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Few Surprises, and Fewer Optimists, in Economic Forecast

Oct. 5, 2022

The latest quarterly survey of Colorado business leaders may indicate we're nearing the bottom, but that's one of the few hopeful signs in the report.

Center Directors in the new Centers Suite.
A New Space for Casual Collisions

Sept. 30, 2022

The centers finally moved in together this fall, after years of separate residences. Center directors, from left to right: Mike Kercheval (CUREC), Kathryn Wendell (CESR), Brian Lewandowski (BRD) and Sheila Duffy (Burridge). Four of the Centers of Excellence at the Leeds School of Business now share a remodeled suite on...

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The Leeds Business Confidence Index (LBCI) Q4 2022

Sept. 28, 2022

Download The Leeds Business Confidence Index (LBCI) Q4 2022 Colorado business leaders expressed pessimism ahead of Q4 2022, recording the fourth-lowest index in the 20-year history of the Leeds Business Confidence Index driven by inflation, interest rates, the supply chain, and the workforce, among other factors. Looking two quarters ahead...

New students walk as parents cheer them on at orientation.
In a Class of Their Own: Leeds’ First-Years are Poised to Impress

Sept. 19, 2022

The Class of 2026 at Leeds is among the largest, most academically gifted and culturally diverse on record.

Burridge family members and Leeds staff pose at the Burridge Center's 25th anniversary celebration
Burridge Center Celebrates 25 Years of Student Impact

Sept. 13, 2022

Years of rich connections and experiences at Burridge have altered countless student futures. Burridge Center for Finance Program Director Matt Fleming, Associate Dean for Business & Government Relations Rich Wobbekind, Dick Burridge Jr., and Burridge Center Exectuive Director Sheila Duffy were among those who celebrated the center's 25th anniversary at...

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Pulling Rank: Continued Emphasis on Excellence Helps Leeds Shine in U.S. News

Sept. 12, 2022

For the fifth consecutive year, Leeds is ranked in the top 25 public schools by U.S. News & World Report.

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Play On: Podcast’s Second Season Boasts Impressive Speaker Lineup

Sept. 7, 2022

Alumni and faculty experts offer unique insights in venture capital, digital transformation, real estate and more.​ CEOs, venture capitalists, economic forecasters and thought leaders are packing the lineup for what promises to be an exciting second season of the Leeds Business Insights podcast , featuring discussions with influential members of...

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When Trust Goes Bust: New Research Offers Lessons on Culture, Crisis and Employee Performance

Sept. 6, 2022

One of Leeds' newest professors was recognized this summer with a Best Paper Award from the Academy of Management for his work on trust trajectories.

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Heads of the Class: Leeds Recruits an Impressive Group of Faculty from Top Business Schools

Aug. 22, 2022

Eleven new tenure-track professors, from the nation's best schools of business, joined Leeds this fall.

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Report: Colorado's Economy Outperforming Nation, but High Prices are Inflating Concerns

Aug. 10, 2022

Colorado remains a pace car for employment, even as business leaders are losing confidence amid inflation, tangled supply chains and interest rates.

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