Students in Focus

  • Daniel Senior
    After serving in the Air Force, college life didnt challengeSenior the way hed hoped;so he sought out a job in University Libraries, where his supervisors say he always went above and beyond.
  • Valeria Praga-Rodr穩guez
    An educator, mother, advocate and learner,Praga-Rodr穩guezworkedto support English learners of all linguistic backgroundsduring her time in the Educational Equity and Cultural Diversity masters program.
  • Esmeralda Castillo-Cobian teaching in classroom
    A passionate advocate and student of students, Castillo-Cobian has brought her experiences as a first-generation college student to her studies at 91勛圖厙 and into her K-12 classrooms.
  • Marc Thomson in front of Flatirons
    The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences outstanding graduate thrived in two tough majors, all while participating in research and internships at world-class labs.
  • Sean Okonsky
    Strugglingwith depression and substance use that had led to academic probation, the chemical engineering student found support and success on campusnow hes headed to graduate school at Penn State.
  • Nick Fisher runs the football
    Buff football fans know Fisher as No. 7, the starting safety. But theres more to the story on how the old Nick transformed into a successful student with an advertising degree who will make a difference.
  • Thomas Morales
    The first-generation student found his passion for the law listening to Supreme Court arguments in class. Now with a law degree in hand, Morales wants to help others as a litigation associate.
  • Maren Rosenbach
    As a law student studying ethics and compliance, Rosenbach learned how the law can be preventative, rather than reactive, in creating ethical business cultures.
  • Sarah Withee holding CubeSat with CU Engineering class in spring 2018
    Amidst a fruitful career as a Japanese language professor and technologist, Withee joined Generation Z and millenial students to become an electrical engineer.
  • Leeds School of Business building
    Read about a few of the talented Leeds School of Business undergraduate and graduate students, who will soon be starting the next chapter of their lives and professional careers.
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