Alumni Stories
Characterized by leadership and multidisciplinary perspectives, the next generation of Forever Buffs is carving unique paths and forging new ways to get there. Asaiah Gifford (MechEng’26) left a legacy in engineering through her interdisciplinary path, which combined her technical interests with a global perspective.
Col. Rebecca Lange (PolSci’00) embodies what it means to be a Forever Buff. After commissioning through ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ Air Force ROTC program, she became an intelligence officer within the US Air Force. She served four overseas deployments, including Operation Iraqi Freedom and UN Peacekeeping missions. Read on to learn where Lange’s volunteer journey began and how it shaped her into the leader she is today.
April is Buffs Give Back month, a time to celebrate the impact of Forever Buffs who give their time in meaningful ways. For Forever Buff Rochelle Maki-Williams, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ is where everything began, and where she continues to give back.
One of the best parts about ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ? Adventure is never far away. Whether you’re back for Homecoming, catching a Buffs game or just soaking up a little campus nostalgia, Boulder makes it easy to get outside, recharge and relive your college adventures.
The University of Colorado Boulder is filled with traditions that define what it means to be a Buff. Whether it’s cheering on Ralphie as she charges across the field or celebrating milestones with fellow Buffs, these traditions bring students and alumni together in unforgettable ways. Here are 10 ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ traditions that capture the spirit, pride and community of campus life.
Heather Nuanes Tabano, a 2008 graduate in ecology and evolutionary biology, continues to carry forward the same sense of excitement in her volunteer work with ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ that defined her first day as a Buff.
Laura Bruns (EnvSt’99, MA’05) knows that Buff pride doesn’t end at graduation. Through her volunteer work, Laura helps keep ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ alumni community strong while giving back to a place that means so much to her. Whether welcoming new graduates or supporting alumni initiatives, she believes even small acts of service can make a long-lasting, meaningful impact.
Freya Nagy (Psych, Neuro’27) of Lakewood, Colorado always had her sights set on attending ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ. What she found was a community that quickly felt like home.
As a ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ alum, your connection to the university doesn’t have to end at graduation. Whether you’re five years into your career, launching a business or considering your next pivot, the Forever Buffs Network is your space to stay engaged, give back and keep growing alongside fellow Buffs.
March is Buffs All In when ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ celebrates the impact we can achieve through collective giving. We asked different philanthropic student leaders to share their stories of impact and the ways they are building ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ culture of giving — one action, one donation and one event at a time.