Metropolitan State University of Denver

This weekend, we were honored to join the Denver Juneteenth Parade for the first time thanks to TheDrop303.

Rowdy walked alongside our Alumni, MiSTERS & vibrant community in Five Points, Denver’s historic Black neighborhood, celebrating culture, history, resilience and joy.

Thank you to everyone who came out and made our first Juneteenth Parade one to remember. ❤️💙

Photos: Branden Whitfield

This Juneteenth, we celebrate the stories, leaders and legacies that continue to shape our communities.

MSU Denver alumna Fathima Dickerson has spent her life preserving a piece of Denver’s history through Welton Street Cafe, one of Five Points’ oldest remaining Black-owned businesses. Through food, culture and care, she continues a legacy of resilience and community.

Read the story of the “Queen of Five Points” and her mission to ensure future generations can still find a place that feels like home.

Read her story here: https://red.msudenver.edu/2024/queen-of-five-points-brings-comfort-and-care-to-a-community-in-flux/

Fun fact: You can catch Fathima at the Juneteenth parade tomorrow.

Photo: Alyson McClaran

Long days. Great music. Unforgettable memories 🎵

Colorado’s summer festival season is here, and a little preparation can go a long way. From staying hydrated to protecting your hearing and skin, an MSU Denver expert shares the essentials for enjoying every set safely.

Check out the guide: https://bit.ly/4ohk5S8

Roadrunners, it’s time to level up your game-day style 😎

Introducing the official MSU Denver goodr sunglasses featuring red and blue frames, a custom Roadrunners pattern, reflective blue lenses, and exclusive packaging.

Whether you're on campus, exploring Colorado, or cheering on your fellow Roadrunners, you can bring a little extra Rowdy with you.

Get yours today here: https://bit.ly/4efANOB

And locally at:
Runners Roost Fort Collins 📍
3500 S College Ave, Suite 178, Fort Collins, CO 80525

Hang Em High Discs 📍
6377 High Drive, Morrison, CO 80465

Photos: Amanda Schwengel

Celebrate Pride with MSU Denver at Denver PrideFest! 🏳️‍🌈

All of current and future Roadrunners and community are invited to visit us on Sunday, June 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Find MSU Denver at Booth 46 on 16th Street near the Latin Stage. Stop by to learn more about our LGBTQ+ initiatives, connect with the Roadrunner community, and grab a free MSU Denver Pride t-shirt in red, navy, or gray while supplies last.

We can't wait to celebrate with you! Learn more about this months Denver Pride events here: https://bit.ly/4owO3li

Photos: Josh Guerink

The final beam is in place. 🏗️ 🪵

MSU Denver and PCL Construction celebrated the topping out of Summit House, a major milestone for a project that will provide housing for more than 500 students and a new MSU Denver Classroom to Career Hub.

Thank you to the hundreds of people helping bring this vision to life. We can't wait for Fall 2027. ❤️💙

Learn more about The Summit House here: https://www.msudenver.edu/housing/

Photos: Amanda Schwengel

What a night! 🎉

We came together to celebrate two incredible milestones: the successful completion of the Roadrunners Rise Campaign and 60 years of MSU Denver changing lives through education.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, alumni, community partners and supporters, we've surpassed our $100 million fundraising goal and strengthened opportunities for current and future Roadrunners.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the people, stories and impact that have defined the last 60 years — and the bright future ahead.

Here's to the next generation of Roadrunners rising.

Meet Jordan Puch — better known to his students as "Mister P."

After graduating from MSU Denver's inaugural Call Me MiSTER program in 2024, he's now inspiring the next generation as a third grade teacher in Denver.

"I want to be the teacher I needed when I was a child."

Through leadership, mentorship and a commitment to his students, Puch is showing the lasting impact educators can have both inside and outside the classroom.

Read more about his journey: https://bit.ly/43BRiy2

Photos: Alyson McClaran

The future belongs to people who can turn data into decisions. 📊

MSU Denver’s new Master of Science in Business Intelligence is preparing students for high-demand careers where data, strategy and AI work hand in hand.

For alum MacKenzie Campbell, the degree opened doors to a career built on creativity, problem-solving and innovation.

“Getting a degree in such a sought-after field gave me the right skills to solve hard problems using creativity and technology every day,” said alum MacKenzie Campbell.

Photos: Alyson McClaran