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In collaboration with the Department of Chicana/o Studies and the 1 Book / 1 Project / 2 Transform Program, the MSU Denver community joined together around We Will Be Jaguars: A Memoir of My People by Nemonte Nenquimo and Mitch Anderson—a powerful story of resistance, identity, and environmental justice in the Amazon.

These events ensures the celebration of Indigenous voices and global movements for environmental and social transformation.

📸 Photos by Joshua Geurink & Alyson McClaran

These are 7 things you should know about coming federal financial aid changes:

1️⃣ MSU Denver programs are built with affordability in mind
2️⃣ Your loan amount may depend on how many credits you take
3️⃣ “New” vs. “current” borrower status will shape your options
4️⃣ Graduate borrowing is expected to become more limited
5️⃣ Enrollment changes can impact your aid
6️⃣ Parent and alternative loans may play a larger role
7️⃣ These changes start in 2026, and guidance is still evolving

🔗 Learn more about what this could mean for you:

7 things to know about coming federal financial-aid changes - MSU Denver RED How much money students can borrow to pay for their college degree is changing — and not always in their favor.

Middle and high school students from across the Denver metro area got a first-hand experience into MSU Denver's flight simulators ⬇️

This Tuskegee Airmen-sponsored Mile High Flight Program works to increase youth understanding of aviation and aerospace industries. Students also got to meet pilot James H. Harvey III, one of the original Tuskegee airmen.

📸 Photos by Joshua Geurink

Great news! 🎉 For the 12th year in a row, MSU Denver is proud to earn the Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Award.

This award honors colleges and universities that exhibit a sustained and comprehensive commitment to academic excellence, student and employee recruitment and retention, and community-building that ensures belonging and success for all.

We're proud of our commitment to ensuring a welcoming environment where our students can thrive

‘Snake whisperer’ strikes back at negative stereotypes. Read about it ⬇️

Happy Pride Month, Roadrunners! 🌈✨

At MSU Denver, we are committed to fostering a campus where LGBTQ+ students feel supported and empowered. Find your community with these resources:

🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ Student Resource Center – A welcoming space for connection and community. They also offer over 2,000 books and films covering LGBTQ+ topics.

🏳️‍🌈 Gender Institute for Teaching and Advocacy (GITA) – Offers student advocacy and academic pathways through Gender, Women, and Sexualities Studies. (Due to construction, GITA services will be remote during the summer).

🏳️‍🌈 Health Center at Auraria – Provides gender-affirming care, hormone treatments, and mental health services.

🏳️‍🌈 Speech-Language Clinic – Offers FREE gender-affirming voice therapy sessions on campus.

Interested in LGBTQ+ topics in the classroom? Discover courses like:

❤️ GWS 1200: Sexuality, Race, and Power
🧡 GWS 1550: Introduction to Transgender Studies
💛 GWS 2200: Feminist and Q***r Research Methods
💚 GWS 3280: Q***r Theory
💙 GWS 4750: Feminist Research and Activism

These courses can also count toward MSU Denver's Sexualities Studies Minor!

During June, and every month, we are proud to support our LGBTQ+ community 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈✨