The road to leadership rarely comes with a clear map. For Kelly Mackey MBA ’08 Chief Financial Officer at RTD, it started with curiosity and a quiet determination to figure things out one step at a time. As a first-generation college student and a woman navigating fast-moving and often male-dominated spaces, she discovered early that growth comes from movement, whether it is through staying open-minded, asking questions, or finding confidence in the process of learning.  Read more

Is an MBA still worth it? This question resonates louder now than ever, especially as professionals reconsider the value of advanced business degrees in a rapidly evolving economy. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the landscape for MBAs has shifted dramatically, prompting professionals to critically reevaluate their expectations for graduate education. Today, they’re looking beyond the prestige of traditional degrees.  Read more

DENVER, CO [June 09, 2025] – The University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) is excited to announce the launch of its Executive MBA program in Aviation, co-branded with Denver International Airport (DEN), one of aviation’s busiest global hubs. Kicking off in January 2026, the Executive MBA in Aviation will be the world’s first degree for leaders and aspiring executives that spans the entire aviation ecosystem.   Read more

Higher education is often the vehicle to pursue a dream job and a brighter future. College also provides key networking and personal development opportunities rarely found elsewhere. However, rising costs can make college less accessible. The CU Denver Business School is proud to support students from diverse backgrounds, alleviating financial burdens through scholarships.  Read more

What if business wasn’t just about profit, but about purpose? For Christian Andrade, MBA ’21, that’s never been hypothetical. This principle has guided every chapter of his journey, from educating clients in the banking world to leading strategic communications for the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) and helping nearly 20 family members build new lives in the US.  Read more

CU Denver Alumna and Colorado native Celiena Adcock took life by the steering wheel, literally and figuratively. As Head of Retail, Auto, and Gaming at Uber Advertising, she is leading a strategic ad sales team. Adcock’s other driving forces, chiefly yoga and travel, have added work/life integration to her storied career trajectory. She continues to go the distance, inspiring passion to make strides in marketing and shape the next generation of innovators.  Read more