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Nov 20, 2025

Nov 13, 2025

CU Denver’s Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration (BAPA) program empowers students to create meaningful change in their communities. Whether advocating for social justice, managing nonprofit organizations, or working in government, graduates are equipped to lead with purpose.

Nov 3, 2025

Luke Gorka, a student pursuing a master’s degree in Public Administration at CU Denver’s School of Public Affairs, is proving that flexibility and connection can go hand-in-hand. Balancing a full-time nonprofit job and an active lifestyle, Gorka credits SPA’s hybrid learning model—offering both online and in-person options—for helping him stay on track academically while remaining engaged with faculty and classmates.

Oct 24, 2025 by Laura McHugh

PhD candidate Hope Yohn’s short film Bright Future, which explores the ripple effects of sexual assault trauma, has been selected for the Austin Film Festival, showcasing her creative and academic contributions to the School of Public Affairs.

Jun 27, 2025 by Dee Dee Flynn

The University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of Distinguished Professor Chris Weible, PhD as Interim Dean, effective July 1, 2025.

Jun 16, 2025 by Nora Scanlon

In this School of Public Affairs interview, recent graduate and transfer student Jan Arismendy Valderrama '25 shares his journey from Caracas, Venezuela, to CU Denver, where he pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Law Enforcement and a minor in Public Administration. He discusses how his background in law enforcement, passion for public service, and drive for leadership in policy reform led him to CU Denver, and how faculty support and flexible programming helped him thrive. He also reflects on favorite professors, landing a full-time role with the CU Boulder Police Department, and advice for future students navigating nontraditional academic paths.