Innovative and Lifelong Learning

08/31/2026

From infrastructure inspection to search and rescue, drone operations are opening up specialized career paths across Colorado's fastest-growing industries.

Colorado residents may qualify for full grant funding for this professional development course through the Technology Employment in Colorado Partnership (TECP).

Learn more and check eligibility: https://buff.ly/D7QSDHs

Learn necessary skills for a rewarding career in becoming a community health worker, healthcare navigator, or patient advocate at MSU Denver with this online course.

08/20/2026

Welcome to the cohort, scholars. 🎊

Students who earned college credit during high school with Metropolitan State University of Denver received the opportunity to apply for an exclusive scholarship program, Concurrent to Commencement (CtoC) Scholars.

Students in the program will receive up to $10,000 in scholarship funds throughout their education, along with a robust support network from staff and fellow students.

Our College Credit in High School (CCHS) team had a fantastic time celebrating their achievement at our recent summer kick-off event. We can't wait to see what our CtoC Scholars accomplish in their first year at MSU Denver. 🎉

Learn more: https://buff.ly/GQ0pk2Y

08/06/2026

The Colorado River supplies water to approximately 40 million people, and it's facing a crisis.

Help solve the water issues shaping farming, construction, utilities, law, and sustainability throughout the American West with a Professional Water Studies Online Certificate.

You'll build expertise in three industry-focused courses, 100% online, on a schedule that works for you.

Learn more about earning a Water Studies Online Certificate:

MSU Denver's Online Professional Water Studies certificate dives into water management, environmental sustainability strategy, & water law.

07/14/2026

Did you know that over 40 million people depend on the Colorado River? The water crisis facing the American West—drought, climate change, and growing demand—isn't going away on its own without creative solutions.

MSU Denver's Professional Water Studies Online Certificate looks at the history, the law, and trends shaping water in the region. If you want to understand what's happening with water, not just hear about it in the headlines, register for Colorado Water and the American West by September 1.

Learn more about earning a water studies certificate and register:

MSU Denver's Online Professional Water Studies certificate dives into water management, environmental sustainability strategy, & water law.

06/29/2026

If you're working toward a degree but need flexibility around work or life, Self-Paced Online credit courses let you move at your own pace. No required on-campus meetings and no rigid weekly deadlines.

Classes start August 3, 2026! Learn more and register today: https://buff.ly/lrJe8R8

Experience self-paced online courses with MSU Denver. Learn at your own pace & discover flexible and accredited options for your self-paced learning needs.

06/12/2026

Self-Paced Online (SPO) courses at Metropolitan State University of Denver give you the flexibility you need to complete your degree. Read up on five essential tips for success so you can enroll in SPO courses with confidence. Read now: https://buff.ly/aDA33TR 🔗

All self-paced courses at MSU Denver are online, but not all online courses are self-paced. That single distinction is the difference between learning on your own schedule and attending class virtually two to three times a week. Let’s break it down further.

06/03/2026

Community health workers (CHW) are one of the fastest-growing roles in public health. Individuals in the role work at the intersection of healthcare and social services, helping people navigate systems, access resources, and stay connected to care.

But what can you actually do with a CHW certificate? Read about six career options for certified CHWs and what makes each one a good fit: https://buff.ly/vw3ciDK 🔗

Here's 6 jobs you can pursue after completing a Community Health Worker Training Certificate Program.

05/20/2026

What does water access look like in communities around the world, and what's actually being done about it?

Join Dr. Elizabeth R. McVicker in Global Perspectives on Water Management to understand and engage with one of the most critical issues of our time. Class starts August 17!

Register for Global Perspectives on Water Management: https://buff.ly/jThno1j

Learn about global water issues and what efforts are being made to help meet basic needs throughout the world.

05/13/2026

We took our "Next Steps" program on the road to Legacy Campus! Students at Douglas County School District's Career and Technical Education program got a crash course on college credit, concurrent enrollment, transcripts, and what it looks like to transition to Metropolitan State University of Denver.

They then put their new knowledge to the test with a pop quiz. 👀 Congrats to our winners showing off their well-earned MSU Denver swag!

04/29/2026

How does understanding disease as a living, evolving process change how you care for your patients? Learn more in our latest blog: https://buff.ly/vF9oSQi 🔗

Learning disease pathophysiology and dynamics transforms how healthcare professionals understand patient experiences, improve care quality, and support health outcomes.