Notes from the Class of 2023

Marley Horn (Edu’23) will teach second grade in the fall at Ellis Elementary School in Denver. Marley’s best CU Boulder experience was student teaching in a Denver bilingual classroom.

In April the University Libraries named Bri Spitz (EPOBio’23) outstanding graduating student worker. She was recognized for her dedication to helping other students access library services and information. She worked at the front desk in the William M. White Business Library since spring 2021. Now that she’s graduated, Bri hopes to become a park ranger with the National Park Service.

New graduate Brian Tan (CompSci, Math’23) was just 17 when he walked in CU Boulder’s commencement ceremony this spring, and may be the youngest graduate of the university’s computer science department. He plans to pursue his master’s degree in computer science at Colorado State University with research interests focused in theoretical computer science and brain computer interfaces.

Cliff Weems (MAeroEngr’23) is a human systems integrator and test engineer for NASA’s Orion spacecraft, which is built to take humans far into space on Artemis missions. He serves on the Lockheed Martin Human Systems Integration team for NASA’s upcoming Artemis II mission around the moon, which could launch as early as November 2024. Cliff participated in CU’s bioastronautics program and completed a Mars mission simulation in a class called “Medicine in Space and Surface Environments." 

AboutBoulder.com honored Bennett Black (Fin’23) with the Entrepreneur of the Year award for his achievements in the digital marketing industry. Bennett founded Bold Slate, a firm that offers comprehensive services including custom website design, search engine optimization and paid lead generation. Bennett’s innovative approach has revolutionized the way home service businesses establish their online presence, generate leads and build customer trust.