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News

Feb 5, 2026 by Laura McHugh

Allegra H. Fullerton, a senior researcher at the Center for Policy and Democracy in the University of Colorado Denver’s School of Public Affairs, is making a notable impact on the study of policy processes, emotions, and collective action as she nears completion of her PhD in Public Affairs.

Feb 5, 2026 by Laura McHugh

The University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs (SPA) is once again being recognized as a national leader in online graduate education. In the newly released 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings, CU Denver’s online Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ), housed within the School of Public Affairs, earned the No. 21 spot out of 99 programs nationwide.

Feb 2, 2026 by Laura McHugh

SPA proudly joined civic, business, and community leaders on January 22 to honor the recipients of the Colorado Governor’s Citizenship Medals, the state’s highest recognition for civic leadership and service.

Jan 29, 2026 by Laura McHugh

On December 5, the University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs hosted a timely First Friday event examining how Colorado is addressing the growing challenges of climate‑driven disasters and the complex road to housing recovery.

Jan 15, 2026 by Laura McHugh

Julia Cummings, a PhD graduate and lecturer at the School of Public Affairs, was celebrated for her research on how policy narratives and imagery influence public opinion and civic engagement, alongside her impactful contributions to strategic communication and public leadership education.

Jan 13, 2026 by Laura McHugh

The School of Public Affairs (SPA) will actively participate in the 2026 Conference on Policy Process Research (COPPR), held January 21–23, 2026, at the University of Bern, Switzerland, with a pre-conference workshop on January 20 co-led by SPA.