He was told he might never walk again. Now Auston Duncan could hold a world record
Five years ago, Auston Duncan lay in a hospital bed unable to move his legs. This spring, he finished a…
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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…
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…
‘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…
6 places where local soccer fans can keep their eyes on the ball
With the United States, Mexico and Canada co-hosting 48 teams in the world’s biggest sporting event, fans in Denver, like…
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,…
‘Snake whisperer’ strikes back at negative stereotypes
Most afternoons, you’ll find Claire Tiemann at Bear Creek Greenbelt Park in Lakewood. But the Biology student won’t be mountain…
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…
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…