Education is not one-size-fits-all. Technological advances, pressure from the pandemic, and shifting cultural views toward schooling have opened the door for more people to attend college in a way that works for them. These “non-traditional” students often have unique experiences that shape their educational journeys. As a wife, mother of three, and industrial entrepreneur, Carly Nevious broke the mold.  Read more

The Business School Alumni Network (BSAN) recently hosted its fall panel event, “Revolutionizing Business: The Transformative Impact of Technopreneurship,” with special guests Attorney General Phil Weiser, Managing Partner at Frost River Capital Rob Carpenter, MBA ’16 and Co-Founder of TechHubNow! Wendy Lea.  The panel recognized oft-held concerns about AI’s impact on jobs.  Read more

The future is multicultural. All but three cities in the top 20 markets are already minority majorities, and the 2020 census predicts that America will be a minority-majority by 2046. The white market is getting older and smaller, and businesses need to adopt diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and multicultural practices to operate in a multicultural world.  Read more

One of the greatest assets a university can have is an active and supportive alumni community. The CU Denver Business School is proud to boast a network of over 29,000 alumni. One alumnus, Kaitlin LaFlamme, MBA ’20, inspires through her unparalleled commitment to giving back to her community.  LaFlamme earned her undergraduate degree in finance from the University of Colorado Boulder but yearned for a more tailored experience.  Read more

“In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.” — Sun Tzu, The Art of War

Our traditional rationale for rising interest rates is to opt for safer investments like bonds and savings accounts. However, the latest research, led by CU Denver Business School faculty member, Dr. Yosef Bonaparte and his co-authors, has unveiled a surprising trend. It suggests that households defy this norm, increasingly venturing into the stock market and allocating more risky assets as interest rates rise.  Read more

Money can be a significant barrier to those seeking higher education. Scholarships provide students with much-needed support. Many CU Denver Lynx work full and part-time, support their families, and dedicate time to making a difference in their communities. CU Denver Business School is proud to host the 2025 Celebration of Success scholarship fundraising gala, opening doors and lowering barriers to success with the business community’s support.   Read more

Rich culture, historic cities, beautiful beaches, and educational opportunities. All of this and more await the CU Denver students who travel to Cuba each year. Accompanied by knowledgeable faculty, these students get to explore one of the most vibrant, energetic, and historically fascinating countries in the Western Hemisphere. To snag an insider scoop on what makes this island trip so special, the Business School met with Master of Science in International Business grad Kate Bittner, ‘23, and the trip’s faculty advisor, Dave Ruderman.   Read more