Alumni couple from Metropolitan State College’s first two graduating classes share their story
This story appears in the fall 2025 issue of MSU Denver Magazine. He was a reluctant student who had to be…
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Eligible students leave millions of dollars in federal aid unclaimed
At her high school, nobody talked to Taylor Truman about filling out a FAFSA — the application for federal student…
Opportunity rising
This story appears in the fall 2025 issue of MSU Denver Magazine. When Metropolitan State College opened its doors in…
Investment in hospitality helps students turn their passion into careers
During her senior year at Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2014, Tristin Lawrence found herself at the precipice of…
MSU Denver celebrates groundbreaking for its first residence hall
Metropolitan State University of Denver embarked on a new era Wednesday, as University leaders, students and staff gathered to celebrate…
New mural tells Denver’s westside story
If you drive along Kalamath Street in Denver’s historic Santa Fe Art District, you’ll see buildings adorned with colorful murals….
Frank Day, champion of hospitality and health care education, dies at 93
Frank Day, a pioneering Colorado restaurateur whose generous support of Metropolitan State University of Denver will help shape the state’s…
College students who are parents get a boost from FamilyU
If you ask Mariyah Younger what she’s most proud of, she’ll tell you it’s her three children and her journey…
Colorado’s first Mariachi degree is shaped by student experiences
For Javier Becerril, mariachi is more than just a genre of music; it’s a tradition that has shaped his identity…
MSU Denver’s first student-housing building promises to transform campus life
In a major milestone for a University historically focused on serving commuter students, Metropolitan State University of Denver is marking…