ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï

At ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï, we are enteringÌýourÌýInfrastructure Era, a historic chapter reshaping our campusÌýbyÌýtappingÌýa variety of funding mechanisms – so weÌýdon’tÌýhave to increase student fees. These transformative projectsÌýwillÌýbenefitÌýour studentsÌýand, as they succeed,Ìýstrengthen Colorado’sÌýworkforce, expandÌýgenerationalÌýaccess toÌýopportunityÌýand fuel our state’s economy.Ìý

AÌýhistoricÌýfirst:ÌýÍøÆØ³Ô¹ÏÌýstudentÌýhousingÌý

ThisÌýmonth, we broke ground onÌýSummit House,ÌýMSUÌýDenver’s first student-residence hallÌýandÌýa milestone in our history. Located next to the Tivoli Garage, the 12-story building willÌýfeatureÌýmodern living,ÌýdiningÌýand retail,ÌýplusÌýa dedicated floor forÌýourÌýClassroom to Career Hub.ÌýIntegrating careerÌýexploration and industry partnershipsÌýinto daily lifeÌýwillÌýconnectÌýRoadrunnersÌýto internships and jobs thatÌýserveÌýColorado’s workforce.ÌýOpeningÌýinÌýfallÌý2027,ÌýSummit HouseÌýwill reduce housing insecurity, improveÌýretentionÌýand make ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï more accessible to students across the state—producing more graduates who live,ÌýworkÌýand contribute to Colorado’s economy.ÌýÌý

The Gina and Frank Day Health InstituteÌýTowerÌý

Connecting to theÌýsouth side ofÌýWest Classroom, theÌýnewÌýDayÌýHealth InstituteÌýTowerÌýwill uniteÌý10 health-relatedÌýdepartments under one roof.ÌýBreakingÌýgroundÌýearly next year,Ìýthe five-storyÌýbuildingÌýwill expand enrollment, create new pathways into high-demand healthÌýcareersÌýand help address Colorado’s critical shortage of trained professionals. This hubÌýwill prepare the next generation ofÌýhealthÌýcareÌýleaders while advancing community well-being and statewide economic resilience.Ìý

ReimaginingÌýcampusÌýspacesÌý

TheÌýlong-dormant aquatics facilityÌýin the Auraria Events CenterÌýis undergoing renovation and willÌýreopen asÌýaÌýfully accessible 500-seat venueÌýfor gatherings,ÌýperformancesÌýandÌýconferences.ÌýBeyondÌýenrichingÌýcampusÌýlifeÌýbyÌýprovidingÌýadditionalÌýspace forÌýclasses,Ìýathletics,ÌýrecreationÌýandÌýUniversity events, itÌýwill attract statewideÌýconferences andÌýeventsÌýandÌýgenerateÌýrevenueÌýforÌýÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï.Ìý

Other projects across campus include a newÌýCampus Safety Center,Ìýwhich will houseÌýclassroom and meeting space forÌýcriminal-justice programs in all three Auraria institutions of higher educationÌýalongsideÌýnew and improvedÌýspaces forÌýtheÌýAurariaÌýCampus Police Department.ÌýTheÌýWorkforce Housing and Early Learning CenterÌý(2027),ÌýwillÌýbeÌýlocatedÌýnext door toÌýSummit HouseÌýand willÌýaddressÌýhousing andÌýchildÌýcareÌýneeds forÌýAurariaÌýemployees, adultÌýstudentsÌýandÌýColorado families. Finally, theÌý5th Street Garage Department of Revenue renovationÌý(through October),Ìýwill makeÌýbetter use of shared space andÌýimprovedÌýpublic servicesÌýforÌýour community.Ìý

You can keep track of all the new infrastructure projects onÌýtheÌýÌýwebsite.ÌýÌý

This Infrastructure Era is about more than new buildings.ÌýIt’sÌýabout accessibility,ÌýopportunityÌýand long-term prosperity. Together,Ìýwe’reÌýnot just keeping pace with theÌýfuture,Ìýwe are creating the infrastructure that will power it.Ìý

Sincerely,

Janine Davidson, Ph.D.
President, ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï


ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï in the News

Ìý(Denver7)
The 12-story building, Summit House, will be completed in fall of 2027. AÌýÌýstory contributed to the coverage.ÌýÌý


LosÌýCorrecaminosÌýhas played at graduations, competitions, and even played the national anthem at a Nuggets game. AÌýÌýstory contributed to the coverage.ÌýÌý


ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï alumni complete a vibrant 6,000-square-foot mural that honors Native American and Chicano cultures. AÌýÌýstory contributed to the coverage.Ìý

Ìý(Bloomberg)
Passengers atÌýU.S.Ìýairports complied in resigned exasperation withÌýrulesÌýsuch asÌýhaving to remove shoes and limit shampoo in hand baggage.ÌýAÌýÌýstory contributed to the coverage.Ìý


Stories from ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï


Students reconnect, exploreÌýcampusÌýand settle into a new academic year.Ìý


For six decades, ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï has been more than a university — it has been a catalyst for transformation. Ìý


A new partnership with Generation Hope is changing campus culture to better serve students who are raising children.Ìý

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Formerly RED Magazine, the rebranded print publication aligns with the University’s 60th anniversary and Roadrunners Rise campaign.Ìý


The 12-story Summit House, which will include food and retail options, will create a vibrant campus community in the heart of downtown.Ìý



Upcoming ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Events

Oct. 6-11
ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Homecoming 2025: Fearless at 60
Listen to theÌýyoung alumni panel, join the lawn party or tailgate and watch a soccer double header. There’sÌýsomething for everyone this homecomingÌýseason!Ìý

Nov. 1Ìý|Ìý8:30Ìýa.m.
Auraria Events Center
ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Open HouseÌý
Take a campus tour, explore academic offerings, engage with prospective students, connect withÌýresourcesÌýand complete your application.ÌýDetails here.Ìý

Dec. 12Ìý|Ìý9:30Ìýa.m.Ìýand 2:30 p.m.
Colorado Convention Center
Fall 2025 Commencement ceremonies
Each ceremony will last approximately two hours.ÌýMore information here.ÌýÌý