Graduation season is finally here! Congratulations to those who are graduating, the work you’ve done these past years has laid the groundwork for exciting futures and promising careers. College presents a multitude of challenges outside of academics. From tuition costs to foreign languages and cultures, some students have extra hurdles to vault before they can walk across the stage.  Read more

At the annual 2025 Economic Forecast event, featuring Ellen Zentner ’95, Morgan Stanley’s Chief Economic Strategist, and Kate Watkins, Colorado State Demographer, one peculiar data point stood out: the Tooth Fairy is paying less. That surprising stat became a powerful baseline for a deeper discussion about shifting financial behaviour, demographic transitions, and the quiet but imminent redefinition of work itself.  Read more

On the last Thursday of April, more than 100 attendees came out to the CU Denver Business School’s Jake Jabs Event Center for the 24th annual THE CLIMB | Startup Pitch Competition. The evening event featured live pitch presentations from six CU Denver student teams, a distinguished panel of judges, and a gathering of Denver’s top business leaders, seasoned entrepreneurs, and most promising innovators.  Read more

College affordability may not be a buzzword phrase anymore, but the staggering gap between students and the cost of college is still on the rise. In 2023, 92% of students were worried they wouldn’t be able to pay for another semester of school. A study by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators found that nearly half of the 2,000 colleges examined were only affordable for students coming from families with an annual income of over $160,000.  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

Women face workplace challenges not faced by their male counterparts. Inadequate support systems, social constraints, and underrepresentation in key fields are only some hurdles women in business must overcome. To support the diverse future of business, the CU Denver Business School offers an Empowering Women in Business course, which couples instruction with mentorship to empower the next generation of business leaders.  Read more