DLA Featured Alum - Carla José
From Hospitality Intern to Assistant Director of Finance
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2025
Hospitality Featured Alum - Taylor Neil
Taylor Neil, Corporate Task Force Manager - Converge Hospitality
Investment in Hospitality Helps Students Turn their Passion into Careers
The Dimond Family’s most recent gift expands opportunities for paid internships, scholarships and workforce-ready training.
Distillery Boom Stirs Up New Careers
As demand for craft liquor grows, students get spirited away by innovative classes and opportunities.
High Hopes Fuel MSU Denver Student’s Cannabis Lounge on Wheels
While earning a Cannabis Hospitality Specialist Certificate, Victoria Osler switched careers to create a more flexible life.
Sage Pacesetter Scholar - 2025
Tyrin Register, Catering Sales Team - Sodexo, Hospitality Leadership Major
Navin Dimond builds a legacy of opportunity at MSU Denver
The 2025 Marathon Award honors his enduring commitment to students, community and hospitality education.
Hospitality Featured Alum - Cooper Mease
Cooper Mease, Member Relations Senior Manager - Powder Mountain
Hospitality Featured Alum - Andrew Dole
Andrew Dole, Performance Dietitian - New Zealand Olympic Rugby All Blacks & Black Ferns 7s
2024
Hospitality Featured Alum - Parker Sams
Parker Sams, Complex General Manager - Hilton Hotels and Resorts
Hospitality Featured Alum - Brian Vits
Brian Vits, Group Sales Manager - Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center
MSU Denver WorkReady - The Colorado Sun
Immigrants in Denver jobs program hope to start new year working in restaurants, construction and child care
Hospitality Featured Alum - Sam Knippers
Sam Knippers, Control Software Engineer - ProLeiT
9News: Denver's WorkReady Program preparing migrants for career paths
Centro de Los Trabajadores is providing avenues for WorkReady participants to choose hands-on skills learning for hospitality
Hospitality Featured Alum - Carlin Feinblum
Carlin Feinblum, Food & Beverage Manager - Pacifica Hotels
Brewery owner taps MSU Denver for real-world experience and mentorship
Elliot Knight, Owner - BrewDog Denver
Hospitality Featured Alum - Chennelle Diong
Chennelle Diong, Owner - GoodLove Foods
Hospitality Featured Alum - Stephanie Sandoval
Stephanie Sandoval, Group Sales Manager - Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows
Top Dimond Fellow of the Year
Xitlalic Rodriguez, Top Dimond Fellow of the Year
Hospitality Featured Alum - Mason Ballard
Mason Ballard, Venue Sales Representative - Denver Botanic Gardens
Hospitality Featured Alum - Tatym Lillquist
Tatym Lillquist, Financial Advisor - Northwestern Mutual
2023
MSU Denver Alumni Bird Talk by MSU Denver Alumni
Jamie Hurst & Abby Lundien squawk about brew science, what kind of beer to try at a new place, and the MSU Denver community.
Brew Ops Alum, Abby Lundien, becomes first female brewer at the Sandlot Brewery 👩🔬
For the first time in their 28 year history, Sandlot Brewery, at Coors Field hires their first female brewer!
Fulbright Academic Leadership Blog – Spring 2023
Dr. Olson's blog talks about academic leadership in higher education and hospitality/tourism in Vietnam
Denver After Dawn: best coffee roasters
A java expert who started in the School of Hospitality spills the beans on how to get the best flavor out of a morning brew
Support Black-Owned & Women-Owned Restaurants
We've compiled some lists of Black-Owned & Women-Owned Restaurants to check out in the Denver area!
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