‘Eye-opening’ learning experiences lead to real-world impact

When Miah Edwards signed up for a Fundamentals of Public Relations class, the Public Relations major wasn’t expecting to learn…

How to get the most out of GLP-1s

When drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy burst into the national spotlight, they transformed the conversation around obesity and weight…

Call Me MiSTER alumnus inspires the next generation

This story appears in the spring 2026 issue of MSU Denver Magazine. Jordan Puch — or “Mister P,” as his third grade…

What you need to know about ticks as the weather heats up

They’re tiny, almost invisible. But that doesn’t mean ticks are harmless. In fact, when certain types of the little bloodsuckers…

Education student aims to give back to the high school that shaped her

For Ariana Rabinovich, going to school was sometimes awful, even traumatic, until she found a home, and an inspiring teacher,…

Identical twins graduate side by side with accounting degrees

Whether they’re sitting in an accounting class, showing a home to potential buyers or picking up graduation gowns, Polina and…

President’s Award recipient makes the case for persistence and determination

If you’re causing trouble or trampling people’s civil rights, Ashley Torrez will see you in court. Not for a few…

Serving those who’ve served time

This story appears in the spring 2026 issue of MSU Denver Magazine. When Adam Nakamura first enrolled in classes at…

MSU Denver clinic hopes to reshape early adolescent literacy in Colorado

Twice a week, Genevieve Barnhart drives nearly an hour each way so her son Ned can receive tutoring at the…

Water Fellows chart course toward change and future careers

Connie Cox became interested in water because she grew up without it on South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Reservation. For Dominique…

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