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News

Jan 15, 2026 by Laura McHugh

Julia Cummings, a PhD graduate and lecturer at the School of Public Affairs, was celebrated for her research on how policy narratives and imagery influence public opinion and civic engagement, alongside her impactful contributions to strategic communication and public leadership education.

Jan 13, 2026 by Laura McHugh

The School of Public Affairs (SPA) will actively participate in the 2026 Conference on Policy Process Research (COPPR), held January 21–23, 2026, at the University of Bern, Switzerland, with a pre-conference workshop on January 20 co-led by SPA.

Jan 8, 2026

Jaylyn Sherrod, a former CU basketball star and current WNBA player, earned her master’s degree in criminal justice at CU Denver while completing a capstone project on artificial intelligence in the justice system, offering recommendations to better prepare future professionals.

Dec 29, 2025

While graduations are marked by traditions—there’s no denying that every graduate comes to that moment with their own story. On Saturday, December 13, 2025, CU Denver celebrated all of those journeys at fall commencement.

Dec 22, 2025 by Laura McHugh

Tierney Bamrick, a PhD candidate in the School of Public Affairs, has published a single-authored article in The Journal of Arts Management, Law, and Society.

Dec 19, 2025 by Laura McHugh

SPA bids farewell to Dawn Savage as she retires in January 2026 after 30+ years at CU Denver, nearly three decades at SPA. A cornerstone of student advising, Dawn shaped academic services, mentored colleagues, and supported thousands of students with compassion and expertise. In lieu of gifts, she requests donations to SPA scholarships to continue her legacy of student success.