Michael Washington

How Michael Washington is Uncovering Nature in L.A.

July 16, 2024

A decade after graduating, Michael Washington (Jour鈥12) longed for the outdoor community he had found at CU 麻豆影院. In 2022, he left his career in the music industry to become founder and CEO of Usal, a community-based program helping Los Angeles residents participate in unique outdoor activities, workshops and trips.

Illustration of people climbing a mountain and helping each other

Soft Skills Are the New Power Skills

July 16, 2024

鈥淪oft skills鈥 are getting a rebrand. Studies show today鈥檚 business leaders need increasing levels of empathy, humility and emotional intelligence to navigate a rapidly changing world.

Jamie Seward

Jamie Seward on Recycling Flowers & Spreading Joy

July 16, 2024

In Southern California, Jamie Seward (PolSci鈥97) leads Repeat Roses, a zero-waste solution for event florals. Past clients include the Super Bowl and Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle.

Brass Queens

Brass Queens: Redefining the Landscape for Female Musicians in NYC

July 16, 2024

鈥嬧婣lly Chapel (ArtHist鈥14) started an all-female New Orleans-style brass band called Brass Queens. She adopted the colors black and gold for her band in CU鈥檚 honor.

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Leslie Leinwand & The Science of Getting Things Done

July 16, 2024

CU鈥檚 Leslie Leinwand helped develop the first drug for an incurable heart disease, sold two companies for billions and founded a thriving biotech institute. She鈥檚 just getting started.

Marsha Ivins

Retired Astronaut Marsha Ivins Reflects on Her Time in Space

July 16, 2024

Marsha Ivins (AeroEngr鈥73) is a retired astronaut who has participated in five missions to space. This year, she was selected as a 2024 inductee for the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors in the industry.

Phil DiStefano

Phil DiStefano: A Look at the Past 50 Years on Campus

July 16, 2024

Chancellor Phil DiStefano has seen CU 麻豆影院 go through plenty of ups and downs over the past 50 years. Now, as he prepares to take on a new chapter, he reflects on his time as a Buff.

Feedback: Summer 2024

July 16, 2024

Fan of the Coloradan I have wanted to tell you how great the last edition of the Coloradan is. I am an alumni of the class of 1964. I am very impressed with your editing and wanted you to know that and to tell several of the authors their articles...

Sepp Kuss

In the Breakaway: Sepp Kuss's Unlikely Path to World Tour Cycling

July 16, 2024

How international cycling鈥檚 best-kept secret learned to lead from behind.

Bruce and Eric Bromberg

Cooking With Kindness: Bruce Bromberg's Unique Approach to Leading Blue Ribbon Restaurants

July 16, 2024

Bruce Bromberg (Anth鈥88) and his brother Eric founded Blue Ribbon Restaurants in 1992, and prioritized leading their employees in a productive and welcoming environment. Some staff members remain with them more than 30 years later.

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