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Claire McCollough celebrates with the trophy at the Alteryx competition.
Driven to Succeed: Leeds Student Wins Global Racing-Inspired Alteryx Competition

June 6, 2022

Claire McCollough is the first college student to win the event, a year after placing fifth overall. Claire McCollough celebrates with the Grand Prix trophy at the conclusion of the race. 'I could tell I improved dramatically from last year,' she says. 'Seeing that level of improvement alone would have...

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Podcast: A Matter of Natural Selection

June 1, 2022

The market for natural and organic products has been gaining steam for years now, but all that growth means it’s not just enough to be passionate about your purpose. On this episode of the Leeds Business Insights podcast , Heather Kennedy—an instructor at Leeds and a former leader with Fresh...

Libby Duane leans on a stairwell in a conference center.
At Alteryx, Scholarships are ‘Our Responsibility’ to Help Aspiring Leaders Develop Skills for Changing Workplaces


May 27, 2022

The software company's co-founder says businesses need graduates who aren't intimidated by data.

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Dean Sharon Matusik to Leave CU Boulder for Position in Michigan

May 19, 2022

Dean Sharon Matusik of the Leeds School of Business has accepted a dean position at the University of Michigan. Her final day at CU Boulder will be June 30. Provost Russell Moore announced today that Leeds School of Business Dean Sharon Matusik has accepted the Edward J. Frey Dean of...

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So Nice, They Won it Twice: Leeds Earns 2nd Straight NAIOP Challenge Victory

May 13, 2022

When it comes to NAIOP’s annual Rocky Mountain Real Estate Challenge, the Leeds School of Business at the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Boulder is really building something. For the second year in a row, Leeds graduate students studying real estate won the competition, which involves pitching projects for a particular development...

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Podcast: Lights. Camera. Strategy

May 13, 2022

Getting people off their couches and into movie theaters was hard enough before the pandemic made moviegoing a health risk. But it’s a challenge Jim Packer (Bus’85) has embraced. Packer, president of worldwide TV and digital distribution at Lionsgate, visited the Leeds Business Insights podcast to talk about the company’s...

Kai Larsen in a jacket and scarf, standing in the open Rustandy Building atrium.
Leeds Professor Honored as Outstanding Mentor

May 11, 2022

For Kai Larsen, teaching is about giving students the skills that help them throughout their careers and lives. Kai Larsen was recognized as an Outstanding Mentor at graduation. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ say his ability to present complex topics in practical ways makes him an excellent teacher and advisor. Kai Larsen , an...

Clark Jones, in a suit, makes a point in the front of a crowded classroom. Other students look back to see the student Clark is talking to.
In Career Chat, Disney Exec Says it’s a Small World—So Be Sure to Network

May 10, 2022

Women in Finance club welcomes two leaders to campus to share insights on career success.​​ Clark Jones (Acct’91), a vice president at Disney, answers a question from a student in the back of the room. ‘In your career, don’t be afraid to take chances and make moves,’ Jones told students...

Graduates in a packed Macky Auditorium
‘You Are a Category of One,’ Speaker Tells Graduates at Leeds Commencement

May 6, 2022

Ceremonies challenged newest alumni to leverage the skills won during the pandemic to create impact in business and society.​​ A graduate waves to her family during the undergraduate commencment ceremomy, held at the CU Events Center. Below, Atul Raguveer, Leeds Student Government president, returns to his seat after giving his...

Portrait of Curtis Sears, with his arms crossed, in a student lounge.
Teaching Excellence Award Honors Sears, ‘A Joy to Work With and Learn From’

May 6, 2022

Winner of 2022 Frascona Award came to teaching late, but has created outsized impact on the lives of students.​ At commencement, Curtis Sears was named winner of the Frascona Teaching Excellence Award by Leeds students. Sears was a finalist for the award, presented to a professor who creates lasting impact...

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