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…
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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…
DIA to create underground walkways from the terminal to concourses
Denver International Airport is planning to give travelers a new way to reach their gates — and experts say the…
What you need to know about ticks as the weather heats up
They’re tiny, almost invisible. But that doesn’t mean ticks are harmless. In fact, when certain types of the little bloodsuckers…
‘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…
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…
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…
In Anne Yoncha’s class, students make dirty pictures
Last fall, Yoncha, a Metropolitan State University of Denver associate professor of Art, presented 17 advanced painting students with canvases…
Future-proof: Computer Science majors learn to collaborate with AI
Editor’s note: Throughout the 2025-26 academic year, RED’s Future-proof series will focus on the critical role public universities play in…