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The Roadrunner Rundown: Summer Science Institute
Jun 28, 2024: In this edition of the Roadrunner Rundown, President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., checks out the 26th annual Summer Science Institute for sixth through ninth graders. President Davidson speaks with Biochemistry professor Michael Jacobs and a camp attendee about having fun with science.
President's Fireside Chat with Adrian Miller, the "Soul Food Scholar"
Feb. 27, 2024: President Davidson hosts James Beard Award winner Adrian Miller for a discussion on food, culture, and storytelling
President's Spring Update 2024
Feb. 1, 2024: President Davidson shares State of the University at Spring Update.
The Roadrunner Rundown: Rowdy's Corner
In this edition of the Roadrunner Rundown, President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., checks out the new Rowdy's Corner (formerly Roadrunner Food Pantry) with Rowdy's Corner Associate Sam Tornato Sotelo.
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.
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.
Free Speech and the Art of Democracy
Sept. 15, 2022: President Davidson joins a bipartisan forum on freedom of speech and democracy.
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.
Reimagining Higher Education: 2017-22
Sept. 13, 2022: MSU Denver looks back at President Davidson's first five years at the University.
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.
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 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.
The Rundown: Strategic Thinking
Feb. 8, 2022: President Davidson talks about the vision of MSU Denver with Chief Strategy Officer Kelly Brough
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.
Happy holidays from President Davidson
Dec. 10, 2021
President expresses gratitude to students, employees and community members while recapping a strong year for MSU Denver.
President’s Cabinet Meeting
Nov. 17, 2021
Watch the full President’s Cabinet meeting.
The Rundown: Meow Wolf
Oct. 27, 2021
In this edition of The Rundown, President Davidson talks to MSU Denver alum and Meow Wolf Public Relations Manager Erin Barnes about the University’s newest neighbor.
The Rundown: LatinX Heritage Month
Sept. 21, 2021
In this edition of The Rundown, President Davidson talks to MSU Denver staff about what it means to be a Hispanic-Serving Institution and how the University is celebrating LatinX Heritage Month.
President's Welcome Back
Sept. 21, 2021
President Davidson welcomes faculty and staff back to campus. State of the University event focuses on MSU Denver’s future through investment in and recognition of the people who make it all possible.
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MSU Denver Safe Return to Campus update
May 6, 2021
President Davidson shares the latest on MSU Denver’s plans to return to full campus operations.
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Executive Update - Office Education Solutions
April 22, 2021
The recently launched Office of Education Solutions at Metropolitan State University of Denver has been created to take on these and other urgent issues.
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President's Cabinet Meeting
April 21, 2021
Members discuss budget, infrastructure, and emergency notifications, and share important announcements and updates.
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The Rundown: Spring Commencement
April 20, 2021
President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., talks to Cora Potter, Manager of University Events and Protocol, to learn more about commencement plans for Spring 2021.
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MSU Denver President Janine Davidson recognizes Representative Leslie Herod at Spring Update
April 8, 2021
President Janine Davidson recognizes Representative Leslie Herod at the Spring Update for being a lead advocate for greater equity in allocating state funds to higher education students.
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The Rundown: Good Hospitality
March 23, 2021
MSU Denver hotel-management student Bud Ribley turns an assignment in his restaurant-concept-development class into a project to help design a food basket for a hungry hospitality student.
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Roadrunners, it's time to vaccinate!
March 19, 2021
President Davidson gets her COVID-19 vaccination on the Auraria Campus, and encourages her fellow Roadrunners to do the same.
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President's Speaker Series - Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
March 11, 2021
Gayle Tzemach Lemmon is the author of the New York Times bestsellers “Ashley’s War” and “The Dressmaker of Khair Khana” and is an adjunct senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.
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WorldDenver International Women's Day 2021
March 8, 2021
President Davidson accepts an award at WorldDenver International Women’s Day 2021: Women in National Security.
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Fall 2021 Safe Return Employee Town Hall
March 4, 2021
President Davidson joins campus leaders to discuss the steps needed for returning to campus safely this fall.
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The Rundown: 2021 legislative update
February 25, 2021
President Davidson talks with Kaycee Gerhart, MSU Denver director of government affairs, about this year’s state legislative session and MSU Denver’s push for more equitable funding for higher education.
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President's Cabinet Meeting
February 10, 2021
The meeting included updates on funding, vaccine distribution, HLC accreditation, MSU Denver Day of Giving and more.
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Welcome back! MSU Denver kicks off the Spring 2021 semester
January 21, 2021
President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., thanks our community for persevering and is optimistic for brighter days ahead, as she welcomes faculty, staff and students back to campus for the new semester.
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RED: President's Speaker Series: Dr. Marc Lamont Hill
November 18, 2020
The author, activist, and Temple University professor Dr. Marc Lamont Hill spoke with MSU Denver leaders in the latest installment of the President’s Speaker Series.
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Inside the President's Cabinet
November 18, 2020
Members discuss COVID-19 safety protocols, updates from the Advisory Council on Culture and Workplace, and more.
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The Rundown: Taking care of our mental health
November 18, 2020
President Davidson talks with the Health Center at Auraria experts about maintaining mental health during stressful times.
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The Rundown: Safe Return to Campus Update
October 14, 2020
President Davidson, COO Larry Sampler and AHEC CEO Colleen Walker discuss the plan already in progress for a safe return to campus.
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The Rundown: New athletic director leads student-athletes through pandemic times
September 30, 2020
Director of Athletics Todd Thurman talks to the Roadrunner family and discusses how MSU Denver is supporting student-athletes through a pandemic that has upended sports seasons this fall.
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Make a voting plan
September 23, 2020
President Janine Davidson has a message for the Roadrunner community: Get out the vote.
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Welcome Back Fall 2020
September 17, 2020
President Davidson shares the State of the University address, answers employee questions on budget, Spring 2021 planning, anti-racism efforts and more.
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President's Cabinet Meeting
September 16, 2020
Members discuss the latest updates from President Davidson and presentations on campus initiatives and programs.
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The Rundown: Campus ambassadors welcome students
September 7, 2020
While most MSU Denver students will be taking their courses online for the Fall 2020 semester, a limited number will return for on-campus classes. MSU Denver has carefully planned for a safe return, and in this edition of the Rundown, President Davidson tells us what to expect.
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President's Cabinet Meeting
August 19, 2020
Members discussed upcoming website improvements, diversity and inclusion efforts, budget updates and more.
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Roadrunners Who Soar Awards 2020
August 6, 2020
The Roadrunners Who Soar Awards Ceremony honors employees from across the University for their contributions throughout the academic year.
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Hart Center Forum
July 30, 2020
President Davidson joins Gary Hart, Michael Bennet, Rebecca Love Kourlis and Federico Peña on a discussion on public service.
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Economic Development Program 2020
July 27, 2020
President Davidson participates in a discussion about planning for an uncertain future.
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MSU Denver Family Town Hall
June 22, 2020
President Davidson and team answer questions from Roadrunners and their family members about returning to campus, registering for classes, and more more.
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President's Cabinet Meeting
June 17, 2020
The meeting featured recommendations for improving student employment opportunities and COVID-19 inspired design ideas for West Classroom.
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RED: Black scholars launch dialogue series on race
June 17, 2020
MSU Denver panel dives into issues of racial justice, history’s codification of racism and the emergence of “white cultural activism”.
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The Rundown: How do we talk about race?
June 15, 2020
President Davidson talks with Katia Campbell, Ph.D., associate professor of communications and president of the Faculty Senate, about summer dialogue series that aims to provide the campus community with space for critical discourse about racial justice.
Human Capital and the Cyber Workforce Event Poster 2020
Early Bird: Human Capital and the Cyber Workforce
June 9, 2020
President Davidson joined an online panel Monday to discuss trends within the civilian cyber-recruitment fields as well as initiatives to modernize cyber hiring.
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RED: Aerial parade supports Colorado COVID Relief Fund
May 18, 2020
Classic planes take to the sky to honor essential workers and raise money for Coloradans in need during the coronavirus pandemic.
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The Rundown: Preparing 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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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.
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A message for the graduating class of Spring 2020
April 22, 2020
President Davidson has a update on Commencement plans for spring 2020 graduates.
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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.
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RED: 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.
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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.
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RED: 3D printing PPE for Colorado's health care heroes
April 8, 2020
Here’s how MSU Denver’s ‘maker community’ is combing its expertise, ingenuity and resources to design and manufacture much-needed personal protective equipment.
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RED: '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.
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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.
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A message for students from Janine Davidson
March 24, 2020
MSU Denver president Janine Davidson, Ph.D., sends a message of support to all MSU Denver students.
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RED: Serving hope, 6 feet apart
March 24, 2020
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, childhood-hunger-relief organization Food For Thought continues to feed kids who normally rely on school meals. Here’s how you can help.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A conversation with U.S. Senate candidate Diana Bray
February 26, 2020
U.S. Senate candidate Diana Bray was on campus on February 25, 2020 as part of a series of student-moderated fireside-style conversations with each of the state’s U.S. Senate candidates.
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RED: ¡Viva mariachi!
February 19, 2020
The Mexican tradition is experiencing a renaissance as new generations discover the music’s joy and passion.
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The Rundown: Budget primer
February 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.
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A conversation with U.S. Senate Candidate Lorena Garcia
February 24, 2020
U.S. Senate candidate Lorena Garcia was on the campus on February 24, 2020 as part of a series of student-moderated fireside-style conversations with each of the state’s U.S. Senate candidates.
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A conversation with U.S. Senate candidate Andrew Romanoff
February 17, 2020
Andrew Romanoff, former speaker of the Colorado House of Representative and a candidate for U.S. Senate, was on campus on February 17, 2020 as part of a series of student-moderate fireside-style conversations with each of the state’s U.S. Senate candidates.
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A conversation with U.S. Senate candidate Trish Zornio
February 11, 2020
Trish Zornio was on campus on February 11, 2020 as part of a series of student-moderated fire-side style conversations with each of the state’s U.S. Senate candidates.
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A conversation with U.S. Senate candidate Michelle Ferrigno Warren
January 29, 2020
Michelle Ferrigno Warren was on campus on January 29, 2020 as part of a series of student-moderated fire-side style conversations with each of the state’s U.S. Senate candidates.
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A conversation with U.S. Senate candidate Stephany Rose Spaulding
January 28, 2020
Stephany Rose spaulding was on campus on January 28, 2020 as part of a series of student-moderated fireside-style conversations with each of the state’s U.S. Senate candidates.
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The Rundown: Connecting learners with leaders
January 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.
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TEDx MSU Denver: Self-love for perfectionists
January 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.
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RED: Accessibility by design
January 16, 2020
Here’s how an advanced manufacturing science student is using 3D printing to assist patients at Craig Hospital.
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Reflecting on Dr. King's Legacy
January 10, 2020
2020 MLK Peace Award Winners are carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by being champions of peace.
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Online Learning at MSU Denver
December 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.
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Happy Holidays from MSU Denver
December 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.
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TEDx MSU Denver: The freedom of hate speech
December 3, 2019
Communications professor Katia Campbell reimagines the responsibilities and consequences of free speech in America.
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TEDx MSU Denver: From Homo sapiens to spacelings
November 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.
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RED: Hickenlooper tours record as consensus builder
November 22, 2019
The former Colorado governor highlights his accomplishments on health care, the economy, environmental issues and fun safety in the first of a series of conversations with 2020 U.S. Senate candidates hosted by MSU Denver.
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RED: Sculpting Speed
November 19, 2019
Two of General Motors’ top automotive design sculptors show the next generation of designers the importance of modeling in a digital world.
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TEDx MSU Denver: Lasting Learning
November 15, 2019
Open education resources champion Emily Ragan reimagines learning in our age of abundant information.
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TEDx MSU Denver: The power of purpose in business
November 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.
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TEDx MSU Denver: The dying mothers, sisters, daughters, friends
October 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.
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The Rundown: Lifestyle Medicine
October 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.
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RED: Precision Possible
October 18, 2019
Here’s how MSU Denver’s precision flight team is preparing to host the National Intercollegiate Flying Association’s SAFECON competition.
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TEDx MSU Denver: Self-care to communities of care
October 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.
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System Reboot
October 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.
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The Rundown: Homecoming 2019
October 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.
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A ProStart to a culinary career
September 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.
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The Rundown: Ambient Energy
September 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.
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TEDx MSU Denver: Is college worth it?
September 24, 2019
President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., makes the case for higher education, demonstrates how state disinvestment erodes the American Dream.
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MSU Denver Welcome Back 2019
September 10, 2019
President Davidson, Ph.D., join Faculty Senate President Katia Campbell, Ph.D., for a fireside chat, where the two leaders unveil a new advertising and brand campaign, discuss university policies and answer questions.
Reimagine Possible
September 10, 2019
What’s possible when you reimagine higher education? A thriving urban university that fosters student success through classroom-to-career connection, relevant degrees and excellent faculty.
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The Rundown: A partnership built to serve students
August 30, 2019
President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., tours campus with Colleen Walker, CEO of the Auraria Higher Education Center, and Larry Sampiler, chief operating officer at MSU Denver.
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The Rundown: Dropping in on the Mosquito Man
August 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.
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Speakers announced for TEDx MSU Denver
July 15, 2019
The TEDx event held on September 12 will feature eight faculty members, three alumni, multiple students, and one very recognizable university president.
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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.
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Taken by storm
June 21, 2019
Future meteorologists hit the high plains for an up-close view of severe weather.
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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 University, as well as a myriad of hot-button topics, including trade, immigration and drug legalization.
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MSU Denver Champions 2019
May 24, 2019
MSU Denver needs advocates like you to create a strong, collective voice for the University.
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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 mental health issues.
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Spring Update 2019
April 23, 2019
President Davidson reiterates the University’s commitment to students and the value of humanities.
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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, about Meir’s time in Denver and how the center inspires his students today.
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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.
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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.
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Fight fake news with these four steps
February 15, 2019
A provocative book and innovative curriculum initiative prepare a new generation for the social media information wars.
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Cheers to canned beer
February 13, 2019
Tivoli Brewing Company rolls out canned craft suds with a new Cask Global Canning System.
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The Rundown: Hanging out with the Nerd Herd
February 6, 2019
President Davidson visits the MSU Denver Honors Program, which provides a challenging curriculum and engaged community for high-achieving students.
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The Rundown: Homecoming 2019
January 23, 2019
President Davidson gets the lowdown on MSU Denver’s Homecoming Week, February 11-16.
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MLK Peace Award Winners 2019
January 16, 2019
Three women with Roadrunner roots are awarded 2019’s MLK Peace Awards.
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The Rundown: Helping faculty flourish
January 14, 2019
President Davidson visits MSU Denver’s Center for Teaching, Learning and Design.
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The Rundown: Tackling Colorado's teacher shortage
December 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.
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Rowdy's recipe for a happy holiday
December 11, 2018
Season’s greetings from the University, where education is never cookie-cutter.
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RED: Training a new generation of compassionate nurses
December 5, 2018
After surviving a serious childhood illness, nursing professor Jenny Alert knows and teaches the value the compassionate care.
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A Gold Crown for Military Families
November 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 of fun and games.
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Service and Gratitude
November 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 receiving.
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The Rundown: Halloween edition
October 31, 2018
President Davidson tours the Tivoli to learn more about the ghosts said to roam its hallways.
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The Rundown: A space for support
October 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.
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The Rundown: Becoming a Hispanic-Serving Institution
October 4, 2018
President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., chats with Angela Marquez, Ph.D., associate to the president for HSI, about becoming a Hispanic-Serving Institution and how that designation will help all students.
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The Rundown: Leadership advice and a campus flyover
September 14, 2018
President Davidson hosts her former Air Force commander, General Darren McDew, to gain his insight on leadership and how lead effectively.
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The Rundown: Inauguration Week
September 5, 2018
President Davidson talks with students, faculty and alumni about this week’s inauguration festivities.
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The Rundown: Providing Roadways for students
August 23, 2018
President Janine Davidson visits the Roadways program and introduces Will Simpkins, the new vice president for student affairs.
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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.
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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.
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The Rundown: STEM for summer
June 13, 2018
President Davidson drops in on the fun of summer science camps MSU Denver is hosting for middle and high school students.
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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 and other innovative classes help prepare students for a fast-changing industry.
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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.
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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.
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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 some exemplary Roadrunners for their service.
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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.
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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.
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Spring Update 2018
March 14, 2018
President Davidson highlights campus safety, inclusive leadership and University funding at the Spring Update.
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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 unique public-private partnerships that are paving the way for promising careers.
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The Rundown: President Davidson visits the Writing Center
February 19, 2018
President Davidson visits the Writing Center, where she discusses the importance of being able to write well.
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The Rundown: A visit to the president's office
February 8, 2018
President Davidson talks pilot pathways, homecoming preps and a pitch for the MSU Denver Campions program.
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RED: Cleared for takeoff
February 7, 2018
A partnership between United Airlines and MSU Denver provides a clear path from classroom to flight deck.
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The Rundown: President Davidson takes a shot at coaching
January 25, 2018
President Davidson was an honorary coach as the Roadrunner women’s basketball team took the court against the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
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2018 Peace Award winners reflect on MLK legacy
January 11, 2018
Area pastor Anitha Jones and educator Kathryn Young, winners of the year’s Peace Award at MSU Denver, say Martin Luther King Jr.’s message of peace and justice is as important as ever.
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The Rundown: MSU Denver's new brewing lab is a reason to celebrate
January 11, 2018
President Davidson talks with Scott Kerkmans, director of the Brewing Industry Operations Program, about the practical applications of brewing science.
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Holiday greetings from MSU Denver
December 13, 2017
President Davidson recaps her first semester at the helm of the University and shares a holiday message of gratitude.
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The Rundown: In good health
December 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.
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The Rundown: Feeding students in need
November 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.
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The Rundown: The spooky spirit of the SSB
November 15, 2017
President Davidson checks out the first floor of the Student Success Building, where each office shows off their Halloween decorations.
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The Rundown: The Hospitality Learning Center
November 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.
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The Rundown: King Center crescendo
October 18, 2017
President 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.
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The Rundown: The Weather Lab
October 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.
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The Rundown: The Department of Chemistry
October 5, 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.
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The Rundown: Flying high in the indoor airport
September 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.
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The Rundown: DACA update
September 13, 2017
President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., reaffirms MSU Denver’s commitment to supporting our DACA students.
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The Rundown: We stand with our DACA students
September 6, 2017
In these increasingly anxious times in our country, President Davidson and MSU Denver leadership stand by our DACA students and employees.
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The Rundown: Department of Human Services
August 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.
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The Rundown: Welcome back, Roadrunners
August 23, 2017
President Janine Davidson tours the Student Success Building on the first week of the Fall 2017 semester.
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The Rundown: Solar Eclipse and Vicente Fox
August 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 on August 30, 2017.
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The Rundown: President Davidson's first two weeks
August 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.
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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.