MSU Denver and Auraria Campus will be closed Friday, Nov. 8, due to inclement weather.

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
Strategic Plan 2030
Budget Information

Read more about President Davidson in the media, follow her University communications and watch videos of her appearances and campus events.

Follow President Davidson on Social Media

Presidential Events and Meetings

President Davidson hosts a myriad of events and meetings that are hosted over the course of each academic year.

Presidential Events

Connect with the President

Idea Catcher: Have an idea for how the University can improve?

Want President Davidson to join or speak at your event?

Want to connect with someone in the Office of the President?