Real Estate and Construction Management Articles

Burns Student Spotlight: Melanie Leas Von Eschen

This issue’s student spotlight is Burns graduate student Melanie Leas Von Eschen. Melanie came to Burns because she wanted to round out her education and experience in the construction industry. She ended up with a leadership role in a Colorado ski town, and won a...

Burns Student Spotlight: Shawn Didde

This issue’s student spotlight is Burns graduate student Shawn Didde. As a Marine Corps veteran, Shawn has lived and worked in faraway places, but intentionally chose to attend graduate school in his home state of Colorado. While here, Shawn has embraced opportunities...

Burns School Creates New Mentorship Program

Burns School Creates New Mentorship Program

The Burns Mentorship Program launched in September, aiming to pair 20 students with industry mentors. The interest on both sides was so high, however, that the program ended up with 42 mentor/mentee pairings. Vivek Sah, director of the Burns School of Real Estate and...

Built for Success

Built for Success

The Construction Building Systems class lays the foundation for a career in the construction industry.

Burns Student Spotlight: Molly Goodman

Burns Student Spotlight: Molly Goodman

This issue’s student spotlight is Burns graduate student Molly Goodman. Molly’s ambition for advancing her career in real estate and capital markets parallels her love of the Colorado mountains and adventure. As a former semi-professional snowboard cross racer, she...

Fannie Mae Chief Economist Joins Burns Leadership Series

Fannie Mae Chief Economist Joins Burns Leadership Series

One of the country’s leading economists visited the University of Denver campus in October, a guest of the Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management. Doug Duncan, senior vice president and chief economist at Fannie Mae, drew an audience of...