Roy Romer
Coverage of Roy Romer in the Nexus archive.
- Opinion: A challenge we must confront is too many Colorado students still struggle to read well after third grade
The article discusses the lack of leadership on K-12 education in Colorado, criticizing recent governors like John Hickenlooper and Jared Polis for neglecting academic standards. It highlights declining reading proficiency among students and contrasts current inaction with past governors like Roy Romer and Bill Owens, who prioritized education reforms.
- MSU Denver leaders hope former Gov. Roy Romer donation connects more of its students to policy and research
Roy Romer donated his gubernatorial archives and $2 million to Metropolitan State University Denver, affiliating his supported research institute with the university to enhance student opportunities in policy and research. The donation aims to provide research and leadership opportunities for diverse, lower-income students, aligning with Romer's history of establishing the university and promoting civic engagement.