Stephen Lease, CEO and co-founder of goodr

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Stephen Lease returns to his alma matter May 15 to share his journey and offer advice to grads at the Commencement ceremonies.

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Niquete Dominique will graduate with her master’s in Cybersecurity from Metropolitan State University of Denver in December. Photo by Alyson McClaran MSU Denver student Amber Osborn, who will graduate in May, is one recipient of a $22,000 stipend spread out over her final two semesters thanks to the Colorado HB22-1220: Removing Barriers to Educator Preparation. Photo by Alyson McClaran MSU Denver junior Brian Ysasaga, an Aerospace Systems Engineering Technology major, has always had an obsession with space. Photo by Alyson McClaran Jackie Schwartz, MSU Denver Public Health student and Life Enrichment Associate at Clermont Park, said she’s incredibly fortunate to work in a community where she can connect with elders on a daily basis. Photo by Alyson McClaran In the fall, Dylan Poch will enroll in Yale’s Biochemistry, Quantitative Biology, Biophysics and Structural Biology doctoral program. Photo by Alyson McClaran Maya Ries competes in the 2023 Colorado Running Company UCCS Invitational at the Mountain Lion Fieldhouse at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs on Jan. 21, 2023. Photo by Darral Freund

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Future teacher received a student-teaching stipend

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Brian Ysasaga

SpaceTech Scholars program, Aerospace Systems Engineering Technology

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‘Snake whisperer’ strikes back at negative stereotypes

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Identical twins graduate side by side with accounting degrees

May 5, 2026

@if(get_post_thumbnail_id($post->ID)) MSU Denver student Ryan Evans turns a pan upside down to release his cupcakes as Stephen Barela of the School of Hospitality steps in to assist.

Inclusive learning empowers students with intellectual disabilities

April 28, 2026

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MSU Denver earns Seal of Excelencia

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