The Future is Now: Leeds’ 2024 in Review
Reaching new heights in real estate
A groundbreaking $13 million gift cemented the newly named Michael A. Klump Center for Real Estate, transforming Leeds’ real estate education for generations to come. Leading-edge programs and partnerships, underscored by real-world experience, will inspire a new group of trailblazing professionals and thought leaders in the dynamic world of real estate.
New benchmarks for excellence
Soaring admissions and ambitious growth marked Leeds’ track record of accomplishments in 2024, further solidifying our reputation as a leading business school. Notably, retention rates rose to an impressive 96 percent, meaning students come to Leeds and stay to complete their degrees. And Leeds continues to attract world-class talent, naming 12 new Faculty Scholars this year.
60 years of insights
Leeds’ Business Research Division hosted its 60th annual Colorado Business Economic Outlook in December, providing the state's business community with an invaluable preview of what to expect in the year ahead. Despite a complex national and global economic landscape, Colorado’s economy is expected to grow in 2025.
Popular Stories in 2024
Leading Research & Innovation
CUriosity: Should you trust 5-star reviews?
As the holiday shopping season ramps up, Nicholas Reinholtz, assistant professor of marketing in the Leeds School of Business, delves into the question: “Should you trust 5-star reviews?”
Faces of Leeds
Faces of Leeds celebrates the incredible individuals who are doing what it takes to make a difference in the world.
Faces of Leeds Snapshots
In the new Faces of Leeds Snapshots series, meet some of the fascinating members of the Leeds community.
From the Magazine
Our annual Business at Leeds magazine is never just “business as usual.” This year’s issue incorporates a high-energy design refresh and is packed with powerful stories that showcase Leeds’ dedication to sustainability, innovation and interdisciplinary excellence.
Well Attuned
Leeds Business Insights Podcast returned with season four, sharing cutting-edge perspectives on timely topics and actionable insights to help you navigate the evolving world of business.
So far, we've talked with Leeds researcher Jason Thatcher about how to reduce stress around technology, discussed an innovative way alumna Jamie Saunders is trying to make homeownership more attainable and learned about moral flexibility in politics in conversation with Assistant Professor Ethan Poskanzer.
Powerful Participation
Through volunteering, mentorship and philanthropy, Leeds alumni and friends played a vital role in fiscal year 2023-24, helping us educate and empower the next generation of business leaders. They found countless ways to engage with Leeds and make a difference.
$6.2 million
awarded in record-breaking scholarships
8,030 alumni and friends
engaged with Leeds through volunteering, communications, events & giving
17
newly funded faculty scholars