Chris Kelley has risen to a senior role in the banking industry, despite an accident that left him paralyzed.
DEI Articles
Online MBA Alumna Changes the Future of Underserved Communities
Land planner Thuy Turner exposes middle school students to neighborhood revitalization projects.
Daniels Helps Fund MBA Student Participation in Affinity Conferences
Two students advanced their careers and found camaraderie through conferences for Hispanic and veteran professionals.
Five Ways to Build a ‘Culture of Opportunity’
Staring down a surprise $26,000 bill after his first semester in college, Terrence Cummings was certain his dream of higher education was dashed. He persevered, using that experience as his career North Star. Now his goal is to ensure that money alone isn’t the reason people can’t return to school. Cummings is the chief opportunity officer at Denver educational technology unicorn Guild, a career opportunity platform that is building a “future of work that works for everyone.” On this episode of the Voices of Experience podcast, Cummings details the journey that took him from dreaming about film production to helping millions of Americans progress in their jobs. He also shares how a chance encounter involving burgers and fries helped flip his own career.
Table of Contents
0:59: A fake scholarship and a real $26,000 bill
3:16: Ensuring that others don’t face that same nightmare
4:10: How to create a “culture of mobility”
6:27: The role of storytelling in career progression
7:36: Hamburgers and leadership lessons
12:50: How to remove luck from career and personal growth
17:21: Attributes of a good coach
18:27: “I would break the cycle of poverty in my family”
21:20: Show notes and credits
‘Unicorn’ MBA Student Centers Identity in Business Degree
On the business world’s biggest stages, Strother Gaines is determined to play himself.
Study Shows Academic Bias in Entrepreneurship
Research from Daniels faculty shows minorities and their experiences are marginalized.
How Classes and Networking Can Lead to ‘Radical Changes’
A nonprofit created by a Daniels student is collecting donations for people experiencing homelessness.
Research: Why Aren’t More Native American Students Attending College?
Executive PhD student Gwen Almodovar conducts research on why more Native American students aren’t attending college.
Research: Why Do Some Resist Microaggression Training?
Executive PhD student Kelly Watson explores ways to make training more effective.