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News

Apr 8, 2026

The University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) boasts top statewide recognition in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Graduate Schools Rankings, with nine graduate programs ranked No. 1 in Colorado. An additional 14 programs placed among the top 75 nationally within their disciplines. The strongest showing came from the School of Public Affairs, with six of the top-ranked Colorado programs.

Apr 6, 2026 by Laura McHugh

The Center for Policy and Democracy (CPD) at the University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs will welcome two prominent scholars this April whose work spans public policy, democratic institutions, and environmental governance. Mallory Elizabeth SoRelle of Duke University and Mark N. Lubell of the University of California, Davis will join CPD for a series of events designed to deepen research collaboration and engage students, faculty, and community partners.

Apr 3, 2026 by Laura McHugh

Students from the University of Colorado Denver’s School of Public Affairs (SPA) and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) Department of Political Science are participating in an immersive international study program in partnership with the Department of Public and Social Policy at the Institute of Sociological Studies, at Charles University in Prague. The initiative brings together 16 students from the United States and Czechia for an intensive academic and experiential exploration of “Just Energy Transitions” across Europe and the U.S.

Apr 2, 2026 by Laura McHugh

Today marks CU Denver Giving Day, a 24-hour celebration of generosity and collective impact that brings together alumni, students, faculty, staff, and community supporters. The CU Denver School of Public Affairs (SPA) is proud to participate, inviting donors to help students “Make it Real” by supporting the School of Public Affairs Scholarship Fund and other student-focused resources.

Mar 20, 2026 by Laura McHugh

For the University of Colorado School of Public Affairs (SPA), COPPR 2026 was a vivid display of community, mentorship, and scholarly leadership. SPA students, alumni, and faculty made their presence felt throughout the program and contributed to many of the conference’s most active discussions.

Mar 19, 2026

The term affordable housing is often heard in cities, politics, and business, but what does it actually mean? For CU Denver faculty, the issue is as complex as it is important—and addressing it requires multidisciplinary and multisectoral approaches. That’s why the College of Architecture and Planning (CAP), the School of Public Affairs (SPA), and the Center for New Directions in Politics and Public Policy within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) have partnered to launch the university’s first-ever graduate certificate in affordable housing.