The future is multicultural. All but three cities in the top 20 markets are already minority majorities, and the 2020 census predicts that America will be a minority-majority by 2046. The white market is getting older and smaller, and businesses need to adopt diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and multicultural practices to operate in a multicultural world.  Read more

Money can be a significant barrier to those seeking higher education. Scholarships provide students with much-needed support. Many CU Denver Lynx work full and part-time, support their families, and dedicate time to making a difference in their communities. CU Denver Business School is proud to host the 2025 Celebration of Success scholarship fundraising gala, opening doors and lowering barriers to success with the business community’s support.   Read more

Navigating the workplace as a woman can be challenging, especially in industries where gender disparities persist. In such environments, classes like the CU Denver Business School’s Empowering Women in Business (EWiB) serve as invaluable resources, providing a platform for young women to gain insights, develop skills, and build networks to help them overcome barriers and thrive in their careers.  Read more

Money talks. Diverse companies see a cash flow that is 2.5 times higher than their non-diverse counterparts. When leadership is diverse, companies can outperform their competitors and experience revenue increases. Committing to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requires buy-in and, for some organizations,  breaking the status quo. Community leaders Sabah Cambrelen, Ron Arguello, Michelle Campbell, and Shannon Jones shed some light on how to incorporate DEI practices into the hiring process during the latest event in CU Denver’s Multicultural Business Series.   Read more

Research shows that companies with diverse employees are more profitable and have higher customer numbers than their less-diverse counterparts, making CU Denver’s first annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Symposium both timely and essential. Several DEI practices can help create more inclusive companies within the business context. The Symposium’s keynote speaker, Captain Royce James, highlighted the framework for creating and sustaining diverse workforces.   Read more

Saturday, October 15, marks the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month, a period of recognition of the legacy of the Hispanics and celebration of the Hispanic culture in the United States. CU Denver is proud to have a diverse community composed, among many others, of Latinx individuals. At the Business School, Hispanic Heritage Month is another opportunity to support minorities and lower barriers to success.  Read more