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Last week, GES welcomed a new cohort of graduate students for the Fall 2026 semester. During the orientation, students had the chance to meet the faculty, learn about the program, and prepare for Grad School. The Fall 2026 cohort comprises 16 students from various backgrounds who will be studying topics...

They are packing their bags! Twelve students—from undergrads to PhDs in GES, CAP, Landscape Architecture and Anthropology —are heading to Singapore for a four-credit deep dive into one of the world's most fascinating urban landscapes. This isn’t your average classroom experience; it’s a full-on exploration of how historic processes, urban...

Imagine you’re at a bus stop, waiting for your ride. Now, imagine it’s July. Across the city, the temperature is in the high 90s. This bus stop has a bit of shade, but still, it’s hot. Would you rather spend that time waiting somewhere along the concrete and asphalt of East Colfax, or tucked between the tree-lined streets of City Park West?

Our very own Kris Christensen was recently nominated by GES students for the Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year award! While university-level accolades are prestigious, Christensen finds this specific nomination to be uniquely humbling and deeply appreciated. To the department, it serves as a testament to the personal impact a...

GES hosted a fun Community Service Day on the morning of Saturday, April 11. A dedicated group of 14 volunteers gathered to help Denver Parks and Recreation clean up the Cherry Creek Trail near the Auraria campus. The morning kicked off under beautiful sunny skies at the Denver Downtown Playground...

GES is celebrating student research, funded by the ACE Inclusive Excellence Grant program, at the AAGs in San Francisco! Associate Professor Christy Briles and student Kaytlin Poynter successfully secured this competitive funding, which is designed by the Office of Access and Campus Engagement to make academic opportunities more inclusive and...