Apr 6, 2020 by Dr. Sheila Huss

The members of the Colorado Parole Board were the featured presenters at the School of Public Affairs’ Criminal Justice Series event on February 25. The board provided an overview of the parole system, their responsibilities as parole board members and the type of experience that is essential for serving on the board. Here are some highlights from their presentation.

Apr 6, 2020

As program directors in the School of Public Affairs, we come alongside you, our students, in this time of trauma and uncertainty. In the remaining weeks of the spring semester, together we will make mistakes and learn from them along the way. Together, we will practice grace and self-care. We believe in a time of crisis, we should focus on care more than content. Recognizing the seriousness of a global pandemic, these are our promises to you:

Mar 17, 2020 by Toula Wellbrook

U.S. News & World Report today released its 2021 Best Graduate Schools Rankings, in which University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs maintains its position from last year: tied at number 25 in the nation for overall public affairs programs. The 2021 ranking positions the School of Public Affairs alongside Duke University, Florida State University, Georgetown University, University of Kentucky, University of Maryland–College Park, University of Nebraska–Omaha and University of Wisconsin–Madison. Additionally, the ranking sustains the school’s position as the top public affairs school in Colorado.

Mar 2, 2020 by Toula Wellbrook

Criminal Justice professors Callie Rennison and Mary Dodge at the University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs are the recipients of awards from the Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA) for two textbooks that were published in 2019. The awards will be presented during an awards luncheon at TAA’s 33rd Annual Textbook & Academic Authoring Conference in San Diego, CA, June 12, 2020.

Jan 1, 2020 by Toula Wellbrook

Effective immediately, standardized test scores are no longer required for admission to the Master of Public Administration and Master of Criminal Justice programs of the University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs. Prospective students interested in learning more about applying to a master’s program at the School of Public Affairs can contact Rebecca Gianarkis at spa.admissions@ucdenver.edu.

Dec 18, 2019 by Emma Martz

The University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs hosted a First Friday Breakfast on December 6th, featuring an all-female panel of leaders within government agencies. Panelists included: Jennifer Hoffman, City Manager of the City and County of Broomfield; Angela Belden Martinez, Regional Director of the US Economic Development Administration; Patty Salazar, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA); and Dionne Williams, Executive Director of the Office of Children’s Affairs for the City and County of Denver. The panel was moderated by Dr. Sebawit Bishu, who is an assistant professor at the CU Denver School of Public Affairs and a research fellow for the Women and Public Policy Program at the Harvard Kennedy School.

Nov 14, 2019 by Emma Martz

CU Denver School of Public Affairs hosted its third First Friday Breakfast of the semester on November 8th. Breaking from tradition, the event was held on the second Friday of the month in order to provide the public with time to digest the results of the 2019 Colorado elections, held on November 5, and to convene a balanced discussion between three expert panelists.

Nov 9, 2019 by Toula Wellbrook

CU Denver School of Public Affairs was a co-host for the 2019 conference of the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM), held at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel from November 7 to 9. This year’s conference theme was “Rising to the Challenge: Engaging Diverse Perspectives on Issues and Evidence,” and more than 20 of the school’s faculty and students are participating. Below is a list of presentations by CU Denver School of Public Affairs.

Oct 11, 2019 by Emma Martz

The CU Denver School of Public Affairs welcomed October with its First Friday Breakfast Series this past Friday, October 4th. Partnering with the J.P. Morgan Center for Commodities at the CU Denver Business School, the event welcomed four expert panelists to discuss “Colorado’s Energy Future.”

Oct 9, 2019 by Dr. Sheila Huss

Roughly 80 people from CU Denver and the surrounding community attended the Criminal Justice Series Event, “Technology in the Criminal Justice System,” on September 30, 2019. The Criminal Justice Program, hosted by CU Denver School of Public Affairs, featured three panelists in the event: Andrew J. Contiguglia, a defense attorney with decades of experience in state and federal courts; Michelle Means, a federal probation officer for the District of Colorado; and Paul Taylor, an Assistant Professor at the CU Denver School of Public Affairs and former law enforcement officer. The panelists discussed how technology has changed over the years and the impact of these changes.

May 30, 2019 by Toula Wellbrook

University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs hosted the 2019 International Public Policy Association (IPPA) Policy School, which was held May 20 – 24, 2019. This week-long policy school provides participants with a unique and valuable opportunity to engage with scholars and doctoral students from around the world.

Jun 12, 2019 by Guest Contributor

Five students from CU Denver were joined by students from CU Boulder, Rollins College in Florida, and St. Edward’s University in Texas for a study abroad experience in East Africa. Participants were challenged to think differently and bigger about public service from the perspective of international development. Taking an interdisciplinary lens to East Africa, students listened and thought about the role that public management, public health and public service play in urban and rural communities.

Sep 19, 2019 by Toula Wellbrook

Nearly 300 leaders from Colorado’s government, nonprofit, business and academic communities gathered for University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs’ 20th Annual Wirth Chair in Sustainable Development Awards Ceremony with the theme: “Our Collective Future: The Path Forward,” featuring guest speakers former Vice President Al Gore and former Colorado Senator Timothy Wirth.

Sep 11, 2019 by Emma Martz

The University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs hosted its September First Friday Breakfast on September 6, 2019, as a kick off to the seven-event series for this academic year. The event brought together an expert panel to discuss ‘Homelessness in Metro Denver: Policy, Prevention and Regional Approaches.’ The three-member panel was moderated by Lisa VanRaemdonck, the Executive Director of the CU Denver School of Public Affairs Institute and featured Cathy Alderman, Vice President of Communications and Public Policy for Colorado Coalition for the Homeless; Mark Deven, City Manager for the City of Arvada; and Britta Fisher, Chief Housing Officer for the City and County of Denver.

Mar 12, 2019 by Toula Wellbrook

U.S. News & World Report today released its 2020 Best Graduate Schools Rankings, in which University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs advanced nine places since the 2018 rankings to tie for the number 25 position in the nation for overall public affairs programs. The 2020 ranking sustains the school’s position as the top public affairs school in Colorado.

Mar 1, 2019 by Kathryn Werner

CU Denver School of Public Affairs held its March First Friday Breakfast event themed on bills that legislators from both sides of the aisle are working to finalize during this 2019 legislative session.

Feb 1, 2019 by Kathryn Werner

CU Denver School of Public Affairs kicked off its spring First Friday Breakfast Series with an engaging panel discussion centered on the topic, ‘Municipal Broadband in Colorado – What Comes Next?’

Mar 8, 2019 by Guest Contributor

Downtown Colorado, Inc. (DCI) is announcing five Colorado communities awarded the 2019 Colorado Challenge Accelerator Program Awards. Colorado Challenge Program Communities have been selected based on the challenges that they are facing in both their region and their population size. The Colorado Challenge Studio program is a partnership between DCI and the CU Denver School of Public Affairs, to find new problem-solving approaches to Colorado community challenges and hone the skills of public affairs emerging professionals in applying a multi-disciplinary approach to economic and community development.

Nov 5, 2018 by Toula Wellbrook

Nearly 300 leaders from Colorado’s business, governmental, academic and nonprofit communities gathered for University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs’ 19th Annual Wirth Chair in Sustainable Development Awards Ceremony with the theme: “Facing Our Future: A Conversation with Secretary Kerry.”

Oct 19, 2018 by Toula Wellbrook

University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs hosted “Public Lands in the West and the Outdoor Recreational Economy” on October 8 in conjunction with the school’s Wirth Chair in Sustainable Development and the Center for Western Priorities (CWP).