New Directions

Jenny Steffel Johnson, certificate co-director, speaks at a School of Public Affairs event on affordable housing alongside certificate advisor Robin Kniech and certificate co-director

CU Denver Launches Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Affordable Housing

March 31, 2026

The program will prepare students and working professionals to navigate the issues facing Colorado’s housing landscape.

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Francisco Chica is a student in the New Directions master's program who works full-time as a community organizer.

How a Master’s in Applied Political Science Can Empower You to Lead in Your Community

Jan. 26, 2026

New Directions in-person courses are designed for working adults who are ready to make a real difference in their community.

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Denver Mayor Mike Johnson stands in a dark hallway

Denver’s mayor thinks big and moves fast — netting mixed results. Two years in, should he slow down?

July 15, 2025

CU Denver's Dir. of New Directions talked with the Denver Post about Mike Johnson’s approach during his two years in office.

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