For more than 50 years, MSU Denver has been a pacesetter for transforming lives, the community and higher education.

From humble beginnings in numerous buildings scattered across downtown Denver, MSU Denver is now the top choice for Colorado undergraduates and en route to becoming one of the nation’s preeminent public urban universities.

From humble beginnings in rented classrooms, today MSU Denver is the top choice for Colorado undergraduates and en route to becoming one of the nation’s preeminent public urban universities.

Preeminent Resources and Opportunities

MSU Denver owns its entrepreneurial legacy through innovative initiatives that are transforming the community and preparing students with workforce-ready skills for Colorado’s economy.

The Aerospace and Engineering Sciences Building (opening 2017) aggregates technology disciplines under one roof to meet the needs of Colorado’s aerospace, engineering and advanced manufacturing industries.

Springhill Suites Downtown at MSU Denver added much-needed rooms to Denver’s lodging inventory and is located in the living laboratory of MSU Denver’s Hotel and Hospitality Learning Center in the heart of downtown Denver.

Tivoli Brewing Company. MSU Denver’s partnership with the on-campus, historic Tivoli Brewing Company gives brewery and brew pub operations majors real-world experience so they can become leaders in the state’s craft brewing industry.

MSU Denver's Regency Athletic Complex. Winning a Downtown Denver Partnership Award as a transformational project having significant impact on Denver, this $23.6 million development is a notable public-private partnership. The Athletic Complex hosted the 2016 NCAA Division II Spring Sports Festival, has partnerships with the Colorado Rockies, Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation, Denver Parks and Recreation as well as numerous community organizations with facilities and programs designed to engage the community, including after-school and summer sports programs that benefit more than 5,000 low income families.