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News

Apr 30, 2026 by Laura McHugh

Interim Dean Christopher M. Weible traveled to Rome to join international scholars and experts in examining how technology can strengthen democracy and protect individual rights rather than erode them.

Apr 21, 2026 by Laura McHugh

Students and faculty from the School of Public Affairs (SPA) will participate in the 83rd annual conference of the Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA), one of the largest and most influential political science conferences in the world. The conference takes place April 23-26, 2026, and brings together more than 4,000 scholars, researchers, and practitioners from across the United States and more than 65 countries.

Apr 16, 2026 by Laura McHugh

Colorado nonprofits did not emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic into stability. Instead, many entered a prolonged period of adjustment marked by expiring relief funding, rising costs, and persistent workforce strain. A November 2025 report from the University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs captures this turning point and highlights why the conditions nonprofits faced in mid-2024 still shape the sector's outlook in 2026.

Apr 15, 2026 by Laura McHugh

Eleven School of Public Affairs (SPA) students spent the past semester conducting original research on gun violence policy in the United States. Their projects examine issues ranging from victim services and policy implementation to state-level trends in firearm-related homicide and suicide. This spring, they will share their findings with the campus Research and Creative Activities Symposium (RaCAS) on April 24.

Apr 13, 2026 by Laura McHugh

Cities are often described as chaotic, fragmented, and overstretched. Yet every day, they continue to function, delivering services, supporting millions of residents, and adapting to constant change. According to José “Pepe” Sánchez, assistant professor at the University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs, this endurance is not accidental. It is the result of governance.

Apr 10, 2026 by Laura McHugh

The School of Public Affairs is proud to announce that two alumni, Brandy Reitter and Kathleen E. Hodgson, have been named 250 Champions as part of the national Government Champions 250 Initiative, led by the National Academy of Public Administration and LocalGov250.