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Contact UsColorado’s future depends on talent and opportunity moving together.
MSU Denver was founded to ensure that students, especially those facing economic barriers, have access to affordable, career-connected degrees. Today, 57% of our students are the first in their families to attend college, and we are ranked No. 1 in Colorado on the CollegeNet Social Mobility Index, reflecting our success in advancing economic mobility through education. More than 75% of our graduates remain in Colorado, entering high-demand fields and strengthening the industries and communities that power our state.
That is why the Roadrunners Rise campaign matters beyond our campus.
When we launched the campaign in the shadow of Covid-19, we set a $75 million goal to strengthen MSU Denver’s long-term capacity to serve students and the state. Having surpassed $76 million, we raised that goal to $100 million. I am proud to share that we achieved and exceeded that goal seven months ahead of schedule.
This milestone represents more than fundraising success. It is a long-term investment in social mobility and workforce readiness.
Over the past four years, we have built a sustainable fundraising model, received support from nearly 14,000 donors and quadrupled our endowment.
Those resources help prepare nurses, educators, business leaders, public servants and technologists who will meet Colorado’s evolving workforce needs. In a time when public funding alone cannot meet growing demand, this broader base of support ensures that access, quality and student success endure.
Roadrunners Rise strengthens MSU Denver’s ability to deliver on its founding promise to educate, elevate and empower students whose success fuels Colorado’s prosperity.
When our students rise, Colorado rises with them.
Proudly,
Janine Davidson, Ph.D.
President, MSU Denver
MSU Denver in the News
New changes could mean bigger tax returns for Coloradans in 2026 (CBS Colorado)
“This year is a huge year for changes,” said Robert Persichitte, an affiliate Finance professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver and a tax preparer. A RED story contributed to the coverage.
MSU Denver nursing program to expand simulations, AI into more classes (Denver7)
At Metropolitan State University of Denver’s nursing school, students aren’t just learning from textbooks. They’re using artificial intelligence and simulation labs to practice real-world nursing before they ever treat a real patient. A RED story contributed to the coverage.
Colorado Needs the Right Behavioral Health Workforce (Westword)
This is what brought the Caring for Denver Foundation and Metropolitan State University of Denver together. A RED story contributed to the coverage.
MSU Denver students and professor develop faster, less invasive way to test for HPV (Denver7)
A group of Metropolitan State University of Denver students and a professor have teamed up to develop a faster, less invasive way to test for human papillomavirus, or HPV, a virus linked to cervical cancer. A RED story contributed to the coverage.
Stories from MSU Denver
MSU Denver’s president doesn’t just defend free speech. She teaches it.
In a time of polarization, universities can offer students a place to learn through difficult conversations.
MBA students partner with Rowdy’s Corner to strengthen campus food access
Graduate students use business expertise to help expand operations and reduce stigma around food insecurity.
MSU Denver Volleyball captures NCAA Division II national championship
Roadrunners earn program’s first title with 3–1 win in national final.
Future-proof: Teachers are irreplaceable
Despite what tech experts predict about teaching jobs, AI is no substitute for empathetic and caring educators.
Upcoming MSU Denver Events
Rachel B. Noel Distinguished Visiting Professorship
Community Keynote and Awards
March 17 | 5:30 p.m. | Shorter Community AME Church
Campus Keynote
March 18 | 2 p.m. | St. Cajetan’s Event Center
The Rachel B. Noel Distinguished Visiting Professorship brings scholars and artists of distinction to MSU Denver to conduct classes, seminars, performances and lectures for students, faculty and the larger Denver community.
Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies
May 15 | 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Denver Coliseum
Each ceremony will last about 2 hours. More information here.
Save the date: Roadrunners Rise Campaign Celebration and 60th Anniversary Celebration
June 4 | 4–7 p.m.
JSSB Lawn