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 ›
In the News
SPA faculty, students, alumni and staff who have been in the news lately.
Prof. Rennison’s survey on sexual harassment in the climbing industry helps to tackle the #MeToo movement
Professor Callie Rennison was recently featured in the outsideonline.com article “The Climbing Industry Tackles the #MeToo Movement.” The article describes her work with data scientist Charlie Lieu to develop a survey to explore sexual harassment in the climbing industry: “The… Read More ›
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 Denverite article on Colorado Working Families Party
Dean Paul Teske was recently quoted in the Denverite article, titled “‘Tea Party of the left’ claims victory as its progressive candidates advance in Denver,” on the momentum and influence of the Working Families Party in Colorado. Teske said that… Read More ›
Senior Research Fellow Randy Harrison quoted in Denver Post article on P3
Randy Harrison, a senior research follow with CU Denver School of Public Affairs, was recently quoted in the Denver Post article titled “Massive Denver public projects involving private sector would be streamlined; mayor’s proposal to City Council.” Harrison has spent… 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 ›
Associate Professor Ely quoted in article on school choice and transportation
Associate Professor Todd Ely has been quoted in a U.S.News & World Report article in which the links between school choice and transportation are explored. In “Will Ride-Sharing Replace Traditional School Buses?” Dr. Ely touches on how classrooms can become… 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 ›
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 ›