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At UNC, relationships are at the heart of the Bear experience — connections between students and mentors that spark curiosity, purpose and lifelong community engagement.

Sixteen students traveled to Athens, Greece over spring break to learn about business development strategies and the Greek economy.

Loretta Jones chooses to invest in UNC students to continue improving chemistry education around the world.

This fall, UNC Athletics pioneered its inaugural giving day campaign, Building Champions. The day of giving surpassed expectations and displayed an overwhelming amount of support for student-athletes.

Bob and Bonnie Phelps have big hearts for philanthropy. Having fallen in love with UNC’s campus community, they continually pour their support into its students.

Julie Pink, B.S. ’88, received scholarships from UNC, where Pink decided to enroll in the Monfort College of Business pursuing a degree in Accounting. Completing an internship that prepared her well for her career, paired with the pivotal support from her scholarship, Pink knew she would pay it forward one day.

Six Theatre Design and Technology students spent their 2024 spring break in the Big Apple forging connections and making memories. The trip was funded by an anonymous donor who joined them on their journey, shared knowledge and introduced the students to colleagues. For the students who got to meet and learn from industry professionals, it was an unforgettable experience.

Earning a college degree is a goal for more than just high school students. That is why Poudre School District has teamed up with UNC to make earning degrees well within reach for paraprofessionals working in their district.

UNC is addressing Colorado’s critical physician shortage by establishing a new College of Osteopathic Medicine. Made possible by the investments of donors and unprecedented financial support from the State of Colorado through HB24-1231, this bold initiative will directly address challenges in healthcare access and more.

Larry Wiget, LEC ’80, and his wife Connie Wiget found a meaningful way to them both and provide current students with opportunities to learn and grow just as Larry had.