Alumni Profile
Glenn Asakawa reflects on his senior year in 1986, recalling the campus spirit, iconic events and local Boulder culture.
Lianna Nixon turned her college Arctic expeditions into a career as a wildlife photographer and conservation storyteller.
Catherine Stroh leads efforts to preserve the state’s historic buildings and landmarks.
Marianne Martin became the first American woman to win the Tour de France Féminin, and still rides today.
CU Boulder’s 2026 Alumni Awards celebrated outstanding alumni, faculty, staff and students.
Linda Holubar Sanabria gave a $10.4 million donation to CU Boulder, creating a 476-acre wildlife and research reserve.
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.