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Dean Ikenberry speaks on creating an environment where we can all thrive

Aug. 25, 2016

With the new academic year underway and recognizing that what we do at Leeds and how we manage our academic programs and our culture also affects the university as a whole, I write to give you an update and address some of the issues you may have been hearing and reading about.

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The psychology of winning - why bronze medal winners seem happier than those who won silver. Dr. Pete McGraw discusses counterfactual thinking

Aug. 18, 2016

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Why do companies want your reviews? Dr. Philip Fernbach talks about how consumers view online ratings

Aug. 15, 2016

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Spotlight on SMµ÷½ÌËù Alumni: Tom Matthesen

Aug. 15, 2016

After 30 years in a very successful finance career, Tom Matthesen (Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance, class of ‘85) made a career change and became president of a social enterprise business, called THRIVE Farmers , in early 2016. THRIVE Farmers provides farmers globally with stable, predictable pricing using an innovative supply...

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Leeds MS Supply Chain Management achieves top 25 ranking

July 25, 2016

Gartner, the world's leading information technology research and advisory company, released its biennial list of the top 25 North American Supply Chain University Programs. The Leeds School of Business MS Supply Chain Program ranked at 22 and was also highlighted for its diverse, balanced program. In recent years, demand for...

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Colorado Secretary of State Q2 2016 Indicators Report

July 21, 2016

The Q2 2016 quarterly indicators report prepared by the Business Research Division for Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams shows that new business filings and existing entity renewals declined from the previous quarter, but increased versus the prior year. Download The Current CO SOS Q2 2016 Report

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The Leeds Business Confidence Index (LBCI) Q3 2016

June 20, 2016

Download The Leeds Business Confidence Index (LBCI) Q3 2016 The Leeds Business Confidence Index reported steady optimism ahead of Q3 2016, but expectations were lower for Q4. Read/Download the LBCI Q3 2016

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Gifts establish new capital markets program

May 17, 2016

A new SMµ÷½ÌËù program will enhance undergraduate curriculum offerings in property rights at the Leeds School of Business . Supported by an endowment of just over $2 million and an additional $1.2 million three-year operating support agreement from SMµ÷½ÌËù-Boulder alumni William and Jane Reynolds, the new Hernando...

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Leeds named one of top 15 sustainable MBA programs

May 13, 2016

Conscious Company Magazine has ranked the Leeds School of Business’ MBA program one of the top 15 impact-focused business programs in the U.S., due to its strong focus on social and environmental responsibility and affordable tuition. Out of 100 business schools, Leeds took 15th place as one of the best...

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Kercheval named executive director of SMµ÷½ÌËù Real Estate Center

April 13, 2016

David Ikenberry, dean of the Leeds School of Business at the SMµ÷½ÌËù, today announced the appointment of global business leader Michael P. Kercheval as executive director of the SMµ÷½ÌËù Real Estate Center (SMµ÷½ÌËùREC). The appointment is effective July 1. Kercheval is a past president and currently CEO...

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