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…
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‘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…
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…
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,…
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…
Civil Engineering student builds her career from the ground up
Claudia Carrillo has concrete and rebar in her blood. That’s not a medical emergency, but a career calling that spans a generation. “My dad works in construction. He’s…
College textbook costs move from campus to the Capitol
When Mallory Reiswig took a seat at the Colorado State Capitol to testify in support of House Bill 26-1016, she…
MSU Denver students break with spring break tradition
For most students, spring break is a time to cut loose, relax and have fun. But for those looking for…
MBA students partner with Rowdy’s Corner to strengthen campus food access
Graduate students in the Master of Business Administration program at Metropolitan State University of Denver are tackling food insecurity —…
MSU Denver’s president doesn’t just defend free speech. She teaches it
On the first day of class, David Fine, J.D., asks his students a question that, just a few years ago,…