Students in Focus
- Losing her father to pancreatic cancer inspired ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder undergraduate Giovanna Ruffolo to raise money for cancer research and pursue a career in medicine.
- After two combat deployments in Afghanistan, undergraduate Benjamin Blume is eager to share his unconventional educational path with fellow veterans.
- Callie Wynn is studying medical ailments for astronauts—with implications for millions of people here on Earth.
- Corey Murphey is working to understand the spread of pathogens through these aerosols and limit the transmission of airborne, infectious diseases. But she's also an accomplished marathon open-water swimmer who recently took first-place in the SCAR Swim Challenge.
- Doctoral student Jason Rivas is researching materials at the atomic level to improve reliability and resistance of electronics to space radiation.
- Rachel Suter, who is earning her bachelor's degree in neuroscience and arts practices, summa cum laude, is the College of Arts and Science's outstanding graduate for spring 2025.
- Jessica Fudim was two courses away from graduating in 1997; 26 years later, she’s earned her degree.
- Read words of wisdom from some of the many talented and innovative students who are graduating and starting on their next adventures. As they become Forever Buffs, they leave their inspirational legacies—with advice and reflection—for those who follow.
- Hear from the Buffs OneRead storytelling contest winners on their creative expressions, courage and meeting Javier Zamora, author of "Solito."
- Graduating student Sophia McKeown shares her reflections on her time at ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder, and what she will miss most about college.