Diversity & Inclusion

Dear Leeds community, It has been a heart wrenching two weeks. Having to bear witness to the brutal killing of George Floyd in concert with other acts of violence against Black people across the country, many communities including our own have been left to deal with the resulting pain, anguish,...

‘Inclusifying’ may be the most important thing leaders can do in this moment of extreme workplace change. Ensuring that diverse teams feel engaged, empowered, accepted and valued could mean the difference between getting through COVID-19 intact—or not. With the launch of her new book, “ Inclusify: How to Maximize Uniqueness...

The Leeds MBA Women’s Webinar showcases an incomparable experience for women. A turning point for last year’s admitted MBAs, the 2019 inaugural Leeds MBA Women’s Weekend event convinced many women that the Leeds School of Business, with its dedication to their success, was the right place for them. This year,...

The YWCA Boulder County honored Kristi Ryujin, associate dean of graduate programs at Leeds School of Business, with their Community Impact Maker Award at a local ceremony on March 7. The YWCA Community Impact Maker Award recognizes a community leader who is committed to creating a “more equitable, inclusive and...

Last week, Leeds held its first Future Women in Business event, which was hosted by the undergraduate Women in Business club and the Office of Career Strategy. Eighth graders from Coal Ridge and Longs Peak Middle Schools spent the day experiencing what life might be like as a Leeds student,...

New research from Leeds Associate Professor Stefanie K. Johnson is helping Hubble Space Telescope create space for more lead women scientists. Johnson and co-author Jessica Kirk from the University of Memphis analyzed data from 16 application cycles for the Hubble Space Telescope project and found that women lead scientists were...

While appearances should not matter when applying for a job, unfortunately, they do. Studies show that attractiveness positively benefits both men and women job candidates, garnering attractive individuals more job offers, higher salaries and incomes, and better reviews. However, research also shows that attractiveness can negatively impact women when applying...