Journey from CU Denver to Oracle
Ariana Nikmanesh put her passion for marketing to good use. During her time at the CU Denver Business School, she was deeply involved in various areas of the college.
Options in Downtown Denver
Ariana chose CU Denver because of the diversity of the students and degree options.
Making Connections in Denver
Because CU Denver’s campus is in the heart of Denver, Ariana was able to connect with businesses downtown.
Guidance with Ariana's Future
With the help of Sue Wyman, the director of Business Career Connections (BCC), Ariana improved her business written & presentational skills.
Voice for the Students
Community involvement is important to Ariana.
Study Abroad in Japan
As a junior, Ariana was able to travel to Japan with CU Denver as part of the Kakehashi Building Bridges program.
Marketing to Millennials
Through her experience with the National Millennial Community, Ariana has had the opportunity to develop marketing strategies for Fortune 500 companies.
Representing Women
Ariana is passionate about women's rights and women's empowerment.
Ariana's New Career
Ariana is not afraid to take on new challenges because her persistent attitude landed her a job at Oracle.
Looking for New Opportunities
"Being a woman that inspires others."
Advice for Future Students
"Be passionate and do what you believe your purpose is."
Finding Success in HR
Brandon Weigand is a CU Denver alum with a BSBA in Business Management and Human Resources.
Excitement of Downtown Denver
Brandon chose CU Denver because of the valuable relationships the school has forged with Denver businesses.
Connecting with Career Opportunities
The Business Career Connections (BCC) was there to help Brandon map out his academic and professional journey.
Student Organizations Open Doors
Brandon served on the student government and as the Vice President of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) club.
Learning from Faculty
Dr. Christina Wilson provided the platform for Brandon to expand on his researching skills.
Professors that Care
CU Denver is known for its renowned research professors.
Plan for his Future
For Brandon, making a plan was the first step to being hired before graduation.
Landing an Internship
Brandon landed an internship role at OppenheimerFund.