Five surprising facts you probably didn’t know about Colorado history
Colorado marks its 150th anniversary Aug. 1, with celebrations taking place across the state. But according to Derek Everett, Ph.D.,…
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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…
Denver music festival summer survival guide
Denver is anticipating a busy summer of festivals and outdoor concerts this year, including numerous free events. Lincoln Davie, associate…
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…
7 things to know about moving to Denver
Colorado continues to rank among the fastest-growing states in the country. Each year, the state’s booming job market, outdoor lifestyle…
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…
Future-proof: Entrepreneurs are transforming the workplace
Editor’s note: Throughout the 2025–26 academic year, RED’s Future-proof series will focus on the critical role public universities play in…
Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Jennifer Higdon to visit MSU Denver
When audiences attend a classical concert, they rarely get to meet the composer. This month, MSU Denver students and the…
The best of RED 2025
Metropolitan State University of Denver celebrated its 60th anniversary with a bang this year, hitting milestone after milestone with an…
Hospitality students serve up Christkindlmarket history
There’s a lot to celebrate about Denver’s storied Christkindlmarket this year — a roomy new location on the Auraria Campus, the market’s 25th anniversary, the new Western Carousel, and, of course,…