Benjamin Burney

From Cleats to Canvas: Benjamin Burney's Transition from Athlete to Art Advocate

Feb. 22, 2024

From the plains of Tulsa, Oklahoma, to the streets of New York, and finally settling into the vibrant art scene of Denver, the journey of Benjamin Burney who has traversed the realms of athleticism, academia, and artistry embodies a tale of relentless pursuit and transformation. His athletic abilities shone through...

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Daniels Fund 2024 National Case Competition

Feb. 21, 2024

Congrats to the Leeds undergrad team who took first place against fierce competition in the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Case Competition! This year is the first time a Leeds team has won the event. We are bringing home a traveling trophy already engraved with our school as the 2024 champion...

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Jamie Gardner (Bus ’95): The Value of Diverse Career Experiences

Feb. 19, 2024

In an insightful discussion with Jamie Gardner (Bus ’95), CESR Advisory Board member and current Head of Strategic Programs with Google, she dives into her elaborate career journey, offers valuable advice for students seeking careers in sustainability, and her desire for more people to share their sustainability stories. A Collection...

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John Helmers (MBA’07)

Feb. 16, 2024

John Helmers actively pursues the path less traveled. As director of the Graduate Career Management office at Leeds, he encourages students to do the same.

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Empowering Innovators: The Path to Entrepreneurial Success at CU Boulder through the NVL Program

Feb. 15, 2024

Embarking on an entrepreneurial journey is a thrilling experience that goes beyond merely establishing a business. The entrepreneurial journey involves a blend of creativity, problem-solving and strategic thinking. At the heart of this entrepreneurial pursuit are several key elements that aspiring entrepreneurs at the University of Colorado (CU) Boulder are...

Jason Thatcher

Leeds Welcomes a Juggernaut in Information Systems to its Faculty

Feb. 14, 2024

Considered the most prolific researcher in IS, Jason Thatcher is most proud of his work with PhD students.

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The Importance of Networking

Feb. 9, 2024

By Cecilia Tarlas The Spring semester is underway, and companies are in the midst of hiring for internships and full time positions for the summer. It is the season of career fairs, networking, interviews, and figuring out your summer plans. Learning to put yourself out there into the community, meet...

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How to Stand Out in Any Application: Aligning Strengths with Passion

Feb. 9, 2024

By Michael Bortnowski Today’s job market has become a bit tricky, especially for someone navigating their first position out of college. Certain firms are laying employees off, others are still hiring quickly. Are we in a recession? Is one just around the corner? The list of questions seems longer than...

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Keeping Up With The Joneses — The Young Alumni Perspective

Feb. 9, 2024

By Alex Freimuth, CPA You may have heard the phrase “Keeping up with the Joneses”. The idea is that the vast majority of us constantly compare ourselves to our peers. The phrase is most commonly associated with the invisible competition among neighbors, who feel the need to have a bigger...

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Creative Distillation - Transcript for Episode 59: Unpublished! Jeff's Secret Research Into Public-Private Partnerships

Feb. 8, 2024

Stefani H 0:07 Welcome to another episode of creative distillation. Your hosts Jeff and Brad from the University of Colorado boulders lead School of Business, discuss entrepreneurship research while enjoying fine craft beverages. Previously on creative distillation, Brad and Jeff conducted field research at the burns pub, a truly authentic...

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