University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs partners with Balancing Act for online simulation that ties proposed new funding to spending on education, transportation The University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs and Balancing Act, an online public… Read More ›
Features
SPA faculty author study on Colorado middle class families
New research shows most middle-income Coloradans can’t achieve a middle class lifestyle. The report, “Colorado Middle Class Families: Characteristics & Cost Pressures” was authored by SPA Professors Todd Ely and Geoffrey Propheter, in partnership with The Bell Policy Center. The findings… Read More ›
Dean Paul Teske quoted in The 74 article on role of education and school reform in Colorado’s Governor Primary
Dean Paul Teske was recently quoted in The 74 article, titled “We Just Haven’t Seen a Race Like This,” on how education and school reform have become issues for Democrats in Colorado’s Governor Primary. Teske comments on the shift that… Read More ›
Colorado Governors Fellowship Program welcomes 32 new civic and business leaders
CU Denver School of Public Affairs (SPA) has been mentioned in the coloradopolitics.com article “Hickenlooper names 32 civic and business leaders as Governor’s Fellows.” For two years, SPA has been the academic partner to the Colorado Governors Fellowship Program, whose… Read More ›
School of Public Affairs hosts next generation of public servants
The University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs (SPA) hosted 30 undergraduate students from across the United States for its CU Denver Public Service Weekend held June 7–10. The students represented 17 majors related to public service and administration… Read More ›
SPA increases access to education in non-profit management with a new partnership with Red Rocks Community College
Over the past few years, SPA has been steadily increasing opportunities for higher education in non-profit management. In our MPA program, the non-profit management concentration is our most popular concentration. Last year, we launched our Bachelor of Public Service (BAPS) degree to… Read More ›
Brendan’s Briefing: May 1, 2018
Hello SPA Community! It’s the final sprint to the finish, but don’t get hasty and leave all these opportunities in the dust. Pick some up and carry them with you. Please reach out to SPA if you need a hand!… Read More ›
SPA expertise used in Forbes article on school choice and transportation.
SPA Professor Todd Ely was quoted in the Forbes article “Why Tech is Prepping to Overhaul School Transportation.” What’s more, many families can’t afford two tickets a day, and even when cities waive those charges through programs like YouthPass in Portland,… Read More ›
Dean Paul Teske shares his thoughts on 2018 election in 5280 Magazine
SPA Dean Paul Teske was quoted in 5280 Magazine’s look forward to the 2018 election. Colorado’s Gubernatorial Race 2018: What’s Next? There’s so much on the ballot,” says CU Denver’s Paul Teske, pointing to other statewide races, yet-to-be-determined ballot initiatives,… Read More ›
Professors Lonnie Schaible and Mary Dodge quoted in Denverite article on Denver Police Chief retirement
SPA Professors Lonnie Schaible and Mary Dodge provided some perspective in a recent Denverite article “Denver’s next police chief already works here,” on Chief White’s retirement and potential successor.