When people are young, their dreams often feel certain and clearly defined. They imagine careers that fit neatly within what they know at the time — teacher, doctor, engineer, astronaut, something they can picture. Yet life has a way of revealing other paths. For Tasnim Ahmad ’21, MBA ’26, that moment of realization came when she reconsidered her long-sought passion to serve in healthcare.  Read more

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

Think about your last online purchase, a recent job application, or even scrolling through your social media feed. Artificial intelligence (AI) was likely part of that interaction. It curates recommendations, sorts through resumes, and decides what content we see online. As helpful as that sounds, it also raises important questions about fairness, privacy, and ethics.  Read more

As the merger between reality and the meta draws closer, the line between human connection and algorithmic mimicry is becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish. Across industries and social platforms, people are splitting into two camps. Some are fully embracing the shift, welcoming AI agents, automated chats, and emotionally intelligent tools as the future of connection.  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

On the last Thursday of April, more than 100 attendees came out to the CU Denver Business School’s Jake Jabs Event Center for the 24th annual THE CLIMB | Startup Pitch Competition. The evening event featured live pitch presentations from six CU Denver student teams, a distinguished panel of judges, and a gathering of Denver’s top business leaders, seasoned entrepreneurs, and most promising innovators.  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