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,…
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‘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…
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…
These goodr shades come with a side of MSU Denver pride
Stephen Lease, who built a performance eyewear empire on the foundation of a Metropolitan State University of Denver degree in…
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…
Inclusive learning empowers students with intellectual disabilities
Ryan Evans’ cupcakes rose up high and tall — no small feat for a novice baker at Denver’s altitude. But…
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…
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…
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…