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VIDEO: Fall graduates celebrate success and those who helped them achieve it

VIDEO: Fall graduates celebrate success and those who helped them achieve it

Scholars collected diplomas and made memories in two ceremonies at the Colorado Convention Center.

Scholars collected diplomas and made memories in two ceremonies at the Colorado Convention Center.

PHOTOS: MSU Denver's fall 2025 graduates cross the finish line

PHOTOS: MSU Denver's fall 2025 graduates cross the finish line

Photographers capture memorable moments as MSU Denver students earn their degrees and join the alumni community.

Photographers capture memorable moments as MSU Denver students earn their degrees and join the alumni community.

PHOTOS: Homecoming week brings alumni and energy to campus

PHOTOS: Homecoming week brings alumni and energy to campus

MSU Denver community members laced up their sneakers and fired up the grills for a festive celebration of the Roadrunner spirit.

MSU Denver community members laced up their sneakers and fired up the grills for a festive celebration of the Roadrunner spirit.

Opportunity rising

Opportunity rising

Sixty years ago, an upstart college offered an unprecedented value proposition. More than 112,000 graduates later, the promise of higher education in Colorado is stronger than ever.

Sixty years ago, an upstart college offered an unprecedented value proposition. More than 112,000 graduates later, the promise of higher education in Colorado is stronger than ever.

MSU Denver Volleyball captures NCAA Division II national championship

MSU Denver Volleyball captures NCAA Division II national championship

Roadrunners earn program’s first title in the sport with 3–1 win in national final.

Roadrunners earn program’s first title in the sport with 3–1 win in national final.

Six decades of slam-dunk success

Six decades of slam-dunk success

A look back at the Roadrunners’ unforgettable 2000 national basketball title and the new generation of teams chasing championship dreams.

A look back at the Roadrunners’ unforgettable 2000 national basketball title and the new generation of teams chasing championship dreams.

How women’s basketball went from an afterthought to the main attraction

How women’s basketball went from an afterthought to the main attraction

Legendary coach Tanya Haave explains the sport’s rapid rise in popularity and what’s next for fans and players.

Legendary coach Tanya Haave explains the sport’s rapid rise in popularity and what’s next for fans and players.

Shredding norms in skateboarding

Shredding norms in skateboarding

MSU Denver alumna Mary Sullivan empowers the women’s skate community in Colorado.

MSU Denver alumna Mary Sullivan empowers the women’s skate community in Colorado.

Students produce a rapid, less-invasive test for HPV

Students produce a rapid, less-invasive test for HPV

Long hours and persistence pay off with a landmark and potentially life-saving screening method for a virus linked to several cancers.

Long hours and persistence pay off with a landmark and potentially life-saving screening method for a virus linked to several cancers.

Student with autism brings new understanding to Anthropology

Student with autism brings new understanding to Anthropology

Guy Davis has turned setbacks into opportunity and paved the way for a more inclusive culture.

Guy Davis has turned setbacks into opportunity and paved the way for a more inclusive culture.

In Anne Yoncha’s class, students make dirty pictures

In Anne Yoncha’s class, students make dirty pictures

No, not that kind. Art and Music students turn soil data into artistic expression.

No, not that kind. Art and Music students turn soil data into artistic expression.

AirPods offer real-time AI translation. What does that mean for communication?

AirPods offer real-time AI translation. What does that mean for communication?

MSU Denver’s language expert explores how the latest tools are reshaping connection, learning and cultural understanding.

MSU Denver’s language expert explores how the latest tools are reshaping connection, learning and cultural understanding.

Student-brewed beer to benefit first responders

Student-brewed beer to benefit first responders

Lights and Sirens Lager is the product of a partnership between Restoration Ranch Colorado and the School of Hospitality.

Lights and Sirens Lager is the product of a partnership between Restoration Ranch Colorado and the School of Hospitality.

Investment in hospitality helps students turn their passion into careers

Investment in hospitality helps students turn their passion into careers

The Dimond Family Foundation’s most recent gift expands opportunities for paid internships, scholarships and workforce-ready training.

The Dimond Family Foundation’s most recent gift expands opportunities for paid internships, scholarships and workforce-ready training.

Distillery boom stirs up new careers

Distillery boom stirs up new careers

As demand for craft liquor grows, students get spirited away by innovative classes and opportunities.

As demand for craft liquor grows, students get spirited away by innovative classes and opportunities.

VIDEO: High hopes fuel MSU Denver student’s cannabis lounge on wheels

VIDEO: High hopes fuel MSU Denver student’s cannabis lounge on wheels

While earning a Cannabis Hospitality Specialist Certificate, Victoria Osler switched careers to create a more flexible life for her family.

While earning a Cannabis Hospitality Specialist Certificate, Victoria Osler switched careers to create a more flexible life for her family.

Couple’s dedication, devotion and long hours pay off in dual diplomas

Couple’s dedication, devotion and long hours pay off in dual diplomas

After two years of studying and supporting each other, this married couple are ready to collect their master’s degrees together.

After two years of studying and supporting each other, this married couple are ready to collect their master’s degrees together.

Future-proof: Construction boom hits Denver's downtown

Future-proof: Construction boom hits Denver's downtown

As multiple major building projects are announced, construction management students at MSU Denver are getting ready for action.

As multiple major building projects are announced, construction management students at MSU Denver are getting ready for action.

Eligible students leave millions of dollars in federal aid unclaimed

Eligible students leave millions of dollars in federal aid unclaimed

Filling out the simplified FAFSA form can go a long way toward making college affordable, as one MSU Denver student learned.

Filling out the simplified FAFSA form can go a long way toward making college affordable, as one MSU Denver student learned.

Steve Forbes to visit MSU Denver for talk on economics and policy

Steve Forbes to visit MSU Denver for talk on economics and policy

The discussion will address the future of economic freedom with a focus on tariffs, taxes and public policy.

The discussion will address the future of economic freedom with a focus on tariffs, taxes and public policy.

Students give sustainability in sports a real workout

Students give sustainability in sports a real workout

From NFL stadiums to local gyms, MSU Denver classes focus on multidisciplinary strategies to make athletics Earth-friendly.

From NFL stadiums to local gyms, MSU Denver classes focus on multidisciplinary strategies to make athletics Earth-friendly.

Geologist preserves the cold truth of Earth’s past

Geologist preserves the cold truth of Earth’s past

Inside the work of an MSU Denver graduate safeguarding ancient ice cores for the future of climate science.

Inside the work of an MSU Denver graduate safeguarding ancient ice cores for the future of climate science.

Colorado’s wet weather fuels West Nile virus risks

Colorado’s wet weather fuels West Nile virus risks

Heavy rain and balmy temperatures along the Front Range are boosting the disease-laden mosquito population.

Heavy rain and balmy temperatures along the Front Range are boosting the disease-laden mosquito population.

PHOTOS: Storm observation class a whirlwind experience for Meteorology students

PHOTOS: Storm observation class a whirlwind experience for Meteorology students

Future forecasters travel thousands of miles in roving lab to study behavior and impacts of severe weather.

Future forecasters travel thousands of miles in roving lab to study behavior and impacts of severe weather.

College students who are parents get a boost from FamilyU

College students who are parents get a boost from FamilyU

A new partnership with Generation Hope is changing campus culture to better serve students who are raising children.

A new partnership with Generation Hope is changing campus culture to better serve students who are raising children.

Colorado Teacher of the Year helps students reach their potential

Colorado Teacher of the Year helps students reach their potential

Janet Damon transforms lives through supportive, innovative education.

Janet Damon transforms lives through supportive, innovative education.

President’s Award recipient finds her calling in compassionate caregiving

President’s Award recipient finds her calling in compassionate caregiving

Personal challenges led Angie Petersen to a career in nursing and a life of purpose.

Personal challenges led Angie Petersen to a career in nursing and a life of purpose.

Hailey Glass rewrites the book on student leadership

Hailey Glass rewrites the book on student leadership

Provost’s Award recipient juggles full-time work, a rigorous major and grassroots service to prove that small acts can create big change.

Provost’s Award recipient juggles full-time work, a rigorous major and grassroots service to prove that small acts can create big change.

Protesting is an American tradition. But the results vary widely

Protesting is an American tradition. But the results vary widely

A strong, consistent message and ongoing effort can help demonstrators’ cause, a History professor says.

A strong, consistent message and ongoing effort can help demonstrators’ cause, a History professor says.

Can the SBA handle student loans? Trump thinks so

Can the SBA handle student loans? Trump thinks so

Experts question how the aid relied on by millions will be administered under the Small Business Administration.

Experts question how the aid relied on by millions will be administered under the Small Business Administration.

Why democracy needs peaceful power transfers to survive

Why democracy needs peaceful power transfers to survive

When leaders don’t bow out willingly, it erodes trust and puts citizens at risk.

When leaders don’t bow out willingly, it erodes trust and puts citizens at risk.

Did the presidential polls really get it wrong?

Did the presidential polls really get it wrong?

Many headlines say pollsters missed the mark (again), but the truth is far more complicated.

Many headlines say pollsters missed the mark (again), but the truth is far more complicated.

19-year-old graduate charts a course toward a career in air-traffic control

19-year-old graduate charts a course toward a career in air-traffic control

Determination, dedication and concurrent enrollment help Adelaide Britton rocket ahead to an Aviation degree.

Determination, dedication and concurrent enrollment help Adelaide Britton rocket ahead to an Aviation degree.

New Aerospace Missions program to lift off this fall

New Aerospace Missions program to lift off this fall

The countdown has begun to a new degree that will see more MSU Denver students joining the space race.

The countdown has begun to a new degree that will see more MSU Denver students joining the space race.

Fear is flying high

Fear is flying high

As a series of crashes ratchets up air-travel anxiety, a Psychology professor explains why so many people are scared and offers tips for bringing that nervousness back down to earth.

As a series of crashes ratchets up air-travel anxiety, a Psychology professor explains why so many people are scared and offers tips for bringing that nervousness back down to earth.

How close are we to reaching the Red Planet?

How close are we to reaching the Red Planet?

A Physics professor explains why a Mars landing is still decades away.

A Physics professor explains why a Mars landing is still decades away.

The secret to unlocking happiness

The secret to unlocking happiness

An MSU Denver Psychology professor says you don’t have to move to Finland to find your bliss. Just look around you.

An MSU Denver Psychology professor says you don’t have to move to Finland to find your bliss. Just look around you.

How to get found if you’re lost or injured while hiking

How to get found if you’re lost or injured while hiking

The wide-open spaces of Colorado are unbeatable — unless you happen to wander off the beaten path.

The wide-open spaces of Colorado are unbeatable — unless you happen to wander off the beaten path.

Why our New Year’s resolutions fail

Why our New Year’s resolutions fail

Easy to make and almost impossible to keep. A psychologist explains why we struggle with this popular tradition.

Easy to make and almost impossible to keep. A psychologist explains why we struggle with this popular tradition.

Young snowboard CEO hits new peaks

Young snowboard CEO hits new peaks

Quinn Aiello fills a gap in the winter-sport market with his bespoke designs for powder surfers.

Quinn Aiello fills a gap in the winter-sport market with his bespoke designs for powder surfers.

Beware of these 12 holiday scams

Beware of these 12 holiday scams

Don’t give the hackers a gift! Our expert outlines the top dodges to look out for during the season.

Don’t give the hackers a gift! Our expert outlines the top dodges to look out for during the season.

How to win against the hackers

How to win against the hackers

During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, our expert outlines how to stay digitally secure and what to do if your data is compromised.

During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, our expert outlines how to stay digitally secure and what to do if your data is compromised.

Cyber students help protect civic institutions vulnerable to hackers

Cyber students help protect civic institutions vulnerable to hackers

MSU Denver’s PISCES program provides cybersecurity monitoring for organizations throughout Colorado and gives students real-world experience in the process.

MSU Denver’s PISCES program provides cybersecurity monitoring for organizations throughout Colorado and gives students real-world experience in the process.

Should you be worried about TikTok?

Should you be worried about TikTok?

As talks about the app’s security risks continue, this Computer Sciences professor has advice on how to protect your privacy.

As talks about the app’s security risks continue, this Computer Sciences professor has advice on how to protect your privacy.