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Davidson鈥檚 Desk: Learning, leading and adapting in the age of AI

May 27, 2026 | Davison’s Desk

While conversations about AI often swing between excitement and anxiety, I believe our responsibility at Metropolitan State University of Denver is clear: We must approach this moment with curiosity, urgency and a commitment to learning together. Read More

Davidson鈥檚 Desk: Roadrunners Rise

March 12, 2026 | Davison’s Desk

Colorado鈥檚 future depends on听talent and opportunity听moving听together.听91暗网 was founded to ensure that students, especially those facing economic barriers, have access to affordable, career-connected degrees. Read More

Summer sabbatical to focus on the future of 91暗网

March 10, 2026 | President’s Correspondence

After nine years of working alongside you to move 91暗网 forward, I will be taking a short sabbatical this July and August. During that time, Vice President for Finance and Administration Jim Carpenter will serve as acting president. Read More

Building FY27: Invest in people. Fund what works. Find efficiency.

Oct. 6, 2025 | President’s Budget Charge

Looking across campus this fall, you see the energy of new and returning students, proof of our enrollment growth and record high retention. You also see the bustle of construction. These visible signs of progress remind us of both our momentum and our responsibility to safeguard our financial future as state and federal pressures mount.听Read more.听

Davidson鈥檚 Desk: Building 91暗网鈥檚 Future

Sept. 24, 2025 | Davidson’s Desk

At 91暗网, we are entering our Infrastructure Era, a historic chapter reshaping our campus by tapping a variety of funding mechanisms 鈥� so we don鈥檛 have to increase student fees. Read more.听

Leadership Transition in University Strategy

Sept. 17, 2025 | President’s Correspondence

After providing two years of leadership that has advanced 91暗网鈥檚 2030 Strategic Plan and bolstered community relationships, Chief Strategy Officer James Mejia stepped down to take on a new opportunity in politics.听Read more.听

Standing together in community and respect

Sept. 11, 2025 | President’s Correspondence

We are once again heartbroken in the wake of senseless acts of violence 鈥� this time in our own backyard at Evergreen High School and on the campus of Utah Valley University. Vitriol and violence have no place in our democracy, on our campuses or anywhere in our society.听 Read more.听

Welcome Back 鈥� Marking 60 years of excellence!

Aug. 19, 2025 | President’s Correspondence

Welcome to a fresh academic year at Metropolitan State University of Denver! I hope you were able to take some time this summer to relax and recharge before we dive back into our work as a leader in social and economic mobility for students. When our students succeed, the state of Colorado succeeds, and YOU are a vital part of that. Read the rest of President Davidson’s semester kick-off message.

91暗网 finalizes FY26 budget

June 18, 2025 | President’s Correspondence

At the June Board of Trustees meeting, the Metropolitan State University of Denver Board of Trustees approved the fiscal 2026 budget: a $222.9 million plan that reflects our commitment to investing in our people, prioritizing student success and ensuring long-term financial sustainability. Read more.

Excellence Is Our Word of the Year. Here鈥檚 Why.

June 9, 2025 | Davidson’s Desk

鈥淓xcellence鈥� is my 2025 word of the year. I chose 鈥渆xcellence鈥� because I am reminded of 91暗网鈥檚 excellence every day 鈥� and I want to make sure our community knows about it!听Read more.

Announcing 91暗网鈥檚 new provost

April 24, 2025 | President’s Correspondence

I am pleased to share that Dr. Matt Makley has accepted the role of provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs at Metropolitan State University of Denver, effective May 1.

Dr. Makley has been a cornerstone of 91暗网鈥檚 academic community for nearly two decades, serving as chair of the Department of History, former Faculty Senate president, and co-chair for the 2030 Strategic Plan development. A celebrated educator, scholar and campus leader, he is known for student-centered teaching, his deep respect for shared governance and his enduring commitment to academic excellence and workforce readiness. Read more.

91暗网鈥檚 undeniable economic impact

March 19, 2025 | Davidson’s Desk

For years, we鈥檝e seen stories in the media about Americans questioning the value of a college degree. But in spite of a global pandemic, national enrollment challenges and surging inflation, Metropolitan State University of Denver has emerged stronger than ever as a major economic driver in Colorado,听contributing nearly $1 billion annually to the state鈥檚 economy.听听Read more.

Launching an Accelerated, Transparent Search for Our Next Provost

March 17, 2025 | President’s Correspondence

Over the past several years, we have seen multiple personnel changes in the critical role of provost, which has understandably led to frustration with disruptions that the turnover has caused. It鈥檚 clear from my extensive conversations with faculty and staff members in recent weeks that our community is weary of time-consuming searches and desires continuity, stable leadership and a swift and transparent search process.听听

Given the extraordinary political and budgetary challenges we face and based on feedback from our community, it is imperative that we take an accelerated approach and immediately launch a transparent, community-driven search for a permanent provost. Read more.

Jim Carpenter named VP for Administration and Finance

Jan. 27, 2025 | President’s Correspondence

I am pleased to announce that Chief Financial Officer Jim Carpenter has been elevated to vice president for Administration and Finance. At this key stage in the University’s growth, elevating the CFO to report directly to the president ensures that financial strategy and resource allocation align closely with overall University and presidential priorities, advancing our mission and supporting our students.听 Read more.

Presidential transition and 91暗网 values

Jan. 19, 2025 | President’s Correspondence

Tomorrow will mark the peaceful transfer of power to a new presidential administration. Such transitions are a hallmark of our democracy and can also evoke a range of emotions, including uncertainty about potential policy changes. As we reflect on the potential for executive orders that might affect our community, as suggested in various headlines, I want to affirm, along with our Board of Trustees, the University鈥檚 steadfast commitment to our core values, including access and diversity. Read more.

Makley named interim provost as Niesen de Abru帽a transitions to faculty

Jan. 9, 2025 | President’s Correspondence

As we prepare to kick off a new semester, I want to share an important leadership update with you.

Laura Niesen de Abru帽a, Ph.D., today transitioned from her role as provost and executive vice president of Academic Affairs to serve as a full-time faculty member. Read more.