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…

Future-proof: Pilots will still soar in an AI-assisted world

Editor’s note: Throughout the 2025–26 academic year, RED’s Future-proof series will focus on the critical role public universities play in…

Why college athletes win at work

Only a tiny percentage of student-athletes go on to compete at a professional level. But for many, the winning streak…

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