Success story
Derek Brekken’s love of storytelling moved the former high school dropout to pursue a degree in PR. Now, his sights are set on law school and a career in media law.
How does a high school dropout end up winning one of Metropolitan State University of Denver’s highest awards for student achievement? Meet Derek Brekken, who’s happy to tell you how. It’s his story. In fact, it was while he was at MSU Denver that he discovered and sharpened his natural talent for telling stories. It has transformed his life.
Derek Brekken: Spring 2021 Provost Award Winner
Derek’s path to MSU Denver is just about as zig-zaggy as it can get. Yet despite all the twists and turns, one thing is clear – MSU Denver made sense of his past experiences and helped pave the road for his future.
Watch Derek’s commencement speech here.
Student Involvement: Met Media
Derek’s student experience was saturated with involvement in Met Media. Serving as the general manager for Met radio, Derek honed his leadership skills while also producing a number of podcasts covering relevant and newsworthy topics.
Derek's Met Media Portfolio
What the Flag? Podcast Archive
WHAT THE FLAG? ARCHIVEExplore MSU Denver with Derek
Derek is engaged with MSU Denver in many ways. Click below to learn more about his Roadrunner connections.
Department of Journalism and Media Production
JMP endeavors to stimulate students to illuminate the human condition through the written word and the capturing of critical moments with still, video and multi-media formats, in a diverse and dynamic urban university environment.
Met Media
Met Media, the student-driven multimedia news platform of MSU Denver, provides learning and leadership opportunities for students through the application of practical experience in journalism, photography, radio and television broadcasting, online publishing, graphic design, marketing and sales.
Pre-Law Advising
Whether you have questions about ideal pre-law coursework, the law school application process, LSAT preparation, or help with the application letter and the decision of where to go when you are accepted, we are here to help.
Transfer Students
MSU Denver is the number one transfer destination in Colorado. Learn more about starting your Roadrunner story today.