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Sep 4, 2026 by Laura McHugh

The University of Colorado Denver's School of Public Affairs (SPA) has launched a national search for its next dean, seeking a visionary and collaborative leader to guide the school's continued growth and national impact.

Aug 31, 2026

For Nayzeth Landa, Early Success Academic Advisor in the School of Public Affairs, CU Denver became more than a place to earn a degree. As a first-generation student, she found mentors, opportunities and a community that helped her discover a passion for supporting others.

Aug 27, 2026

Carla Gutierrez, BA ’27, was content in her job as a dental assistant and her life in Denver, where she was born and raised. But as the country’s political landscape continued to change, something inside her stirred. She knew she had to find a way to make a difference, so she went back to school. At CU Denver, she found her voice.

Aug 13, 2026

CU Denver student and Student Government Association (SGA) President Carla Gutierrez, BA ’27, has been admitted to the Front Range Consortium’s prestigious National Security Scholars Program.

Aug 4, 2026

Every semester, each school and college publishes a Dean’s List honoring students who demonstrate high scholastic achievement. CU Denver uses a fixed criterion across all schools and colleges for determining eligibility for the Dean’s List. This policy applies to undergraduate students. For fall and spring semesters, students must successfully complete nine graded hours in the semester. In the summer semester, students must complete six graded hours. This is the complete list of students included in the spring 2026 Dean’s List.

Jun 1, 2026

Sheila Huss completed the year-long Women’s Leadership Program As part of the program, each of the participants researched on a topic to enhance institutional success. Sheila focused her presentation on a Student Caregiver Support Initiative, aimed at improved student well-being, better academic performance, higher retention and graduation rates, and shorter times to graduation. She identified centralizing resources for students supports, training faculty and staff, and rolling out the initiative based on a needs assessment and pilot projects.