CU Denver Business School launched an exclusive event, “Leadership Takes Flight,” piloted by Oscar Munoz, former CEO of United Airlines. Joelle Martinez, CEO of the Latino Leadership Institute, moderated, providing invaluable insights into Munoz’s remarkable journey, his philosophy on leadership, and what resilience in one’s authentic self can achieve.   Read more

At The heart of CU Denver Business School is a diverse community comprised of people from different backgrounds and experiences. Many of those people are individuals who immigrated from their home country after facing many challenges. And they all have one thing in common—the tenacious determination to create a better future for themselves and their families. Nagbe Nyenswah, MS ‘20, is one of them.  Read more

CU Denver Alumna and Colorado native Celiena Adcock took life by the steering wheel, literally and figuratively. As Head of Retail, Auto, and Gaming at Uber Advertising, she is leading a strategic ad sales team. Adcock’s other driving forces, chiefly yoga and travel, have added work/life integration to her storied career trajectory. She continues to go the distance, inspiring passion to make strides in marketing and shape the next generation of innovators.  Read more

In an increasingly globalized world, it is now more important than ever for those looking to enter the business world to be prepared to meet the demands of the global market. The CU Denver Business School highlights its commitment to preparing students for the global workforce with the motto, “Denver Built, Global Ready.” One alumni who exemplifies this motto is Zakaria Hagig, BA ‘19.   Read more

Coloradans love cracking open a craft beer while camping, skiing, or just hanging out. With over 400 craft breweries across the state, it’s safe to say that beer is a significant part of Colorado’s culture. As a Colorado native, Karen Hertz, MBA ’05, grew up immersed in beer culture. The Business School alumna identifies herself as a craft beer lover and spent several years working for Coors, one of the biggest beer brands in America.   Read more

Americans may be familiar with the “The Great Breakup.” This term encapsulates one of the biggest trends in U.S. workplaces, where more and more women are leaving their corporate jobs to pursue their dreams and start entrepreneurial careers. According to Lean In in the 2022 Women in Workplace report (the largest study on the state of women in corporate America), 43% of women leaders are burned out from management responsibilities and unsustainable workloads.  Read more

Let’s face it, approaching your manager can be scary. Everyone has had a boss or manager they wish they could have given feedback to, but those who are higher up can feel untouchable. Bring in, “managing up”, a concept that embraces new corporate norms. The CU Denver Business School Alumni Association (BSAN) hosted Pattie Money, Owner & CEO of Pinnacle Leadership to present “The Art of Managing Up” to explain the concept and provide insight on how to successfully implement it.   Read more