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

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

The meaning of education and its teaching continues to evolve as the world changes. Due to this, the generational divide often seems as pronounced as ever. Values, experiences, and perspectives can create rifts between the young and older populations. However, the story of Gloria and Isabel defies these societal rifts, their mother-daughter bond, a powerful testament to how the shared pursuit of education can unite even the most disparate generations.  Read more

International bestselling author Ernie Zelinski once wrote, “Trust not what inspires other members of society to choose as a career. Trust what inspires you.” Feeling impassioned and inspired about one’s work is a dream that many strive for, but it is easier said than done. Going where curiosity leads takes tenacity and a willingness to jump off the deep end. Ariana Lily Nikmanesh ‘18 has made that leap and uses her interests and enthusiasm to forge her path.   Read more

The end of tax season means finances and the economy are on everyone’s mind, but have you ever considered economic inequalities? Currently, women and people of color have less access to the economy. Despite social advances that mean women don’t need to marry, married women are richer than their single counterparts. Many barriers prevent equal access to the economy, and to analyze these barriers, and how to overcome them, Danielle Shoots, ‘08, and Councilwoman Shontel Lewis joined CU Denver’s Empowering Women in Business course to host an open discussion.   Read more

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