He was told he might never walk again. Now Auston Duncan holds a world record

Five years ago, Auston Duncan lay in a hospital bed unable to move his legs. This spring, he finished a…

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…

AI is changing the rules of career readiness

Artificial intelligence is changing what it means to be workforce ready. Healthcare, finance, manufacturing, education, journalism and marketing are all…

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…

Industrial Design grad lands on his feet at Coach

Before his sneakers appeared in a Manhattan Coach showroom, Weldon Henderson had already been a tattoo artist, backpacker, rock climber…

7 things to know about federal financial aid changes

New federal rules are reshaping how students and families pay for higher education ‒ especially those who rely on federal…

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…

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…

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