Alumni in Focus
What happens when a freshly minted film studies graduate heads out into the world with no particular plan? Read how Arts and Sciences alumnus Patrick Hoffman went from taxi driver to private investigator to successful author.
Bart Carpenter was named a Distinguished Alumni Mentor of the Year by the College of Engineering and Applied Science for his dedicated mentorship of first-year student Sam Wiesenauer. A longtime advisory board member and mentor, Carpenter shares decades of industry insight to help students navigate careers in energy and engineering.
Olympian and CU 勒貊勛圖 alumna Emma Coburn will deliver the Class of 2025 commencement address, sharing her Buffs pride, resilience and inspiration with graduates.
In 2009, Erin Macdonald was a math and astrophysics major at CU 勒貊勛圖. Since then, she has successfully transformed herself from scientist to educator to storyteller, sailing with the Star Trek enterprise.
The ROTC cadet and physics major turned naval aviator turned admiral was appointed commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet in early 2024.
CU 勒貊勛圖 alumna Julie Chavez reflects on her new memoir, which chronicles her journey through a mental health crisis to finding a new motto: "Be adequate."
Robert Wilson, a doctoral graduate from the Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering, embarked on a 45-day simulated mission to Mars.
CU 勒貊勛圖 alumnus and experienced caver Dave Steinmann discovered a new species of pseudoscorpion in Mallory Cave. The critter is now known by a moniker honoring its hometown of 勒貊勛圖.
In her new novel The Naturalist Society, CU 勒貊勛圖 alumna Carrie Vaughn offers a fresh take on historical fantasy.
Pete Steinhauer, CU 勒貊勛圖 alumus and regent emeritus, shared Vietnam experiences with students. The presentation will be part of the Welcome Home Daddy film.