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Ely Corliss, ’12, came to UNC ready to pursue his degree in Communication Studies and play shows with his band. More than a decade later, and Corliss is the owner of many of downtown Greeley’s hot spots like the Moxi Theater, Luna’s Tacos & Tequila and Stella’s Pinball Arcade & Lounge.

Greeley local Phill Sjoberg, ’07, attended school on UNC’s campus from kindergarten through college graduation, and before him, his father attended University High School too. For the Sjobergs, UNC’s campus has been a place for betterment and education for generations, and it’s even the meeting place for Phill and his wife, Stacey Sjoberg, ’07.

Colorado local Kelli Johnson, ’01, has spent time in and around Greeley since she was a child.Now, as the assistant city manager for the city of Greeley, Johnson has a vested interest in Greeley’s future, and has the ability to affect change.

The sky’s the limit when it comes to where a UNC education can take you, just ask Heath Montgomery, ’05, and Leah Schultz, ’17.

Jourdan Delacruz, '23, earned one of just three highly sought after women’s weightlifting spots on Team USA to compete in the 2024 Olympic Games.

The success that first-generation alumni Kevin, ‘95, and Amy, ‘96, Antuna found after graduation served as inspiration, creating a clear path for the next generation of Antunas to follow in their footsteps.

A double Bear with years of experience teaching on UNC’s campus, Kelly Langley Cook, ’20, M.A. ’18, devotes herself to teaching the lesser-known parts of United States history.

Alumna and professional weightlifter pursues her second Olympic games

As a student, Teresa Castro, ’21, represented students through her work with student government and organizations. Now, she has returned to UNC to represent both students and alumni as assistant director of Alumni Relations.

This year, the sole winner of the Milken Award, known as the "Oscars for Teaching," from Colorado was Greeley native and University of Northern Colorado alumnus Caleb Flores.