Alumni and Community Events

Celebrate your UNC connection when you attend an upcoming alumni or community event.

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Alumni and Community Events

Events are one of the best ways to stay connected with your alma mater and the broader Bear Network. They bring together alumni, students, families, and friends to celebrate shared experiences, build new connections, and strengthen the UNC community.

From spirited Homecoming tailgates and alumni socials to professional networking events and ceremonies honoring our most distinguished Bears, UNC offers a variety of opportunities to reconnect and get involved throughout the year.

Whether you are meeting fellow Bears for the first time, returning to campus, or joining us virtually, each event is a chance to celebrate what it means to be part of the UNC community.

Explore the events below and make plans to join us for a future program that inspires your Bear Pride.

Alumni and Community Events

Career Panels

Explore career connections and gain industry insight through your UNC alumni Bear Network during an alumni career panel or networking event. Programs feature alumni from diverse backgrounds and are organized by industry, professional interest or a special career readiness topic.

Homecoming

UNC’s Homecoming tradition goes back to 1923 when the Bears football team took on Montana State. Today’s Homecoming celebration includes some activities with decades of history and others that engage our university community in fresh and exciting ways.

Honored Alumni Awards

The University of Northern Colorado boasts outstanding alumni and dedicated friends who embody the university’s tradition of excellence. Each year, the UNC Alumni Association recognizes some of our most distinguished alumni and friends with Honored Alumni Awards.

University Advancement

Building on the reputation of more than 130 years of academic excellence and community impact, University Advancement elevates the brand of UNC, engages external constituents, and develops the philanthropic strategies that support UNC priorities.