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University Leadership
University leadership
Comprising nationally recognized, award-winning higher-education innovators, MSU Denver’s leadership team guides the University in its mission to offer high-quality, high-value education that connects students to careers and propels them up the socio-economic ladder.
Under the stewardship of President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., the team champions an inclusive-leadership model, which emphasizes bringing a diversity of voices to decision-making and empowers employees at every level of the organization to act as leaders.
Janine Davidson, Ph.D.
President
Provost and deans
Alfred Tatum, Ph.D.
Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs
Christian Hardigree, J.D.
Dean, School of Hospitality, Events and Tourism
Elizabeth R. Hinde, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Education
Ann Murphy, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Business
Rebecca Trammell, Ph.D.
Interim Dean, College of Professional Studies
Administration
David Fine, J.D.
General Counsel and Secretary to Board of Trustees
Catherine B. Lucas, B.A., APR
Vice President of Strategy and External Affairs
Christine Márquez-Hudson, M.N.M.
Vice President of Advancement and Executive Director of the Foundation
Larry Sampler, M.A.
Vice president for Administration and Finance, Chief Operating Officer
Will Simpkins, Ed.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs
Todd Thurman
Director of Athletics
