University of Denver. College of Business Administration
Biography
The University of Denver College of Business Administration is the eighth oldest collegiate school of business in the United States, and has been accredited since 1923. Began as Business college in 1881. Became Business administration in 1908 and then Commerce Acounts and Finance in 1946. Also added Hotel FRestaurant Management in 1946 and gave out first MBA degree. Added Graduate School of Business and Public Management in 1977. In 1974, Dr. Firmin becomes Dean of the College of Business. In 1994, The College of Business Administration becomes the Daniels College of Business.
Citation:
Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg.223).Biography
School of Commerce, Accounts and Finance becomes College of Business in 1946.
Sources
Minutes of Faculty Meetings, School of Commerce, April 29, 1946: College of Bus. Ad. May 13, 1946; Chancellors Report, Feb 15, 1946 - Sept. 1, 1947, pg 14.
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
The Denver Clarion, vol. 33, issue 37, 1957 March 5
Greeks Hold Annual Fete – Hilltoppers Feature of Friday Dance Night. Denver’s Business School to Host National Consumer Credit Conference This Month. Senators, Officers Back United Fund Make-Up Drive. It’s the Law – Consolidation of the Westminster Law School and DU’s School of Law.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 37, issue 24, 1961 January 17
Bizad Honorary Fraternity Invites Five Top Scholars. Newman Advisor Deliniates Dogma. DU 10-Year Plan Stated by Vice-Chancellor McCollum. Phi Sigma Delta Holds “Help Week”; Pledges Paint Their Way into Chapter.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 38, issue 56, 1962 May 25
Greek Week Program Set. Solons Pick Wade to Top ’63 Senate After 3 Deadlocks. Top Senior Frat Man Announced at Banquet. Dean Defines “Full” Student. Oral Vaccine Offered Sun. Objects of Mexican Revolution Related by History Professor. Bizad BOG to name Lounge. 15 of 900 to be Honored.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 69, issue 19, 1964 November 20
Housing Charges go up in ’65 – Third Such Increase in the Last 5 Years. Man-Hungry Girls Smooch for SAE Trianon Donations. Incidents at Daniel’s Park Ned “No-Man’s Land” Title. Bricks and Stones Going Up Spring of 1966-Maybe. Bizad Campus – Honor Code Lauded by Students and Faculty.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 69, issue 20, 1964 November 24
On the ’64 K-Book…Colvin Given Ultimate by Board. Bizad Meeting Today to Hear Views on the Code. SAE’s First Sadie Hawkins’ Day Frozen by the Weather. Undefeated SAEs Battle Alpha Gams in Final Bowl Meet. Delegates Scrutinize “Mortar Board in Proper Perspective”. Toynbee’s Closing Speech Mon. Nite; Tickets Required. IFC Extends Role With New Special Events Committee. Vespers Service Adds Dimension on Thurs., Dec. 3. AWS Elections. Registration.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 70, issue 53, 1966 May 17
Colloquium Draws Scholars from 4 Continents. Bizad Building Groundbreaking to Take Place This Summer. Phi Beta Kappa Initiates Four Juniors; 24 Seniors. Key Positions Announced on New Senate Committees. Spurs to Sponsor First DU Bleed-In. Midnight Hours Okayed for Coeds.