The Difference - September 2025

Impact MBA alum Scott LoMurray

Impact MBA alum named among 100 most influential people in health

Scott LoMurray was named to Time magazine’s 2025 list of the 100 most influential people in health in recognition of his work to further a groundbreaking model for teen suicide prevention.

LoMurray is CEO of Sources of Strength, an organization whose business plan he honed and scaled while pursuing his MBA at the College of Business.

The Time100 Health list is broken down into five categories — titans, innovators, pioneers, leaders and catalysts — with LoMurray dubbed a catalyst for "helping teens thrive."

Three College of Business alumni receive CSU's Distinguished Alumni Awards

Each year, CSU celebrates a group of alumni who have not only earned professional accolades but made significant contributions to the University and their communities. Three alumni of the College of Business — Maya Seigel, Kevin Keefe and Lisa Hackard — received awards in the 2025 cycle.

Siegel (’22) earned the Distinguished Graduate of the Last Decade Award, Keefe (’81) received the Jim and Nadine Henry Award, and Lisa Hackard (’97) was named this year's College of Business Honor Alumna. Congrats to our outstanding alumni!

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CSU's Online MBA has been ranked #25 in North America by QS Symonds.

Online MBA breaks into Top 25 in North America, Top 15 for U.S. publics

The College's Online MBA has been named No. 25 in North America by QS Quacquarelli Symonds and achieved the No. 14 spot among public institutions in the United States. Distinct from other competitive rankings, QS emphasizes employers’ sentiment on alumni preparedness, using feedback from more than 36,000 professionals worldwide.

College's sustainability commitment earns it 'transforming' rating

For the fourth consecutive year, the College was named a “transforming” institution by the Positive Impact Rating, an annual international report that recognizes schools’ societal impact and commitment to sustainability. The rating places the College at Level 4 out of five possible levels — one of only seven U.S. schools to achieve that status.

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Enroll in the Online MBA and earn your MBA on your terms

With an Online MBA from the College of Business, you can confidently commit to earning your MBA without compromising the life you have or quality of your degree. You’ll earn the same, fully accredited degree as those earning their MBA on campus, with flexibility in course timing and delivery. 

Alumni of CSU's Fort Collins campus are eligible for a 15% tuition benefit. Visit our website to learn more about the Online MBA.

Dr. Elizabeth Cowle works with some students in the Mosaic MBA classroom.
Impact MBA students pose for a photo in front of a solar panel during a day of fieldwork.

Become a leader in sustainable business practices with an Impact MBA

The College's Impact MBA demonstrates that business can be a force for good. This STEM-designated sustainable business MBA program prepares students to implement and manage sustainability initiatives within organizations and create lasting organizational change. 

This in-person, 16-month program delivers experiential learning opportunities to help you gain the skills you need to make an impact. Learn more on our website.

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CSU homecoming and family weekend is October 16-18 in 2025.

Join us Oct. 18 at the College of Business' homecoming tailgate

Celebrate CSU's Homecoming and Family Weekend with the College of Business at our homecoming tailgate! Come and enjoy music, food, drinks and homecoming festivities before the Rams take on Hawai’i.

The tailgate is 1-4:30 p.m. Oct. 18. Find us within the Ram Walk Tailgate on the corner of Meridian Avenue and Hughes Way! The event is free, but registration is required.

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