President Davidson’s fiscal year 2026 budget charge
In fiscal 2025-26 (FY26), I’m focused on investing in programs and projects that spin the flywheel until sparks fly!
President Janine A. Davidson
Janine Davidson, Ph.D., has served as president of Metropolitan State University of Denver since 2017. She is a national thought leader in higher education and on topics such as public service, U.S. foreign policy and national security.
As president of Colorado’s third-largest public university, Davidson is a fierce advocate for MSU Denver’s 17,000 students. From her first days on campus, she has championed the role public universities play in “holding the line on the American dream.” She has staunchly advocated for legal status for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients and supported MSU Denver’s undocumented students, underrepresented students, and military and veteran students.
About the President
About the President
Strategic Plan 2030
Strategic Plan 2030
Budget Information
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News and Updates
Election season and graduate tuition benefit headline August President’s Cabinet
Members also hear updates on strategic planning, withdrawal-deadline proposal and survey policy.
President Davidson announces raises at Fall Welcome Back
New President’s Flywheel Challenge also seeks proposals to save the University time or money.
Read more about President Davidson in the media, follow her University communications and watch videos of her appearances and campus events.
Presidential Events and Meetings
President Davidson hosts a myriad of events and meetings that are hosted over the course of each academic year.
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To celebrate the invaluable contributions of faculty, staff, and student employees, help us recognize outstanding Roadrunners that highlight amazing work happening across the University.
The President's Flywheel Challenge
Calling all MSU Denver faculty, staff and students for solutions that will save the University time and money.
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