As the merger between reality and the meta draws closer, the line between human connection and algorithmic mimicry is becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish. Across industries and social platforms, people are splitting into two camps. Some are fully embracing the shift, welcoming AI agents, automated chats, and emotionally intelligent tools as the future of connection.  Read more

As artificial intelligence becomes deeply embedded in business operations, this instrument challenges how employees complete tasks and how users perceive effort, trust, and purpose. This integration shifts AI from a mere tool to a collaborative partner, prompting firms with high Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) — defined by innovativeness, proactiveness, and risk-taking — to leverage AI as a strategic ally.  Read more

“In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.” — Sun Tzu, The Art of War

Our traditional rationale for rising interest rates is to opt for safer investments like bonds and savings accounts. However, the latest research, led by CU Denver Business School faculty member, Dr. Yosef Bonaparte and his co-authors, has unveiled a surprising trend. It suggests that households defy this norm, increasingly venturing into the stock market and allocating more risky assets as interest rates rise.  Read more

The Business School Alumni Network (BSAN) and the Sustainable Business Advisory Council recently hosted “Empowering Businesses to Make the Climate Transition”, a webinar to address how businesses making the climate transition can drive growth, enhance resilience, and foster a positive impact on both climate and society. .  The panel, led by Robert Hobbins, Assistant Professor of Sustainability at the CU Denver Business School, included Jennifer Leitsch, MS ‘04, Managing Director for Climate Change and Sustainability at EY , Clint Hughey, Director of Impact at Snooze Eater, and Matt Rush, MBA ‘04, Director of Federal Business Development at NORESCO.  Read more

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