At the CU Denver One-Year MBA graduation in June 2025, MBA student Margaret Kuchinski met donor and industry leader Ray Pittman, who was impressed by her drive and leadership. His company later offered her a role in construction management, where she now plays a key role on the Austin Surf Club team, a residential community centered around the world’s largest man-made wave basins.
Staying true to his values and benefiting from a lifelong community of support helped Charles Griffie ’96, MBA ’01 achieve success at CU Denver and beyond. A leader in the oil and gas industry, he continues to stay connected to the university—a place he calls home.
Many of the artists participating in the Underground Music Showcase are alumni of CU Denver’s Music & Entertainment Industry Studies program, while an intricate collaboration between CU Denver and Youth on Record has helped Denver’s music scene grow into what it is today.