The MSU Denver Champions program is the official grassroots advocacy network of Metropolitan State U
MSU Denver Champions individually and collectively serve as advocates to inform and influence public perceptions and public policy decisions that impact the University. MSU Denver Champions are a network of advocates - including students, faculty, staff, alumni and community leaders - who create a strong, collective voice on behalf of MSU Denver.
07/07/2022
MSU Denver Monthly PridePoint This month, we recognize the 10th Anniversary (June 15, 2012) of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in the U.S. and the more than 330 DACA recipients who studied at Metropolitan State University of Denver last year on their journey to earn a degree.
06/27/2022
Here’s how the federal financial-aid program continues to make college more accessible to thousands of Coloradans and why advocates say it’s time to expand it.
The Pell Grant turns 50 - MSU Denver RED How Pell Grants continue to make college more accessible to thousands of Coloradans and why advocates say it’s time to expand it.
Leverage your creative voice!!! What should MSU Denver's 2022 Homecoming be?
05/16/2022
What happened this legislative session?
Join Us!
30-minute MSU Denver Legislative Wrap-Up
Friday, May 20, 11-11:30 a.m.
w/ guest President Janine Davidson
How did MSU Denver fare at the Capitol? | Leg Wrap-Up, May 20 What did MSU Denver secure in funding? How is the funding helping students? What can students expect in tuition? Challenges and opportunities this year and next legislative session.
05/03/2022
Hear firsthand what happened this legislative session for MSU Denver. Join us for a free hybrid 30-Min Legislative Wrap-Up, May 20.
05/03/2022
Congrats on a successful advocacy effort by Metropolitan State University of Denver student group Blacxera and the MSU Denver Champions who testified and contacted lawmakers encouraging them to support making Juneteenth an official state holiday. The Bill was signed into law yesterday! Good work everyone. At MSU Denver, we are proud of our diverse student population, and we stand with our students in calling for the freedom, achievement and history of the Black community to be celebrated. MSU Denver TSAC Leslie Herod James Rashad Coleman State Senator Janet Buckner
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04/28/2022
Gov. Polis signed the state's budget for next fiscal year that has important investments in higher education and access colleges like, MSU Denver. Thank you to the Joint Budget Committee for their support of access, equity and opportunity for Colorado college students. “This year’s budget responds to urgent needs in Colorado and responsibly invests our precious state resources to boost our economy, save people money, improve our air quality, and prepare our students for success,” said JBC Member Rep. Leslie Herod, D-Denver. “I’m especially proud of our efforts to close health equity gaps, improve education outcomes for at-risk students and fund critical investments in higher education campuses in communities all across our state.” Rep. Herod also said to the Colorado Sun, “We’re proud to be able to continue our work around equity, to increase more funding for our access institutions like (Metropolitan State University of Denver) to ensure that funding gets to those who really need it,” she said.
MSU Denver Legislative Update | Good News! ADVOCACY MSU Denver continued its work from last year to make the case for the state to invest more in programs and services supporting underserved student populations in the state. MSU Denver proudly educates a significant number of students of color, first-generation students and Pell-eligible Co...
04/15/2022
Want to know what is going on with state funds for MSU Denver...Zoom-in at 12 p.m. today for a 20-minute briefing here https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kdu6gqzkvGNQbHfAIXlExA1cX8eS7AJ9I
04/05/2022
Wed, Apr. 6 CO House Education Committee will hear testimony and vote on HB1155 which will make important revisions to the ASSET bill to ensure ALL Colorado students are eligible to receive in-state tuition.
Please encourage committee members to vote yes on HB 1155.
Take Action | Ask House Education Committee to Vote YES on HB1155 Securing In-State Tuition for ALL CO High School Grads On Wednesday, April 6 the Colorado House Education Committee will vote on HB22-1155, which will make important revisions to the ASSET bill to ensure ALL Colorado students are eligible to receive in-state tuition.
03/22/2022
Why MSU Denver supports HB22-1155:
-MSU Denver educates the largest number of ASSET students in the state.
-We were proud advocates for the original ASSET legislation in 2013 and this bill will ensure even more Coloradans will be able to access higher education at in-state tuition rates.
-We are deeply committed to supporting all Coloradans, regardless of citizenship status, interested in pursuing postsecondary education.
-As a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, we invest in proven services that support students as they achieve their academic goals and prepare for their careers.
-MSU Denver also believes there is an economic return on investment in higher education. When the state invests in supporting more Coloradans in obtaining credentials, the state gains a more educated workforce and builds a society that is more civically engaged.
