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News

Nov 1, 2024 by Dee Dee Flynn

The University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs proudly hosted the inaugural Dr. Mary E. Guy Distinguished Lecture Series on October 16, 2024. This year’s lecture, titled "The Future of Social Equity," featured Dr. Susan T. Gooden, a prominent scholar and advocate in the field of public affairs, and Dean and Professor at the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Oct 1, 2024 by Dr. Deserai Crow

The Center for Community Safety and Resilience (CCSR) and the School of Public Affairs hosted a conversation focused on community resilience in Colorado. The discussion focused attention on the risks that Colorado faces and actions that governments are taking to build resilience across the state. The event took place on September 24th in conjunction with National Preparedness Month.

Sep 25, 2024

Creating climate change resiliency and affordable housing are two of society’s most pressing challenges, and a CU Denver team is exploring how to address these challenges together by leading research on transit-oriented communities (TOCs). TOCs are a type of urban development that blends high-density housing (such as apartments) with easy access to public transportation.  And the National Science Foundation recently awarded Professor Tanya Heikkila, PhD, and her interdisciplinary team a $1.8 million grant to study them. The research will look at how Colorado’s statewide policies are supporting TOCs, the impact of TOCs on climate resiliency and affordable housing, the barriers to creating them, and how to engage the communities that are most heavily impacted when they are created.

Sep 12, 2024 by Dee Dee Flynn

The Center for Community Safety and Resilience (CCSR) at the University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs is getting ready for a dynamic fall ahead. Led by two esteemed co-directors, Sheila Huss and Deserai Crow, the CCSR is excited to announce the launch of its Thrive Series, a new initiative aimed at fostering meaningful conversations around community safety and resilience. The series will feature insights from both academic experts and individuals with lived experiences, providing a platform for dialogue and collaboration within the community.

Sep 12, 2024

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice alum Leo Nguyen shares his experiences as a transfer student at CU Denver and as an intern with the Denver Police Department.

Jul 31, 2024 by Lisa VanRaemdonck

Students come to the CU Denver School of Public Affairs with a lot of different goals for their education and career. Some are looking for an academic degree, and others are interested in a shorter-term commitment with specific learning experiences offered by our certificate and professional development programs, like the Colorado Certified Public Manager program.