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Dec 4, 2025

Jaylyn Sherrod has two major priorities in life: learning and basketball. And she puts the work in to excel at both. They 24-year-old is graduating from CU Denver with her second master’s degree this December, while also playing for the Minnesota Lynx in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).

Nov 25, 2025

Juan Salinas survived a collapsed lung as a toddler thanks to a Flight for Life pilot’s quick action, an experience that inspired his passion for emergency preparedness. Today, as Safe Schools program manager for Katy ISD, he credits his CU Denver master’s degree for equipping him to lead crisis response with confidence.

Nov 20, 2025

Tanya Heikkila, PhD, longtime public policy leader and SPA professor, has been named a 2025 National Academy of Public Administration fellow.”

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.