An affinity for anthropology | Susan Krook ’84
Susan Krook has not one, not two, but three anthropology degrees from CU. […]
Alumni Success Stories
Making a difference in military mental health | Elizabeth Burgin ’15
After her own experience as a military spouse, Elizabeth Burgin, Ph.D., changed her career path to improve the lives of others with military family and affiliations. […]
Q&A: Bringing joy to Colorado Springs with Happy Hour Donuts | Gabby & Ryan Main ’16
Happy Hour Donuts, owned by alumni Gabby & Ryan Main, offers a variety of delicious donuts and fun drinks in a bright, vibrant local setting. […]
Pursuing change through practice & prevention | Sophie Hovis ’21
Research, practice, training – Sophie Hovis does as much as she can to advocate for health awareness and resources for both her patients and fellow healthcare workers. […]
Navigating machine learning and a master’s degree | Tay Tallerday ’24
Tay Tallerday didn’t know she’d be pursuing a graduate degree until the deadline to sign up was almost over, but not long after that she was presenting research at the 2024 American Chemical Society National […]
Making history in naval and space flight | John Herrington ’83
Two decades after his graduation from UCCS, John B. Herrington became the first citizen of a Federally-recognized tribe to fly in space. […]
Joy and purpose in volunteering with National Mill Dog Rescue | Hillary Wolf Saba ’01
Hillary Wolf Saba has made a significant impact on the lives of countless dogs in her journey as a volunteer with the National Mill Dog Rescue. […]
From persistence to empowerment through dermatology | Victoria Asuquo ’19
Victoria Asuquo, a 2019 summa cum laude graduate from UCCS with a degree in Biomedical Sciences and an emphasis in Pre-Medicine, wants to redefine what it means to combine compassion, innovation, and resilience in medicine. […]
Applying impact through behavior analysis | Taylor Loucks ’16
Although UCCS alumnus Taylor Loucks didn’t pursue his psychology specialization of Applied Behavior Analysis until his senior year of college, he founded his own ABA company just a few years after. […]
A lifelong commitment to firefighting and community service | Steve Dubay ’98
Steve Dubay’s journey is one of a distinguished firefighter, community leader and lifelong student. A UCCS alum with numerous other degrees, Steve is quick to say he’s “just some guy who got up, went to […]