thank you for stepping up to serve. I am proud and grateful to have you on watch in my city. pic.twitter.com/IHwKrboEIS
— janine davidson (@janinedavidson) January 14, 2022
Higher Ed Leadership Letter to Joint Budget Committee
Jan. 7, 2022 | Letter to the state’s Joint Budget Committee
Thank you for your investments in higher education last year, along with your work to increase higher education funding above inflation at every opportunity over the past five years. You deserve credit and our gratitude for prioritizing higher education in light of the many other demands you face each session. Your investments allowed us to address equity gaps and deferred investments, hold tuition flat in many cases, and to provide the high-quality services our students deserve. Read more.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observance
Jan. 5, 2022 | President’s Correspondence
Metropolitan State University of Denver will be closed Jan. 17 so that Roadrunners can observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. MSU Denver has historically observed MLK Day in December as part of an alternate holiday schedule to provide employees an extended winter break; this closure will be in addition to the December observance. Read more.