Bears Go Big

Explore the many careers that UNC alumni are pursuing after college, then connect with the UNC Alumni Association to put that Bear Network to work in building your career.

Once a Bear, Always a Bear

Celebrating Alumni Careers

Graduates of the University of Northern Colorado go on to do big things. From Broadway to boardrooms, from classrooms to community clinics, you’ll find UNC Bears leading, creating, and serving in every corner of the world.

With more than 132,000 living alumni making up our global Bear Network, UNC is proud to see the impact of a Bear education across every industry and community. These outcomes reflect not only the success of our graduates but also the university’s commitment to helping students connect their studies to meaningful careers.

Our Career Connected approach ties curriculum to career paths that prepare students to become the leaders, change-makers, and innovators our world needs. The interactive dashboard below highlights where UNC graduates live and work, the industries they’ve entered, and the career paths they’re pursuing.

Explore the data to see how Bears everywhere are shaping their fields and building brighter futures for themselves and for their communities.

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Alumni Career Outcomes

Explore the UNC Alumni Career Dashboard to discover where Bears are making an impact and how their UNC experience shaped their success.

Alumni Career Stories

Heath Montgomery, '05, smiles in front of an aircraft.
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Such Great Heights: UNC Alumni Working in Aviation

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Strengthening Skills and Building a Bear Network

"My experience throughout my four years at UNC solidified my desire to work in policy for my career and I reflect fondly on my time and experience with passionate professors and fellow students who ignited that passion in me and taught me many skills I use daily in my career."

Molly Burich '05

Senior Director of Reimbursement and Policy at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies

Career Readiness

We help students connect the classroom to the world of work so they can make confident choices about their education and careers. Our approach puts students at the center, encouraging them to explore options that fit their goals, values, and identity. We also work with employers and the campus community to create opportunities and break down barriers that can stand in the way of success.