Ben Lasseter is a reporter at KPCW in Wasatch County. He covers a diverse range of topics including education, cybersecurity, and the travel industry, with a particular focus on campus life and issues related to labor markets. Ben's work has been featured in KPCW Radio, Just a moment..., and NewsBreak.
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Ben Lasseter's coverage is heavily focused on local government announcements, events, and issues in Utah, particularly in the Heber City area. He seems to be interested in topics such as transportation, construction, wildfires, skiing, airport developments and local events.
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By: Ben Lasseter
Metropolitan State University of Denver Provost Matt Makley, Ph.D., and Shawn Meek, professor of Communication Design, play guitar and sing in a psychedelic-rock jam band, and their gig on Saturday will help to send students on a study-abroad field-learning program. Having each played since they were teenagers, the pair first discovered their chemistry together well […]
By: Ben Lasseter
As Metropolitan State University of Denver closes in on its institutional accreditation deadline this fall, leaders encourage employees to get involved and applaud faculty members’ widespread work to strengthen a critical area: credential tracking. The Higher Learning Commission will visit campus as part of the review of the University’s eligibility to grant degrees, receive federal […]
By: Ben Lasseter
Key takeaways: At MSU Denver, 57% of undergraduates are first-generation college students, meaning their parents or legal guardians did not earn a bachelor’s degree in the United States. That makes understanding the first-generation student experience essential to the University’s work. “Our first-generation students bring so much of their own experience and knowledge with them,” said […]
June and July arrivals Name Department Title Alex Clayton Criminal Justice and Criminology Affiliate faculty Alicerene Gumbs Nursing Affiliate faculty Alix Van Sickle Political Science Affiliate faculty Allison Peters English Affiliate faculty Amanda Howell Physics Affiliate faculty Ana Gonzalez Admissions Admissions counselor Angelline Nageak Intercollegiate Athletics 1st assistant coach, Women’s Basketball Anna Knowles English Affiliate […]
By: Ben Lasseter
Key takeaways: MSU Denver kicked off the academic year Tuesday by celebrating the people behind the University’s progress and challenging employees to build on that momentum this fall. At the annual Welcome Back event, President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., recognized 26 faculty members for earning tenure and promotion, along with 70 staff members for promotions, during […]
By: Ben Lasseter
Eileen Starr, Ph.D., a beloved MSU Denver professor known for her humor, honesty and fierce care for students, died Aug. 21 at home surrounded by family and friends. Starr was a professor in MSU Denver’s Department of Social Work and a deeply valued teacher, mentor and colleague whose influence extended well beyond the classroom, said […]
By: Ben Lasseter
Key takeaways: A 10-year effort to maintain Metropolitan State University’s status as an accredited university culminates with a site visit later this month, and the opportunities for employees to get involved begin today. The Higher Learning Commission Comprehensive Evaluation Visit is Sept. 28-29, and there are several opportunities through those days to prepare and participate. […]
By: Ben Lasseter
Key takeaways: For Exercise and Sport Sciences students, working with someone they don’t already know provides an important opportunity to translate classroom learning into practical experience. All Exercise Science students have the opportunity to serve as student trainers during their senior year, said Jason Casey, Ph.D., associate professor of Exercise Science. “We greatly value these […]
By: Ben Lasseter
A little preparation can go a long way. That’s part of why the Auraria Campus is offering four in-person trainings focused on “practical, potentially lifesaving skills” this fall. “Ultimately, preparedness is about having the knowledge and confidence to act when it matters,” said Nancy Barjenbruch, AHEC emergency manager. “We want to provide skills that are […]
By: Ben Lasseter
One of the leading offices in supporting student success has launched a search for its next associate vice president of Equity and Student Engagement. Cynthia Baron, Ph.D., who previously held this role, is moving to a new position as associate vice president of Campus Engagement in the Kemper Classroom to Career Hub. Baron has spent […]
