Since 2007, the Rocky Mountain Cable Association has hosted their annual case competition, the Cable Apprentice. This year, the competition featured student teams from CU Denver, University of Colorado – Colorado Springs, and the University of Denver.  The winners of the Spring 2020 competition were Jessica Olvera, Vasanth Rajasekar, and Chantelle Stevenson who competed as Peak Consulting, the team representing CU Denver Business School. “Through this experience I have gained a deeper understanding of the cable industry and the challenges of progress in a drastically changing business,” said team member Jessica Olvera. Peak Consulting was one of three teams of three people who made it to the finals.  Read more

What drives student Daniel Rivera-Ibarra is quite personal.  “I grew up in a lower middle-class family, which inspired my focus in real estate,” Daniel said. “Specifically, I want to help Hispanic families attain their first home, by helping them understand the financial side and guiding them through the complicated process.” What home looks like for Daniel’s family partly explains how he developed a passion for real estate.  Read more

Why should you join a club? Student clubs and organizations are a great way to get involved on campus. Joining can connect you with like-minded individuals, people in the same career paths or programs, and also push you out of your comfort zone. Clubs focus on a variety of topics: academic, cultural, faith/spiritual, service, professional development, and more.  Read more

Snowy days are wonderful, and we are fortunate to get so many of them here in Colorado. Nothing is better than curling up with a warm cup of coffee and watching the snow fall, except maybe going outside for a snowball fight. But if you’re on campus and looking for a way to enjoy the snow between classes or before heading home for the day, consider taking some time downtown to enjoy our beautiful city in the snow.  Read more

Choosing CU Denver Hassan Mustefa, a senior with a Human Resources major, is happy he chose CU Denver because of the diversity he has found here. CU Denver is one of the most diverse schools in Colorado, with students of color representing 60% of new freshmen and 48% of undergraduates. It’s also one of the more affordable accredited business school in the state, which Hassan says made the choice easy for him. Hassan also knew that CU Denver is a school with a valuable name and brand.  Read more

For Stanley Unruh, choosing the CU Denver Business School was a “no brainer.” In making his decision, he considered the value of the degree and CU Denver’s location in downtown Denver. He also knew he wanted to step away from what everyone else was doing in his small hometown. Stanley took advantage of WUE, the Western Exchange Program, and most of his credits from community college transferred here.  Read more

This fall semester, two undergraduate and two graduate students were awarded the coveted Business School Outstanding Student award. These students were nominated by professors at the CU Denver Business School for demonstrating excellent drive, academic performance, and their commitment to success. Each student’s unique journey is a testament to their resilience, hard work, and triumph.

Pragadeesh Ravindran

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