Humsini Acharya

Humsini Acharya's Impactful Path from the New Venture Challenge to Innovative Leadership

Feb. 8, 2024

Boulder, Colorado, known for its scenic beauty and vibrant community, has been the backdrop for the fascinating journey of Humsini Acharya , a local who not only grew up in Boulder but pursued an unconventional yet rewarding academic path. Humsini's journey began with uncertainty about career paths, a sentiment many...

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What Is One of the Biggest Risks Facing Business?

Feb. 6, 2024

Survey says: climate change CEOs are aware of the biggest risks facing their businesses and know the time is coming to course correct to remain viable. As a result, many are planning, undertaking, or completing actions to prepare their business to address one of the biggest risks and opportunities, climate...

First place team from 2024 IETC

Interdisciplinary Ethics Tech Competition

Feb. 3, 2024

Congrats to the First Place team at the 2024 Interdisciplinary Ethics Tech Competition! Pictured from left to right: Joshua Nunziato (Leeds professor), Sabrina Schatz (MENV student), Sydney Zirbel (Leeds student), Catie Pursifull (Law student), Emilee Calvin (Law student), Melanie Kay (Law Professor). This year's case problem involved the ethical, legal,...

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Green Finance Summit To Tackle Sustainability Questions

Feb. 1, 2024

The Burridge Center for Finance's annual conference is going green. At the Green Finance Summit, happening March 14 at Folsom Field's Byron R. White Stadium Club, speakers will delve into the complexities of navigating sustainability.

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Aryana Y. Nakhai (MBA’24)

Feb. 1, 2024

Aryana Nakhai always had her heart set on a career as an engineer. Now she's building an interdisciplinary skill set that will propel her career as a leader in the renewable energy industry.

Mark Woodard

Revolutionizing the Camper Van Market with Simplicity and Affordability

Feb. 1, 2024

In the heart of Ohio, Mark Woodard's entrepreneurial journey began with an unusual discovery and a Craigslist ad. At just eight years old, Mark began flipping items on craigslist as he rode his bike to McDonalds for the meetups. This early success sparked a lifelong passion for entrepreneurship, leading to...

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Future of Ethics Conference

Jan. 27, 2024

Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Lunch included. This conference will evaluate the future of ethics across society over the next few decades. This is part of DU's Ethics Matters series which looks to bring in content experts on important matters related to ethics. Leeds plans...

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Corporate Sustainability Certificate Helps Alum Land an ESG Job

Jan. 26, 2024

Graduating from The University of Arizona with a pre-med degree, a field she admittedly had no desire to pursue further in her career, Marisa Mendenhall (CESG ’22) has now successfully carved her way into the sustainability space with her work as Manager of Commercial Real Estate ESG Programs and the...

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Creative Distillation - Transcript for Episode 58: Jonathan Odde, Founder, The Burns Pub

Jan. 25, 2024

Stefani H 0:07 Welcome to another episode of Creative Distillation . Your hosts Jeff and Brad from the University of Colorado Boulder's Leeds School of Business , discuss entrepreneurship research while enjoying fine craft beverages. This time on Creative Distillation, Brad and Jeff conduct field research at The Burns Pub...

Laura Moore

Empowering Authenticity and Community Impact through Beauty and Business

Jan. 25, 2024

Graduating from college and facing the world at the age of 22 should mark a time of celebration and new beginnings. But for Laura Moore , this period came with the untimely passing of her mother. Suddenly, Laura found herself not only grappling with her grief but shouldering the responsibility...

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