Graduation season is finally here! Congratulations to those who are graduating, the work you’ve done these past years has laid the groundwork for exciting futures and promising careers. College presents a multitude of challenges outside of academics. From tuition costs to foreign languages and cultures, some students have extra hurdles to vault before they can walk across the stage.  Read more

At the annual 2025 Economic Forecast event, featuring Ellen Zentner ’95, Morgan Stanley’s Chief Economic Strategist, and Kate Watkins, Colorado State Demographer, one peculiar data point stood out: the Tooth Fairy is paying less. That surprising stat became a powerful baseline for a deeper discussion about shifting financial behaviour, demographic transitions, and the quiet but imminent redefinition of work itself.  Read more

College affordability may not be a buzzword phrase anymore, but the staggering gap between students and the cost of college is still on the rise. In 2023, 92% of students were worried they wouldn’t be able to pay for another semester of school. A study by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators found that nearly half of the 2,000 colleges examined were only affordable for students coming from families with an annual income of over $160,000.  Read more

As artificial intelligence becomes deeply embedded in business operations, this instrument challenges how employees complete tasks and how users perceive effort, trust, and purpose. This integration shifts AI from a mere tool to a collaborative partner, prompting firms with high Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) — defined by innovativeness, proactiveness, and risk-taking — to leverage AI as a strategic ally.  Read more

At the CU Denver Business School, diversity is more than a value — it’s present in every aspect of the university experience. This deep commitment to inclusivity and representation drew Shannon Jones ’00 to the campus. Reflecting on her time at the CU Denver Business School, Jones recalled how the university provided an environment where people from various walks of life could come together to learn and grow.  Read more

The CU Denver Business School is excited to announce the 2025 Alumni and Community Impact Award winners chosen because of their impact and outstanding efforts within the Business School, CU Denver, and the community. Congratulations to Ariana Lily Nikmanesh ’18, Jennifer Leitsch MBA, MS ’08, and Dan Dye, former CEO of Ardent Mills, for their outstanding achievements.  Read more

Challenges breed strength. CU Denver Business School alum Tanner Capulong ’23 forged an inspiring true story exemplifying that principle – from his maternal family’s Vietnam exodus to forging his path at UC Health. Capulong crafted excellence regardless of trials and tribulations. Capulong’s parents paved the way for his success well before he enrolled at CU Denver Business School.   Read more