6 questions with Theodore DeWeese, Distinguished Alumni of the Year
This story appears in the spring 2026 issue of MSU Denver Magazine. For most college students, General Studies courses are the classes…
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Mastering the art of event management
Nicolas Escobedo might be the last person anyone would expect to go back to school to earn a master’s degree….
Playhouses invite kids and adults to embrace imagination
This story appears in the spring 2026 issue of MSU Denver Magazine. The whimsical, shire-esque structures Rudi Monterroso builds are straight out…
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…
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…