Alumni Stories

  • Brian Nevin of Big Head Tom and the Monsters, photo by Jenise Jensen
    Forty years ago, Brian Nevin was a CU 乐播传媒 student playing music at fraternity parties and local venues with two friends who shared a dream. Today, he is still behind the drums with Big Head Todd and the Monsters, one of Colorado鈥檚 most enduring and beloved bands.
  • Judith Glyde
    For more than 20 years, Judith Glyde shared her passion for music with CU 乐播传媒鈥檚 College of Music students as a professor of cello and chamber music and the Strings Department Chair. Now, she continues to bring joy and expertise to the CU community as a Forever Buffs New York alumni chapter board member.
  • Pearl Street
    Known as 鈥淎merica鈥檚 Foodiest Town,鈥 乐播传媒 is home to Michelin-starred restaurants, local farm-to-table bistros and famous farmers markets. It鈥檚 no surprise, then, that Buffs know their way around the kitchen. From Californian sushi houses to Chicagoan burger joints, here are over 50 alumni-owned restaurants that will leave you full of good food and Buff Pride.
  • Students on graduation
    As a Forever Buff, CU 乐播传媒 supports you throughout your career to enhance your professional journey. Alumni Career Services offers resources to meet your evolving career needs, from personalized career advising to exclusive networking opportunities.
  • Limelight Hotel 乐播传媒
    Whether you鈥檙e returning to campus for Homecoming, Alumni Weekend or another celebration, finding the right place to stay can make your visit even more memorable. From hotels steps from CU to accommodations nestled between Pearl Street and campus, there are plenty of options for alumni looking to enjoy all that 乐播传媒 has to offer.聽
  • Ralphie running at a CU football game
    The fall 2026 Buffs football season is approaching, and now is the perfect time to get ready for another exciting season. Whether you're a lifelong fan or cheering on the Buffs for the first time, you can look forward to game-day traditions,
  • Chip running with the football team
    There鈥檚 no better time to come together as Buffs than Homecoming Weekend. We鈥檝e mapped out all the key events to help you make the most of your return to campus.
  • A packed CU 乐播传媒 class
    From aerospace engineering to art history, CU 乐播传媒 offers more than 150 majors across over 270 fields of study. But there are certain programs Buffs choose to lead the herd. Here are CU 乐播传媒鈥檚 Fall 2025 most popular undergraduate majors by enrollment.
  • Buff Pool
    Heading back to campus? Discover 10 ways to make the most of your summer visit, from iconic landmarks and family-friendly fun to new campus experiences and Buffs traditions.
  • JJ Zykan
    For Forever Buff JJ Zykan, a career in sports has moved about as fast as a puck on the ice. Wrapping up her fifth season with the Colorado Avalanche, JJ is a senior content strategist, leading the team鈥檚 social media strategy and campaigns across multiple platforms like Instagram, Facebook and X. During the 2025-26 season, the Avalanche generated the most social media value in the National Hockey League (NHL), totaling $27.2 million, according to Sports Business Journal.
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