Nov 29, 2019

Sep 2, 2020 by Toula Wellbrook

Youth violence has been on the rise in Denver, and with the help of Dr. Sheila Huss, the City of Denver is on the case. Dr. Sheila Huss is an assistant professor of criminal justice, clinical teaching track, at the CU Denver School of Public Affairs, and she also serves as the program director for the school’s Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. Since early 2020, she has been performing a needs assessment around youth violence prevention efforts in Denver as part of the Youth Violence Prevention Action Table (YVPAT).

Aug 31, 2020

Aug 11, 2020 by Guest Contributor

The COVID-19 Pandemic struck the world in early 2020 and resulted in a shutdown of the state of Colorado on March 25, 2020. The stay-at-home order not only impacted the University of Colorado Denver, but dramatically affected retail businesses, restaurants, community events, and other vital main street institutions that drive the economy of our state. A cross-section of these impacts comes into play when Randy Harrison’s ‘Economic Development’ class (PUAD 5630) and its partners Downtown Colorado, Inc. (DCI) shifted their work with five Colorado communities entirely online and helped transition these communities into the recovery process.

Aug 10, 2020 by Toula Wellbrook

Jongeun You, who is pursuing a doctoral degree in public affairs at the CU Denver School of Public Affairs, recently had his article “Lessons from South Korea’s Covid-19 Policy Response”published in The American Review of Public Administration. Jongeun reviewed South Korea’s public health policy approaches, by using documents and materials written in Korean and English, to learn how the country managed the coronavirus from January through April 2020. In the article, he proposes some lessons about country-level responses in South Korea that can potentially be applied in other contexts. We interviewed Jongeun to learn more about his research in this area.

Jul 16, 2020 by Toula Wellbrook

The CU Denver School of Public Affairs Colorado Education Policy Cohort has accepted 10 people into its 2020-21 program. The program provides 10 months of professional development to individuals whose work record reflects strong leadership abilities and a concern for issues important to children and education. Participants in the cohort hold full-time positions in diverse organizations at the local, state, and national levels, and are endorsed and supported by their employing agencies.

Jul 10, 2020 by Emma Martz

No issue has more national attention right now than police and community relationships and related racial inequities, after the brutal killings of George Floyd and others by police officers. Massive protests and calls for police reform continue across the nation, even as we continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. The CU Denver School of Public Affairs hosted a webinar on June 30, delving into the topic of improving police and community relations.

Jun 23, 2020 by Dr. Deserai Crow

Dr. Deserai Crow shares her thoughts on the positive effects of nature on physical and mental health during a pandemic, as well as inequities in access to nature.

Jun 5, 2020 by Toula Wellbrook

CU Distinguished Professor and School of Public Affairs Emeritus Professor Peter deLeon passed away on May 19. Prof. deLeon was a giant in the field of policy studies and policy sciences. He was the professor, turned mentor, turned friend, turned family to so many at the CU Denver School of Public Affairs. His legacy lives on through the many accomplishments of his career, the achievements of his students, and the gifts he leaves to generations to come at the university.

Jun 3, 2020

Jun 1, 2020 by Emma Martz

On May 21, the CU Denver School of Public Affairs hosted its second COVID-19-focused webinar, this time focusing on the fiscal implications of the pandemic on state and local governments. The webinar featured Drs. Todd Ely, Christine Martell and Geoffrey Propheter, a few of the school’s experts on public finance. Dean Paul Teske moderated the discussion.

May 18, 2020

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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.