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

Outstanding Undergraduate Awardees Isaac Stone, ‘24  BSBA Accounting & Information Systems  Born and raised in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, Isaac’s journey has been defined by service, resilience, and a drive for excellence. After graduating from Kealakehe High School in 2008, he enlisted in the Marine Corps, serving multiple tours in Afghanistan before transitioning to the Army in 2013.  Read more

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