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The Rundown: Preping for fall 2020
May 19, 2020
President Davidson talks with Interim Provost Bill Henry and Larry Sampler, vice president for administration and finance, about how MSU Denver is preparing for a return to campus this fall.
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President Davidson talks with Interim Provost Bill Henry and Larry Sampler, vice president for administration and finance, about how MSU Denver is preparing for a return to campus this fall.
Virtual Roadrunner Appreciation Day
May 5, 2020
Please join President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., as we celebrate your contributions to Metropolitan State University of Denver at our Roadrunner Appreciation Day event. This virtual gathering will take the place of the annual Faculty and Staff Appreciation BBQ.
Congratulations high school seniors
April 27, 2020
MSU Denver President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., has a message for the Class of 2020.
A message for the graduating class of spring 2020
April 22, 2020
President Davidson has an update on Commencement plans for spring 2020 graduates.
Earning a diploma on COVID-19's front lines
April 20, 2020
Nursing students join STRIDE Community Health Center to ramp up testing for coronavirus - and earn the clinical experience required for graduation.
Spring Update 2020 Livestream
April 21, 2020
President Davidson joins faculty and staff leaders for a discussion on Commencement, short-term budget solutions and answers submitted questions.
Leadership in a Pandemic
April 15, 2020
The Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University and MSU Denver host “Leadership in a Pandemic,” a moderated online discussion including President Janine Davidson, Ph.D.; Vice Admiral (ret.) Bruce H. Lindsey, Ph.D.; and moderator Michael Morell.
3D printing PPE for Colorado's health care heroes
April 8, 2020
Here's how MSU Denver's 'maker community' is combining its expertise, ingenuity and resources to design and manufacture much-needed personal protective equipment.
'Rise above'
April 7, 2020
Here's how members of the groundbreaking Tuskegee Airmen - the first African American pilots in the U.S. Armed Forces - are inspiring a new generation of aviators.
Special Edition of the President’s Cabinet
April 7, 2020
President Davidson discusses budget concerns, health projections, fundraising efforts, the MSU Denver COVID-19 response and more.
COVID-19 town hall for students
March 26, 2020
President Davidson and Dean of Students Braelin Pantel, Ph.D., present a COVID-19 student town hall on Thursday, March 26, 2020.
A message for students from President Davidson
March 24, 2020
MSU Denver president Janine Davidson, Ph.D., sends a message of support to all MSU Denver students
Serving up hope, 6 feet apart
March 24, 2020
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, childhood-hunger-relief organization Food For Though continues to feed kids who normally rely on school meals. Here's how you can help.
The Rundown: serving students during COVID-19 response
March 18, 2020
President Davidson discusses student well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic, including how and where students can find resources and ask questions.
The Rundown: classes move online in response to COVID-19
March 16, 2020
In this special edition of the Rundown, President Davidson discusses moving all classes online in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Civic engagement at MSU Denver
March 9, 2020
How are Roadrunners more engaged in elections than any other university in Colorado? Here's what we're doing to get the vote out and encourage even more of our students to participate.
A conversation with U.S. Senate candidate Diana Bray
Feb. 26, 2020
U.S. Senate candidate Diana Bray, was on campus on Feb. 25, 2020 as part of a series of student-moderated fireside-style conversations with each of the state’s U.S. Senate candidates.
¡Viva mariachi!
Feb. 19, 2020
The Mexican tradition is experiencing a renaissance as new generations discover the music's joy and passion.
The Rundown: budget primer
Feb. 14, 2020
President Davidson talks with Larry Sampler, MSU Denver vice president of administration and finance, about the budget outlook and the important role that the university's Budget Task Force plays in how limited resources are allocated.
A conversation with U.S. Senate candidate Lorena Garcia
Feb. 24, 2020
U.S. Senate candidate Lorena Garcia, was on campus on Feb. 24, 2020 as part of a series of student-moderated fireside-style conversations with each of the state’s U.S. Senate candidates.
A conversation with U.S. Senate candidate Andrew Romanoff
Feb. 17, 2020
Andrew Romanoff, former speaker of the Colorado House of Representative and a candidate for U.S. Senate, was on campus on Feb. 17, 2020 as part of a series of student-moderated fireside-style conversations with each of the state’s U.S. Senate candidates.
A conversation with U.S. Senate candidate Trish Zornio
Feb. 11, 2020
Trish Zornio was on campus on Feb. 11, 2020 as part of a series of student-moderated fireside-style conversations with each of the state’s U.S. Senate candidates.
Community impact: SECORCares
Feb. 6, 2020
This Parker-based nonprofit built a mobile food pantry to serve Coloradans in need. Here's how its new partnership with MSU Denver and Ent Credit Union will help students experiencing food insecurity.
A conversation with U.S. Senate candidate Michelle Ferrigno Warren
Jan. 29, 2020
Michelle Ferrigno Warren was on campus on Jan. 29, 2020 as part of a series of student-moderated fireside-style conversations with each of the state’s U.S. Senate candidates.
A conversation with U.S. Senate candidate Stephany Rose Spaulding
Jan. 28, 2020
Stephany Rose Spaulding was on campus on Jan. 28, 2020 as part of a series of student-moderated fireside-style conversations with each of the state’s U.S. Senate candidates.
The Rundown: Connecting learners with leaders
Jan. 27, 2020
In this edition of the Rundown, President Davidson, along with university General Counsel David Fine, teach “Freedom of Speech,” a communications class exploring the philosophical and legal origins of freedom of speech in America.
Self-love for perfectionists
Jan. 27, 2020
Personal trainer Tyler Kingsbury reimagines how self-love can vanquish the veil of perfection and increase focus on the values that allow us to live more meaningful lives.
Accessibility by design
Jan. 16, 2020
Here's how an advanced manufacturing sciences student is using 3D printing to assist patients at Craig Hospital.
Reflecting on Dr. King's legacy
Jan. 10, 2020
2020 MLK Peace Award Winners are carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy by being champions of peace.
Online Learning at MSU Denver
Dec. 9, 2019
Don't let your busy schedule get in the way of pursuing your college degree. Let MSU Denver bring the classroom to wherever you prefer to study.
Happy Holidays from MSU Denver
Dec. 6, 2019
To usher in this festive time of year, MSU Denver students, faculty and staff lent their many talents to create a fun play on a storybook classic. Recent wintry weather provided the perfect snowy backdrop on the Auraria Campus, with hospitality, theatre, music and industrial design students helping to spread holiday cheer.
TEDx MSU Denver: The freedom of hate speech
Dec. 3, 2019
Communications prof. Katia Campbell reimagines the responsibilities and consequences of free speech in America.
TEDx MSU Denver: From Homo sapiens to spacelings
Nov. 25, 2019
Lockheed Martin deep space exploration engineer Dave Gingerich reimagines a future in which our species' survival requires evolving to live entirely in space.
Hickenlooper touts record as consensus builder
Nov. 22, 2019
The former Colorado governor highlights his accomplishments on health care, the economy, environmental issues and gun safety in the first of a series of conversations with 2020 U.S. Senate candidates hosted by MSU Denver.
Watch: Sculpting speed
Nov. 19, 2019
Two of General Motors' top automotive design sculptors show the next generation of designers the importance of modeling in a digital world.
TEDx MSU Denver: Lasting learning
Nov. 15, 2019
Open education resources champion Emily Ragan reimagines learning in our age of abundant information.
TEDx MSU Denver: The power of purpose in business
Nov. 5, 2019
Management expert David Bechtold reimagines traditional business models to put purpose at the forefront in order to create societal value and reap market rewards.
TEDx MSU Denver: The dying mothers, sisters, daughters, friends
Oct. 24, 2019
Nurse Katrina Little reimagines postpartum and newborn care to improve the high maternal mortality rates in the U.S. for African American women.
The Rundown: Lifestyle Medicine
Oct. 18, 2019
MSU Denver is the first university in the country to offer a bachelor's degree in Lifestyle Medicine. President Davidson drops in on a class to learn more about this fast-growing segment of the health care industry.
Precision Possible
Oct. 18, 2019
Here's how MSU Denver's precision flight team is prepping to host the National Intercollegiate Flying Association's SAFECON competition.
TEDx MSU Denver: Self-care to communities of care
Oct. 9, 2019
Psychologist Travis Heath reimagines a model of community care wherein people don't have to self-care their way out of social inequities.
System Reboot
Oct. 2, 2019
Here’s how one MSU Denver computer science major and domestic violence survivor is using computer repair skills to provide others with the technology they need to restart their lives.
The Rundown: Homecoming 2019
Oct. 1, 2019
President Davidson talks with Dominique Perez, chair of the student Homecoming Committee, and Brandi Rideout, director of Alumni Relations, about this year's Homecoming celebration.
A ProStart to a culinary career
Sept. 27, 2019
Restaurant management student AJ Maldonado began working in his dad's food truck at age 14. With the help of the high school program ProStart and MSU Denver's School of Hospitality, Maldonado is now poised to open a business of his own.
The Rundown: Ambient Energy
Sept. 25, 2019
President Davidson visits Ambient Energy, a leader in sustainable building design and consulting and a public-private partner headquartered in MSU Denver's AES building.
TEDx talk: Is college worth it?
Sept. 24, 2019
President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., makes the case for higher education, demonstrates how state disinvestment erodes American dream.
MSU Denver Welcome Back 2019
Sept. 10, 2019
President Davidson, Ph.D., joins Faculty Senate President Katia Campbell, Ph.D., for a fireside chat, where the two leaders unveil a new advertising and brand campaign, discuss university priorities and answer questions.
Reimagine Possible
Sept. 10, 2019
What’s possible when you reimagine higher education? A thriving urban university that fosters student success through classroom-to-career connections, relevant degrees and excellent faculty.
The Rundown: a partnership built to serve students
Aug. 30, 2019
President Janine Davidson, Ph.D. tours campus with Colleen Walker, CEO of the Auraria Higher Education Center, and Larry Sampler, chief operating officer at MSU Denver.
The Rundown: dropping in on the Mosquito Man
Aug. 1, 2019
President Davidson visits the biology laboratory of Professor Bob Hancock, who's been studying bloodsucking arthropods for more than 35 years.
Brewing Success
July 17, 2019
Less than a decade ago, Sean Peters was homeless and struggling to get by. Today, he's living out his dream as owner of Peak View Brewing Company.
Speakers announced for TEDx MSU Denver
July 15, 2019
Sept. 12 event to feature eight faculty members, three alumni, multiple students and one very recognizable university president.
The Rundown: York Space Systems
July 1, 2019
Thanks to a unique public-private partnership, York is manufacturing and operating a new class of small satellites from its headquarters in the AES Building.
Taken by storm
June 21, 2019
Future meteorologists hit the high plains for an up-close view of severe weather.
A conversation with Vicente Fox and Mart Sahagún
June 14, 2019
Former Mexican President Vicente Fox and his wife, Marta Sahagún, visited MSU Denver on June 13, 2019 to discuss a new health care-related partnership with the...
MSU Denver Champions 2019
May 24, 2019
MSU Denver needs advocates like you to create a strong, collective voice for the University.
The Rundown: the science and art of helping people
May 16, 2019
President Davidson visits the Department of Human Services and Counseling to discuss how MSU Denver graduates can help address the state's opioid epidemic and other...
The Rundown: Rocking DIME Denver
May 9, 2019
MSU Denver at DIME is preparing students for careers in the modern music industry. President Davidson drops in for a tour.
MSU Denver at DIME
May 2, 2019
The Detroit Institute of Music Education - Denver gives students a hands-on education in the music business.
Spring Update 2019
April 23, 2019
President Davidson reiterates the University’s commitment to students and the value of humanities.
The Rundown: The legacy and leadership of Golda Meir
March 27, 2019
President Davidson visits the one-time Denver home of former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir. Dr. Davidson talks with the center's founder and director, Norman Provizer...
From aviator to artist
March 14, 2019
Ivan Schlutz was born to fly planes, but a brain injury altered his flight path. Here's how he overcame tragedy to become an acclaimed sculptor.
The Rundown: Meet the dean of HEaT
March 7, 2019
President Davidson visits the School of Hospitality, Events and Tourism to talk with its founding dean, Christian Hardigree.
Fight fake news with these 4 steps
Feb. 15, 2019
A provocative book and innovative curriculum initiative prepare a new generation for the social media information wars.
Cheers to canned beer
Feb. 13, 2019
Tivoli Brewing Company rolls out canned craft suds with a new Cask Global Canning System.
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.
The Rundown: Homecoming 2019
Jan. 23, 2019
President Davidson gets the lowdown on MSU Denver's Homecoming Week, Feb. 11-16.
MLK Peace Award winners 2019
Jan. 16, 2019
Three women with Roadrunner roots are awarded 2019's MLK Peace Awards
The Rundown: Helping faculty flourish
Jan. 14, 2019
President Davidson visits MSU Denver's Center for Teaching, Learning and Design.
The Rundown: Tackling Colorado’s teacher shortage
Dec. 13, 2018
President Davidson talks with some future teachers to learn more about how the MSU Denver School of Education is preparing them for the classroom.
Rowdy's recipe for a happy holiday
Dec. 11, 2018
Season’s greetings from the University, where education is never cookie-cutter
Watch: training a new generation of compassionate nurses
Dec. 5, 2018
After surviving a serious childhood illness, nursing professor Jenny Alert knows - and teaches - the value of compassionate care.
A Gold Crown for military families
Nov. 13, 2018
MSU Denver joined Bill Hanzlik and the Gold Crown Foundation in saluting military families, hosting more than 200 elementary and middle school students from Fort Carson for a day fun and games.
Service and gratitude
Nov. 2, 2018
After serving three tours overseas and enduring a difficult transition to civilian life, an MSU Denver vet is thankful for the path she found and the support that she and other female veterans are...
The Rundown: Halloween edition
Oct. 31, 2018
President Davidson tours the Tivoli to learn more about the ghosts said to roam its hallways.
The Rundown: a space for support
Oct. 16, 2018
President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., visits the new Center for Multicultural Excellence and Inclusion, scheduled to open this fall in the Jordan Student Success Building.
The Rundown: becoming a Hispanic-Serving Institution
Oct. 4, 2018
President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., chats with Angela Marquez, Ph.D., associate to the president for HSI, about becoming an Hispanic-Serving Institution and how that designation will help all students.
The Rundown: leadership advice and a campus flyover
Sept. 14, 2018
President Davidson hosts her former Air Force commander, Gen. Darren McDew, to gain his insight on leadership and how to lead effectively.
The Rundown: Inauguration Week
Sept. 5, 2018
President Davidson talks with students, faculty and alumni about this week's inauguration festivities.
The Rundown: providing Roadways for students
Aug. 23, 2018
President Janine Davidson visits the Roadways program and introduces Will Simpkins, the new vice president for student affairs.
The Rundown: serving those who serve
July 19, 2018
President Davidson visits the MSU Denver Veteran and Military Student Center, where Auraria Campus' student veterans get unique benefits.
The Rundown: on the front lines of cybersecurity
June 27, 2018
President Davidson chats with computer science professor Steve Beaty about MSU Denver's new interdisciplinary cybersecurity major.
The Rundown: STEM for summer
June 13, 2018
President Davidson drops in on the fun of summer science camps we’re hosting for middle and high school students.
The Rundown: documenting the start of summer classes
June 6, 2018
President Davidson visits the Department of Journalism and Technical Communication, where a social documentary course...
The Rundown: Celebrating Champions
May 16, 2018
President Davidson talks with Alejandra Perez about the recent state legislative session and the MSU Denver Champions program.
The Rundown: Resilient President’s Award winner prepares to take the stage
May 9, 2018
President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., chats with Maria Coppersmith-Buschman, winner of the Spring 2018 President's Award.
The Rundown: President Davidson celebrates faculty and staff at the annual BBQ
May 2, 2018
President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., makes the rounds at the annual MSU Denver Faculty and Staff BBQ, where she recognizes...
The Rundown: President Davidson tours the Applied Learning Center
April 6, 2018
President Janine Davidson gets a tutorial on how students apply classroom knowledge to real-world experiences.
The Rundown: President Davidson visits the fitness center
March 28, 2018
President Janine Davidson chats about campus recreation at MSU Denver and scales the climbing wall.
Spring Update 2018
March 14, 2018
President Davidson highlights campus safety, inclusive leadership and University funding at the Spring Update.
The Rundown: President Davidson tours the AES Building
March 7, 2018
President Davidson visits the Aerospace and Engineering Sciences building, where she talks with students about...
The Rundown: President Davidson visits the Writing Center
Feb. 19, 2018
President Davidson visits the Writing Center, where she discusses the importance of being able to write well.
The Rundown: A visit to the president's office
Feb. 8, 2018
President Davidson talks pilot pathways, homecoming preps and a pitch for the MSU Denver Champions ...
Cleared for takeoff
Feb. 7, 2018
Partnership between United Airlines and MSU Denver provides clear path from classroom to...
The Rundown: President Davidson takes a shot at coaching
Jan. 25, 2018
President Janine Davidson was an honorary coach, as the Roadrunners women's basketball team...
2018 Peace Award winners reflect on MLK legacy
Jan. 11, 2018
Area pastor Anitha Jones and educator Kathryn Young, winners of this year's Peace Award at MSU Denver...
The Rundown: New brewing lab a reason to celebrate
Jan. 11, 2018
President Davidson talks with Scott Kerkmans, director of the Brewing Industry Operations Program, about the practical applications of brewing science.
Holiday greetings from MSU Denver
Dec. 13, 2017
President Davidson recaps her first semester at the helm of the University and shares a holiday message of gratitude.
The Rundown: In good health
Dec. 6, 2017
President Davidson checks up on the Department of Health Professions, talking with students and faculty about one of the fastest growing industries in Colorado.
The Rundown: Feeding students in need
Nov. 15, 2017
President Davidson visits the University's food bank in advance of Thanksgiving to find out which items are most popular for students in need.
The Rundown: The Hospitality Learning Center
Nov. 8, 2017
President Davidson visits one of her favorite places on campus: the Hospitality Learning Center. Roadrunners aren't just learning how to cook, they're learning the best techniques from the best chefs in the world, such as Jordi Roca.
The Rundown: the spooky spirit of the SSB
Nov. 15, 2017
President Davidson checks out the first floor of the Student Success Building, where each office on the first floor shows off their Halloween decorations.
The Rundown: King Center crescendo
Oct. 18, 2017
President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., tours the King Center with Department of Music Chair, Peter Schimpf, Ph.D. The state-of-the-art facilities help MSU Denver Music majors become the best performers they can be.
The Rundown: The Weather Lab
Oct. 12, 2017
President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., visits the Meteorology Lab where MSU Denver students are getting hands-on experience in a very complex science discipline.
The Rundown: The Department of Chemistry
Oct. 05, 2017
President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., visits the on-campus chemistry lab where department chair, Andrew Bonham, Ph.d., and students are conducting an experiment.
The Rundown: Flying high in the indoor airport
Sept. 27, 2017
President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., pays a visit to the Robert K. Mock World Indoor Airport; where MSU Denver students train in flight simulators before their careers in the skies take flight.
The Rundown: DACA update
Sept. 13, 2017
President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., reaffirms MSU Denver's commitment to supporting our DACA students.
The Rundown: We stand with our DACA students
Sept. 06, 2017
In these increasingly anxious times in our country, President Davidson - as well as MSU Denver leadership - stands by our DACA students and employees.
The Rundown: Department of Human Services
Aug. 30, 2017
President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., heads to West Classroom to see what the Department of Human Services is all about. Davidson chats with faculty, staff and students about their experience at MSU Denver.
The Rundown: Welcome back, Roadrunners
Aug. 23, 2017
President Davidson tours the Student Success Building on the first week of the Fall 2017 semester. Next week, Davidson will welcome State Representatives Diana DeGette and Mike Coffman for a tour of the Aerospace Engineering Science Building.
The Rundown: Solar Eclipse and Vicente Fox
Aug. 16, 2017
Pick up your MSU Denver glasses before the solar eclipse next week and save the date for Vicente Fox, former President of Mexico, who will speak at the King Center Concert Hall Aug. 30, 2017
The Rundown: President Davidson's first two weeks
Aug. 9, 2017
In her first two weeks on the job, President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., reflects on her experience at the New Presidents Academy and her first Cabinet meeting; while also previewing Convocation 2017 and the Welcome Home Ceremony.
Introducing The Rundown with President Davidson
July 26, 2017
Introducing a regular video series to keep you in the loop with our progress on University priorities