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News

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.

Dec 17, 2025 by Laura McHugh

The School of Public Affairs is proud to celebrate Gabriella Ruyle, a first-year Criminal Justice major, for earning the Most Involved First-Year Student of the Semester award for fall 2025. CU Denver’s First-Year Experiences (FYE) program honors students for their outstanding engagement and leadership during their first semester on campus.

Dec 15, 2025 by Laura McHugh

CU Denver’s School of Public Affairs hosted its second annual Dr. Mary E. Guy Distinguished Lecture, featuring Rutgers scholar Norma Riccucci on public management.

Dec 12, 2025 by Laura McHugh

The University of Colorado Denver has been ranked among the world’s top programs in Public Administration by the 2025 Shanghai Ranking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.

Dec 8, 2025 by Laura McHugh

MPA student collaborates with Institute for Local Self-Reliance's Energy Democracy Project to create a practical guide for communities pursuing public power and local energy control.

Dec 4, 2025

Jaylyn Sherrod has two major priorities in life: learning and basketball. And she puts the work in to excel at both. They 24-year-old is graduating from CU Denver with her second master’s degree this December, while also playing for the Minnesota Lynx in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).