Roadrunner joins the Cincinnati Reds
On June 23, Julian Garcia made personal, and Metropolitan State University of Denver, history when he stepped on the mound…
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Industrial Design grad lands on his feet at Coach
Before his sneakers appeared in a Manhattan Coach showroom, Weldon Henderson had already been a tattoo artist, backpacker, rock climber…
Future-proof: Why demand for data science is on the rise
Editor’s note: Throughout the 2025–26 academic year, RED’s Future-proof series will focus on the critical role public universities play in…
These goodr shades come with a side of MSU Denver pride
Stephen Lease, who built a performance eyewear empire on the foundation of a Metropolitan State University of Denver degree in…
Colorado’s first Indigenous poet laureate hopes to teach and hear untold stories
When the call came offering him widespread fame, a place in Colorado history and a chance to make his voice…
Why college athletes win at work
Only a tiny percentage of student-athletes go on to compete at a professional level. But for many, the winning streak…
Guest directors give future performers a leg up
When it comes to landing roles in musicals, the odds are discouraging, to say the least. The process is often…
Six decades of slam-dunk success
This story appears in the fall 2025 issue of MSU Denver Magazine. Roadrunners fans have witnessed a lot of special sports moments…
Volunteer EMT earns Nursing degree and President’s Award
What happens after a 911 call concludes? As an EMT and 911 volunteer with experience in wilderness rescues, Samuel Lynch…
Award-winning student finds acceptance and support as an immigrant
As Meidi Reyes pondered what to do after high school, she wondered where she belonged. Born in Mexico, she’d been…