Nov 30, 2021 by Toula Wellbrook

In October, CU Denver announced the winners of the CU Denver 2021 Pandemic Research and Creative Activities Award. PhD candidates and SPA lecturers Stephanie Bultema and Jongeun You were recipients of the Student Award for student MVPs who went above and beyond to contribute to research and the pandemic effort at large.

Mar 29, 2022 by Toula Wellbrook

U.S. News & World Report today released its 2023 Best Graduate Schools Rankings, in which the University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs is ranked number 29 in the nation overall for public affairs programs. The school is also ranked in the Top 25 for five sub-specialty rankings.

Mar 10, 2022

Artist, educator, activist, and School of Public Affairs graduate student Ricky Abilez can officially add “University of Colorado Thomas Jefferson Award winner” to their ever-growing list of titles. The system-level award, which honors students, faculty, and staff members who are committed to advancing public service, education, and the arts, serves as a reminder to Abilez that the work they do matters.

Mar 3, 2022

CU Denver alum Brad Reubendale, executive director of SAME (So All May Eat) Café on East Colfax, knows all too well what it means to lose everything. At 17, he and his family were excommunicated from the Missouri cult he’d been raised in. “The only humans I knew were my brothers and my parents until I got my feet back under me working in youth services for the Salvation Army.”

Feb 24, 2022 by Toula Wellbrook

The School of Public Affairs at the University of Colorado Denver has established a new Center for Policy and Democracy (CPD), with the mission of facilitating multi-disciplinary research, teaching, and outreach focused on public policy and democracy within the School of Public Affairs and across CU Denver. The new center, co-directed by Professors Tanya Heikkila and Chris Weible, is holistic in its approach to science, practice, and substantive issues, and seeks diverse and inclusive experiences, perspectives, and participation.

Jan 26, 2022 by Toula Wellbrook

CU Denver is proud to announce its selection as an Institute Partner for the 2022 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Beginning in mid-June, the CU Denver School of Public Affairs will host 25 of Africa’s bright, emerging Public Management leaders for a six-week Leadership Institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.

Jan 25, 2022 by Toula Wellbrook

The Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) program at the University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs has been ranked number 20 in the nation for 2022—advancing four positions from last year—according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Master’s in Criminal Justice Programs rankings. The program ranks second in Colorado, up one position from last year’s rankings.

Aug 16, 2021 by Toula Wellbrook

Associate Dean and Professor Christine Martell of the University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs has been elected Vice Chair of the Association for Budgeting and Financial Management (ABFM) for 2022. She also recently published the book Information Resolution and Subnational Capital Markets with Oxford University Press.

Nov 8, 2021 by Toula Wellbrook

The University of Colorado Board of Regents named Professor Mary Guy as one of 11 new members to its roster of Distinguished Professors, a title signifying the highest honor awarded to faculty across the CU system’s four campuses. Additionally, she was honored with the 2021 Award for Excellence in Public Administration Education, a joint award by two journals, and named co-editor of a new journal on social equity and public administration.

Aug 20, 2021 by Toula Wellbrook

The Master of Public Administration offered by the University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs has been re-accredited by NASPPA, the global standard in public service education. Together, the 7 NASPAA Standards form the quality benchmark used by graduate public service programs around the world.

Nov 10, 2021 by Toula Wellbrook

In its November meeting, the CU Board of Regents approved a new Master of Public Policy (MPP) program to be offered by the University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs beginning with the fall 2022 semester.

Nov 4, 2021

Congratulations to Professor Mary Guy of the School of Public Affairs for being named a CU Distinguished Professor for her leadership in research, education, and service.

Nov 5, 2021 by Toula Wellbrook

In this School of Public Affairs interview, student Lydia Buttrick discusses her motivation to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with a minor in Human Development & Family Relations at CU Denver and her internship experience with a criminal defense law firm in Denver and how it lead to a full-time job.

Oct 1, 2021 by Toula Wellbrook

In this School of Public Affairs interview, student Tressa Carter discusses her motivation to pursue the Pathways Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration-Master of Public Administration program, her experiences as a non-traditional student, and advice for future students.

Aug 17, 2021 by Toula Wellbrook

In this School of Public Affairs interview, student Maria Mize discusses her motivation to pursue the Pathways Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice-Master of Criminal Justice program, her experiences as a non-traditional student, her internship, and her job as a Pretrial Services Officer II with the City and County of Denver.

Sep 1, 2021 by Toula Wellbrook

In this School of Public Affairs interview, student Tatum Watson discusses her motivation to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration, her experiences as a transfer student and as a student in the Pathways Bachelor of Public Administration-Master of Public Administration program.

Sep 14, 2021 by Toula Wellbrook

In this School of Public Affairs interview, student Sawyer Victor discusses his motivation to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice as a fully online, out-of-state transfer student, his career interests, and more.

Aug 10, 2021 by Toula Wellbrook

In this School of Public Affairs interview, student Madison Carney discusses her motivation to transfer to CU Denver to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, her internship experience with the Auraria Police Department Explosive K-9 Unit, and more.

Aug 2, 2021 by Toula Wellbrook

In this School of Public Affairs interview, student Mackenzie Matzeder discusses her motivation to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with a minor in biology at CU Denver and her experience of living on campus as a freshman during COVID-19.

Oct 27, 2021

In an effort to explain numeracy, we consulted with two faculty experts at CU Denver—Lucy Dwight, PhD, in the School of Public Affairs and Stephanie Santorico, PhD, in the Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences. Simply put, “It’s the basic ability to critically assess information that relies on numerical data,” said Dwight, who teaches quantitative methods.