Emmanuel Melgoza Alfaro

Class of 2016: First-generation grad dedicates his diploma to his family

May 3, 2016

It was a long journey from the tiny Mexican town of Tlazazalca Michoacan to Boulder for Emmanuel Melgoza Alfaro. And an equally long distance, culturally, to become his family’s first high school and college graduate. On Saturday, Alfaro will complete this journey when he graduates from CU-Boulder with a degree in ethnic studies.

Renee Paiement

Class of 2016: Adding to the number of women in film

May 3, 2016

This fall, Renee Paiement will join a highly-selective group of 12 to 15 students admitted to Columbia University's MFA program in screenwriting. The CU-Boulder senior applied to the Ivy League school last fall, submitting the first long screenplay she wrote. Acceptance is a high honor since only about 6 percent of applicants are granted admission.

Kate Brady Ross

Class of 2016: From Steamboat Springs to budding singer-songwriting sensation

May 3, 2016

English major Kate Brady Ross has exciting plans post-graduation. She's planning to move to LA and continue collaborating on a record with Ariel Rechtshaid - the same Grammy Award-winning producer who’s worked with Adele and Justin Bieber - after winning the Guitar Center’s Singer Songwriter 5 Competition in March.

Chancellor Phil Distefano

Chancellor's Corner: Advancing inclusive excellence

May 3, 2016

As the academic year winds to a close I want to extend my sincere thanks to my campus colleagues for your work on one of the most important priorities we have ever undertaken together: advancing inclusive excellence at CU-Boulder.

Karstee Davis holding "Eat Pray Love" book in front of the Flatirons

'Eat Pray Love' inspires staff member to overcome obstacles through gratitude

May 3, 2016

During a difficult time, a friend suggested Karstee Davis, study abroad program assistant in the Office of International Education, read Elizabeth Gilbert’s popular novel, "Eat Pray Love". Last fall, when Gilbert put out a call for essays about how "Eat Pray Love" impacted readers' lives, Davis knew she had a story to share.

Maithreyi Gopalakrishnan

Class of 2016: Solving global problems through entrepreneurism

May 2, 2016

During Maithreyi Gopalakrishnan’s periodic trips to visit family in India she was bothered by the pollutants spewing from the ever-present gasoline-powered rickshaws. She was also disturbed by how hard it was for rickshaw drivers to make ends meet due to the expense of the fuel. The Superior, Colorado, found a solution and created Surya Conversions.

Andrew “Oak” Nelson

Class of 2016: Sparking curiosity about the natural world through physics

May 2, 2016

Andrew “Oak” Nelson was chatting with an artist friend when she asked him whether studying engineering physics didn’t “ruin his appreciation for the wonders of the world.” For Nelson, the opposite is true. “You see more wonder in the world after studying physics than before,” said this year’s Outstanding Graduate in the College of Engineering and Applied Science.

Chas Douthit

Class of 2016: Singing opera and teaching students how to make it in music

April 29, 2016

Not all college music programs invite undergraduates to participate in full-scale operas. But in his four years at CU-Boulder, Chas Douthit has played roles in four. Douthit, who will receive his bachelor's in music education with a choral music emphasis on May 6, has always been involved in performing at the College of Music.

Chas Douthit

Class of 2016: Singing opera and teaching students how to make it in music

April 29, 2016

Not all college music programs invite undergraduates to participate in full-scale operas. But in his four years at CU-Boulder, Chas Douthit has played roles in four. Douthit, who will receive his bachelor's in music education with a choral music emphasis on May 6, has always been involved in performing at the College of Music.

Students studying at tables in Norlin Library

Student life: Campus refuel spots

April 29, 2016

The CU-Boulder campus is home to numerous spots to refuel during the school year. With the end of the semester in sight, don't forget there are plenty of quick, convenient places to grab a bite or a cup of coffee or tea.

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