Alumni News
CU Boulder’s 2026 Alumni Awards celebrated outstanding alumni, faculty, staff and students.
Maddie Cataldo and Maya Nefs turned a shared love of adventure and entrepreneurship into Blazin’ Joe, a sustainable startup that transforms coffee waste into firelogs and fire starters.
Dan Carlin has pioneered long-form, deeply researched history podcasts like "Hardcore History" to make pivotal historical events relatable.
Rachel Etzler stepped into a leadership role to help rebuild her family’s events marketing agency, BDI, guiding its post-COVID comeback and strengthening partnerships with major clients.
Drew Honness turned a college ice cream job into a thriving Colorado business, Sweet Cow, known for its quality flavors, community focus, and loyal following.
Kevin Fitzgerald shares his adventurous life journey from working as a bouncer for rock legends to becoming a celebrated veterinarian, comedian and author of a memoir.
Two former college sweethearts reunite at a CU Boulder homecoming event, sparking a second chance at love decades after their first.