Philip Fernbach TedEX talk
Leeds professor among affiliates speaking at TEDx conference in Denver

June 29, 2017

Leeds assistant professor, Philip Fernbach will be presenting at TEDxMileHigh on July 7-8. Fernbach’s talk will focus on his book and the illusion that people know more than they actually do. Among the 20 other speakers, are Boulder affiliates, ATLAS Instructor Arielle Hein, and Author David Baron.

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Faculty member receives integrity award

June 15, 2017

Doug Bennett, Leeds Management and Entrepreneurship faculty member, was honored with the Integrity Award. Doug, a former Airborne Ranger Infantry officer with a Bronze Star and Purple Heart, was recognized for representing the values and ideals in the Honor Code.

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Dr. Christina Lacerenza named 2017 Chancellor’s postdoctoral fellows

June 8, 2017

Dr. Christina Lacerenza has received a 2017 Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship. Christina will be joining the Management and Entrepreneurship program at Leeds, exploring effective leadership methods as it relates to speech and gender. Visit the postdoctoral affairs program to learn more about Christina and the other postdoctoral fellows.

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Leeds alumna featured in Inc. cover story on entrepreneurs and design

June 2, 2017

Sarah Kauss (Acct ‘97) is the face of the June 2017 issue of Inc. Magazine. With $100 million in sales last year, S’well, the water bottle company she founded in 2010, is the fastest growing woman-owned company in the nation. Learn more about Sarah’s journey from accountant to successful entrepreneur in Inc.

Dr. Sharon Matusik, Dean of the Leeds School of Business
Sharon Matusik named dean of Leeds School of Business

May 30, 2017

Dr. Sharon F. Matusik has been appointed the permanent dean of Leeds by the University of Colorado’s Provost, Russell L. Moore. Dr. Matusik has been serving as the interim dean since January 2017, and she assumes the permanent role Thursday. Throughout 2017, Matusik has been instrumental in driving strategy and...

Graduating seniors Jake Hurwitz and Nathan Moses
Graduating Leeds Scholar co-founds startup to support student entrepreneurs

May 12, 2017

Jake Hurwitz and his business partner Nathan Moses, both graduating from Boulder this week, co-founded a company that supports student entrepreneurs through multimedia efforts including webinars, podcasts, and mentor-driven workshops. The company was voted one of the top startups to watch in 2017 by Built in Colorado.

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Professor Philip Fernbach discusses cognitive biases and public speaking success for Inc.

May 9, 2017

To aspiring leaders seeking advice, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says not to be a know-it-all, but a “learn-it-all.” Cognitive scientists including Philip Fernbach, Assistant Professor of Marketing in the Leeds School of Business, agree with Nadella, saying that simply being aware of inherent biases is the key to excelling in both business and life.

Multicultural Business Student Association Academic Awards Banquet
Students honored at diversity awards banquet

May 8, 2017

Each year the Multicultural Business Student Association (MBSA) honors students and recognizes their achievements with this academic awards banquet. The theme of this year’s banquet was empowering each other and embracing differences – an opportunity to recognize the value of diversity in achieving excellence. One of the highlights from the...

Leeds winning real estate team takes photo with trophy
Leeds reclaims Rocky Mountain Challenge trophy in real estate challenge

May 8, 2017

Leeds reclaimed the top spot in this year’s National Association of Industrial and Office Properties ( NAIOP) Rocky Mountain Challenge real estate competition . The winning team was composed of four Leeds’ MS real estate students, two MBA students, and one master of urban and regional planning student. The team,...

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alumni open café in Leeds during finals week

May 1, 2017

Coffee is returning to Leeds! Method Roasters, run by local entrepreneurs and Buff alumni, Alex Rawal and Kade Gianinetti will open a café, with a targeted grand opening set for the week of May 8 in the Koelbel building near the current business library. The café will remain open throughout...

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