Rapid artificial intelligence (AI) advancements are transforming various industries, including education. At the University of Colorado Denver Business School, faculty members are deeply engaged in exploring the implications and opportunities of AI in education. Dawn Gregg, PhD, a CU Denver Business School professor, integrates AI into all her courses. She demonstrates how educational institutions can prepare students for an AI-driven workplace.  Read more

Cybersecurity demands are evident, with a singular fault resulting in cataclysmal consequences. Given the rapidly growing nature of cybersecurity and its ever-evolving threats, remaining up-to-date can be a challenge. This causes bottlenecks in the traditional education system, as it is not structured in a way conducive to these concerns. But what if learning how to defend against threats was more like playing an immersive video game?  Read more

Energy powers all aspects of modern life, from lighting homes to fueling transportation. Yet, students might not consider the complex systems and tradeoffs behind everyday energy usage. Dr. Michael J. Orlando’s winding career has offered him an insider’s perspective on the energy industry, from executing field projects to examining high-level policy and economics issues.  Read more

Many individuals derive their passion for work from within themselves. Instead of merely working for a paycheck, they find genuine joy in the work itself. This drive to succeed through enjoyment, known as intrinsic motivation, is increasingly prominent in today’s workplaces. It goes beyond mere routine; it entails finding fulfillment in what one does, resulting in persistence and positive job performance.  Read more

Since its inception in November 2022, ChatGPT is rapidly becoming an integral part of people’s lives. Thanks to its dialogue format, the generative pre-trained transformer can help write texts, codes, budget, and so on. With this many capabilities and the rapidity with which it is disrupting industries, this technological advancement is both daunting and exciting, particularly in academia.  Read more

On October 18 and 20, 2022, undergraduate students from the University of Colorado Denver Business School took part in the VF Ethics Case Competition sponsored by VF Corporation. The case competition took place at VF’s headquarters in Denver, CO. Eight student teams with four or five students from Ira Selkowitz’s Business Law and Ethics class at CU Denver competed in this competition.  Read more

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CU Denver’s Information Systems Department held their annual Business Leaders with an Edge Webinar on Tuesday, October 12. Hosted by Information System department chair, Dawn Gregg and mediated by Cynthia Wright, cybersecurity expert and veteran, this was the first time the event has been hosted virtually. The event featured five top C-Level executives from the Denver Metro area including: Mike Feliton, Marina Johnson, Joshua Pinkert, Sujan Turlapaty, and Christian Winward.  Read more