Leeds School of Business /alumni/ en ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Spotlight: Homecoming Spirit Chair Kate Jordan Little /alumni/2025/10/08/cu-spotlight-homecoming-spirit-chair-kate-jordan-little <span>¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Spotlight: Homecoming Spirit Chair Kate Jordan Little</span> <span><span>Anna Tolette</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-10-08T09:37:42-06:00" title="Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 09:37">Wed, 10/08/2025 - 09:37</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/alumni/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-10/Picture4.jpg?h=8f7b6c14&amp;itok=ygFRbp7E" width="1200" height="800" alt="Katie Little"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/alumni/alumni-stories"> Alumni Stories </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/alumni/taxonomy/term/1168" hreflang="en">Alumni Profile</a> <a href="/alumni/taxonomy/term/1170" hreflang="en">Athletics</a> <a href="/alumni/taxonomy/term/1172" hreflang="en">Homecoming</a> <a href="/alumni/taxonomy/term/1184" hreflang="en">Leeds School of Business</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><div> <div class="align-right image_style-small_500px_25_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle small_500px_25_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/alumni/sites/default/files/styles/small_500px_25_display_size_/public/2025-10/Picture4.jpg?itok=wIl-4023" width="375" height="560" alt="Katie Little"> </div> </div> <p><span lang="EN-US">Kate Jordan Little is a fourth-generation Buff, making her the 23rd member of her family to attend ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder. A junior from Denver, Colorado, she is pursuing a dual major in management and entrepreneurship and marketing, with a minor in leadership. Her academic distinction sets her apart. She is a U.S. Presidential Scholar and a Boettcher Scholar, complemented by her involvement in the President’s Leadership Class and the Leeds Scholars Program.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">Beyond academics, Kate’s commitment extends to campus engagement, including her roles as the New Member Educator and former Foundation Ambassador for Chi Omega, as well as being active in ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Sports Information and competing with Club ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Swimming and Diving. Little currently serves as the Homecoming Coalition Spirit Chair for ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Student Government and is excited for all that is in store for the upcoming Homecoming festivities.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><h3><span lang="EN">What does ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder Homecoming mean to you?</span><span>&nbsp;</span></h3></div><div><p><span lang="EN">Homecoming means so much to me because it celebrates family and tradition.&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">I am a fifth-generation Coloradan, a fourth-generation Buff and the 23rd member of my family to attend ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä. My parents, sister, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins have all shared this same journey, and we have each felt the magic of being a Buff in our own way.&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN">My grandfather is remembered through the Zack Jordan Award that honors the ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Football Most Valuable Player each year, and my family has never missed a home game.&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span lang="EN">Homecoming is a time to gather, celebrate the love and pride we all feel for ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä, and carry forward a legacy that has shaped my family for generations. It reminds us that ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä is not just where we go to school but part of who we are.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><h3><span lang="EN">What is your favorite part of your role as Homecoming Spirit Chair?</span><span>&nbsp;</span></h3></div><div> <div class="align-right image_style-medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/alumni/sites/default/files/styles/medium_750px_50_display_size_/public/2025-10/Picture2.jpg?itok=yq0dGfi-" width="750" height="502" alt="Kate, pictured with her parents and sister, is the baby on the right!"> </div> <span class="media-image-caption"> <p><span lang="EN">Kate, pictured with her parents and sister, is the baby on the right!</span></p> </span> </div> <p><span lang="EN-US">My favorite part of being the Homecoming Chair is seeing people light up with Buff pride. Helping create the parade and pep rally feels meaningful because I know how much joy those moments bring to students, alumni and families. I think about my family filling the stands and how </span><span lang="EN">often</span><span lang="EN-US"> we have experienced that same excitement together.&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN">Being Spirit Chair is a way of giving back to a community that has been at the center of my life for as long as I can remember. Whenever I see people laughing, singing the fight song, and cheering together in black and gold, I feel connected to something bigger: a ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä family we all belong to.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><h3><span lang="EN">If you had the attention of every Forever Buff for one minute, how would you convince them to attend Homecoming?</span><span>&nbsp;</span></h3><p><span lang="EN-US">I would tell them that Homecoming is not just about events but about being part of a story stretching across generations. It is laughter with friends, the traditions we pass down and the memories we create together.&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">When you come back for Homecoming, you are not just celebrating a weekend; you are celebrating the pride, the joy and the love that make ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä a family. Every voice in the fight song, every smile in the crowd and every cheer from the stands matters.&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN">We are all Buffs, and Homecoming is our chance to remember that and celebrate it shoulder to shoulder.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><h3><span lang="EN">What is special about Homecoming this year?</span><span>&nbsp;</span></h3></div><div> <div class="align-right image_style-medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/alumni/sites/default/files/styles/medium_750px_50_display_size_/public/2025-10/Picture1.jpg?itok=T6NaJ3nT" width="750" height="494" alt="Homecoming 2024"> </div> <span class="media-image-caption"> <p>Homecoming 2024</p> </span> </div> <p><span lang="EN">This year feels extra special because it focuses on community and connection.&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN">Whether you are a student experiencing your very first Homecoming, an alum returning to the place that shaped you or a Forever Buff family member who has loved ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä for decades, there is a place for you here. The parade, the pep rally and the game bring us all together in one place where generations of Buffs can stand side by side and celebrate what we share.&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN">For me, it is not just about carrying forward my family’s traditions; it is about being part of the bigger ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä family and knowing that we are all Buffs.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:37:42 +0000 Anna Tolette 3233 at /alumni Top 10 most popular majors at ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder /alumni/2025/08/11/top-10-most-popular-majors-cu-boulder <span>Top 10 most popular majors at ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder</span> <span><span>Anna Tolette</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-08-11T14:18:31-06:00" title="Monday, August 11, 2025 - 14:18">Mon, 08/11/2025 - 14:18</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/alumni/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-08/preview-7.jpg?h=55895601&amp;itok=_JvkLg_s" width="1200" height="800" alt="Student studying at Norlin Library"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/alumni/alumni-stories"> Alumni Stories </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/alumni/taxonomy/term/1175" hreflang="en">Academics</a> <a href="/alumni/taxonomy/term/1180" hreflang="en">College of Arts &amp; Sciences</a> <a href="/alumni/taxonomy/term/1182" hreflang="en">College of Communication, Media, Design and Information</a> <a href="/alumni/taxonomy/term/1183" hreflang="en">College of Engineering and Applied Science</a> <a href="/alumni/taxonomy/term/1184" hreflang="en">Leeds School of Business</a> </div> <span>Julia MacLean</span> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">Choosing a major is one of the biggest decisions college students make, and at ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder, certain programs consistently lead the pack. Here are ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder’s Fall 2024 most popular undergraduate majors by enrollment, which shows where students focus their time.</span><span> &nbsp;</span></p><hr></div><div> <div class="align-right image_style-medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/alumni/sites/default/files/styles/medium_750px_50_display_size_/public/2025-08/preview-6.jpg?itok=VpObHM3v" width="750" height="500" alt="A study group"> </div> </div> <h3><span lang="EN-US">1. </span><a href="/academics/ba-psychology" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Psychology</span></a><span>&nbsp;</span></h3></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">Provides a fundamental understanding of the principles of human cognition, emotion, behavior, social interactions and mind-brain relationships.&nbsp;</span><span> &nbsp;</span></p></div><div><h3><span lang="EN-US">2. </span><a href="/iphy/undergraduate-program" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Integrative Physiology</span></a><span>&nbsp;</span></h3></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">Includes the study of organisms as functioning systems of molecules, cells, tissues and organs. Focuses on whole-body function and its applications to human health and disease.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><h3><span lang="EN-US">3. </span><a href="/business/undergraduate-programs/areas-of-study/finance" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Finance</span></a><span>&nbsp;</span></h3></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">Emphasizes financial management, money and capital markets, investments and derivative securities, and financial institutions.</span><span> &nbsp;</span></p><h3><span lang="EN-US">4. </span><a href="/academics/bs-aerospace-engineering" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Aerospace Engineering</span></a><span>&nbsp;</span></h3></div></div><div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">Teaches how to design, test and operate complex aerospace and related systems. Develops new technologies for use in commercial aviation, defense systems and space exploration.</span><span> &nbsp;</span></p><h3><span lang="EN-US">5. </span><a href="https://catalog.colorado.edu/undergraduate/colleges-schools/engineering-applied-science/programs-study/mechanical-engineering/mechanical-engineering-bachelor-science-bsme/" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Mechanical Engineering</span></a><span>&nbsp;</span></h3></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">Encompasses the general areas of design and manufacturing, fluid and solid mechanics, and thermal and materials science.</span><span> &nbsp;</span></p></div><div> <div class="align-right image_style-medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/alumni/sites/default/files/styles/medium_750px_50_display_size_/public/2025-08/preview-4.jpg?itok=FS-LTRgh" width="750" height="563" alt="¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Aerospace Engineering"> </div> </div> <h3><span lang="EN-US">6. </span><a href="/business/undergraduate-programs/areas-of-study/marketing" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Marketing</span></a><span>&nbsp;</span></h3></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">Focuses on identifying customer needs and wants, developing products and services to meet those demands, establishing communications to promote products and services, and monitoring transactions and customer responses to guide future activities.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><h3><span lang="EN-US">7. </span><a href="https://catalog.colorado.edu/undergraduate/colleges-schools/engineering-applied-science/programs-study/computer-science/computer-science-bachelor-arts-ba/" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Computer Science</span></a><span>&nbsp;</span></h3></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">Emphasizes knowledge of computing at all levels, including circuits and computer architecture through operating systems, programming languages and large application systems.</span><span> &nbsp;</span></p></div><div><h3><span lang="EN-US">8. </span><a href="/business/undergraduate-programs/areas-of-study/management" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Management</span></a><span>&nbsp;</span></h3></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">Focuses on business leadership and technical disciplines like sustainability, supply chains, operations, analytics, strategy and talent management.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><h3><span lang="EN-US">9. </span><a href="/cmdi/academics/advertising-pr-and-media-design/bs-strategic-communication" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Strategic Communications</span></a><span>&nbsp;</span></h3></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">Teaches students to be forward-looking communicators with the analytic, strategic, creative, critical thinking and tactical skills necessary to identify and solve problems.</span><span> &nbsp;</span></p></div><div> <div class="align-right image_style-medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/alumni/sites/default/files/styles/medium_750px_50_display_size_/public/2025-08/preview-5.jpg?itok=rYpZt2N2" width="750" height="497" alt="Student studying business"> </div> </div> <h3><span lang="EN-US">10. </span><a href="/academics/ba-political-science" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Political Science</span></a><span>&nbsp;</span></h3></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">Includes how public policy is formulated, how laws are made, and the social and economic impact of those laws and policies.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><hr></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">As alumni, you can make a powerful impact on the success of students through mentoring, career talks or student networking events. Your support helps students in every major reach their fullest potential and navigate their futures with confidence.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-gold ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/alumni/programs/volunteer" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">Learn about volunteer opportunities</span></a></p></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Choosing a major is one of the biggest decisions college students make, and at ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder, certain programs consistently lead the pack. Here are ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder’s Fall 2024 most popular undergraduate majors by enrollment, which shows where students focus their time.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/alumni/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2025-08/preview-7.jpg?itok=FIOkE5Lp" width="1500" height="530" alt="Student studying at Norlin Library"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:18:31 +0000 Anna Tolette 3222 at /alumni