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…
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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,…
Students produce a rapid, less-invasive test for HPV
Zoe Ward has known pretty much since she started winning first place in elementary school science fairs that she wanted…
Diagnosed with terminal cancer, Nursing grad overcomes the odds
Jimena Malta Zuniga started at Metropolitan State University of Denver in fall of 2020, in the middle of the Covid-19…
‘Buy now’ is easy, but many struggle with ‘pay later’
A few years ago, Tiffany Nguyen was a student with her first part-time job, earning her first paychecks and making…
Couple’s dedication, devotion and long hours pay off in dual diplomas
When Justin Garza and Zachariah Ruff walk across the stage to receive their respective master’s degrees at the Colorado Convention…