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News

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.