150th Anniversary Historical Buffs

As the university reflects on the eras of CU Boulder history, we will be publishing lists of notable Buffs* from the past throughout 2026—including some lesser-known individuals who may be a surprise.

If these lists spark ideas for others worthy of celebration in 2026, please share your suggestions here. Ideas for storytelling, important moments to recognize or outstanding achievements are also welcome.

*Editor’s note: The below lists have been compiled from source material generated via the CU Boulder History Project, University Libraries and the CU Boulder Heritage Center, as well as a wide range of existing campus and external sources, including submissions received from campus and community members in fall 2025. All listings have been verified and summarized via a credible online source and have received high-level fact checking. If you don’t see your submission, it may be due to an issue with sourcing, or our storytelling team may also be considering your ideas for other forms of storytelling or for one of our follow-up lists during the calendar year. Questions, feedback and additional ideas can be shared via the suggestion form.