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Guy named Distinguished Professor, recipient of inaugural award for excellence in public administration education, and co-editor of new journal
Nov 8, 2021 byThe 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.Full story -
Master of Public Administration reaccredited by NASPAA
Aug 20, 2021 byThe 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.Full story -
Denver’s National Western campus has no funding for a new arena after voters said no. Now what?Opens in a new window
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Denver was a reform darling. Now, union-supported candidates hold all 7 board seats.Opens in a new window
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Deadly Brighton police chase raises question: When should police engage in vehicle pursuits?Opens in a new window
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What’s at stake in the Denver school board election two years after a historic shiftOpens in a new window
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CU Denver School of Public Affairs to launch Master of Public Policy in Fall 2022
Nov 10, 2021 byIn 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.Full story -
New class of CU Distinguished Professors: leaders in research, education, serviceOpens in a new window
Nov 4, 2021Congratulations 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.Opens in a new window Full story -
Q&A with criminal justice student Lydia Buttrick
Nov 5, 2021 byIn 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.Full story -
Q&A with public administration student Tressa Carter
Oct 1, 2021 byIn 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.Full story -
Q&A with criminal justice student Maria Mize
Aug 17, 2021 byIn 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.Full story -
Q&A with public administration student Tatum Watson
Sep 1, 2021 byIn 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.Full story -
Q&A with criminal justice student Sawyer Victor
Sep 14, 2021 byIn 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.Full story -
Q&A with criminal justice student Madison Carney
Aug 10, 2021 byIn 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.Full story -
Q&A with criminal justice student Mackenzie Matzeder
Aug 2, 2021 byIn 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.Full story -
What Is Numeracy?Opens in a new window
Oct 27, 2021In 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.Opens in a new window Full story -
City, Statewide Ballot Propositions ExplainedOpens in a new window
Oct 28, 2021For anyone who might feel hesitant to vote in a year that doesn’t feature a presidential election or other prominent races, we offer the advice of Paul Teske, PhD, dean of CU Denver’s School of Public Affairs.Opens in a new window Full story -
Announcing the Winners of the 2021 CU Denver Pandemic Research and Creative Activities AwardsOpens in a new window
Oct 27, 2021The University of Colorado Denver is proud to announce the winners of the CU Denver 2021 Pandemic Research and Creative Activities Award. Winners from the School of Public Affairs include Dr. Deserai Crow, Professors Angela Gover and Chris Weible, and PhD candidates and lecturers Stephanie Bultema and Jongeun You.Opens in a new window Full story -
Yes, Colorado’s school board races are becoming more politicized. Here’s whyOpens in a new window
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Denver council, local politicos analyze the ballotOpens in a new window
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