The Difference - August 2022, Alumni News and Stories

Impact MBA student pursues her dreams in the face of uncertainty

Zeinab Rezaie is a scholar with The Fulbright Program, an ultramarathon runner, and the first Afghan woman to complete an Ironman triathlon. As she nears the completion of her MBA, Rezaie is focused on figuring out how she can empower women and girls back home in Afghanistan.

CSU alumna builds career at New Belgium Brewing

Two-time CSU alum Nora McCombs has worked at New Belgium Brewing for more than a decade. See how she got her dream job and learn what "business for a better world" means in the craft brewing industry.

From #vanlife to reality TV: Impact MBA grad turns passion into career

Katie Bessert has managed to turn van life into a full-time career. Here's a look at what she does in the industry, and tips for turning something you love into something you do for a living.

MBA alumna named Fort Collins City Manager

College of Business alumna Kelly DiMartino was recently appointed Fort Collins city manager. She says her Evening MBA helped supplement the decades of experience she gained in local government.

Giving to Make a Difference

Isamans' Gift Enables Career Management Center to Prepare Students for Dynamic Job Market

Our Career Management Center (CMC) is always striving to lead the pack, using technology to prepare graduates for the dynamic and ever-changing job market. Bob and Linda Isaman’s $250,000 gift will provide the resources the CMC needs to reach and exceed its goals.

Arthur Valdez establishes first-generation scholarship

As the first person in his family to go to college, Arthur Valdez, '92, knows the challenges that come with the territory. Now, he’s using what he’s learned in his career to mentor first-generation business students through a scholarship.

Accounting alum forms personal connections through scholarship

Steve Rosenberg, '74, did not begin his CSU career as planned, but that didn't stop him from finding success. Now, he forges connections through his scholarship to support students in their unique journeys.

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