National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the legacy of changemakers across the Latin American world. These stories, alongside those within the CU Denver Business School community, reveal determination, tenacity, service, authenticity, and grit.  The Business School’s own Yvonne Castellanos worked as the representative for the Hispanic community in Commerce City before opening a business with her husband, all while showcasing the transformative power of hard work and education.  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 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

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

Sitzmann, a CU Denver Business School professor of Management and Workforce Development Scholar, co-authored the Harvard Business Review article with Christopher Newport University’s Shoshona Schwartz and fellow CU Denver Business School professor Mary Lee Stansifer. The piece shed new light on the group’s previously published work within the peer-reviewed journal Business Horizons.   Read more

The finance realm is pivotal in catalyzing communities’ economic and social advancement. Companies like PNC exemplify this ethos through continuous efforts in corporate accountability and engagement within their community. With a cascade of initiatives unlike any other organization, PNC has consistently represented diverse populations while confronting socioeconomic obstacles head-on.  Read more

Navigating the workplace as a woman can be challenging, especially in industries where gender disparities persist. In such environments, classes like the CU Denver Business School’s Empowering Women in Business (EWiB) serve as invaluable resources, providing a platform for young women to gain insights, develop skills, and build networks to help them overcome barriers and thrive in their careers.  Read more