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Article |November 16, 2023
Philanthropy
State Farm Invests in Career Readiness Initiatives for UNC Students
This year, State Farm has generously awarded the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) two grants totaling $50,000 as a part of their Good Neighbor Citizenship Grant program.
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November 15, 2023
Adaeze Adams is soon to graduate here at UNC. She has spent the past few years studying for a degree in marketing and is working hard for her future career goals! Katie and Adaeze discuss her experience as a student, her marketing experience, the postgrad nerves, and how you can find answers to any of your graduation or career questions at the Career Readiness Center on campus.
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Article |November 14, 2023
Alumni
Alumna Named Colorado Teacher of the Year
Jessica May will spend the next year serving as an ambassador of sorts for the state’s teachers and will join the education commissioner’s Teacher Cabinet, a state advisory panel of educators, according to the education nonprofit Chalkbeat Colorado.
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Article |November 13, 2023
University News
Going to the Mat, From UNC Wrestler to a 2024 Summer Olympics Hopeful
This year, Andrew Alirez will step away from his academic career and college wrestling in pursuit of realizing that goal next summer at the 2024 Olympics in France.
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Article |November 9, 2023
Education
VIDEO: Expand Your Horizons Internationally
International Education Week is an opportunity to learn about international academic experiences at UNC.
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Article |November 6, 2023
Social Impact
Supporting First-Generation College Students to Become Next-Generation Leaders
Recognized nationally as First-Generation College Celebration Day, Nov. 8 serves as a special tribute to first-generation college students, defined as individuals whose parents and/or guardians did not complete a four-year degree.
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Article |October 30, 2023
Arts and Culture, Español
Day of the Dead: A Time-Honored Mexican Tradition
For over two decades, the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) has been at the forefront of celebrating a cultural tradition that unites people in remembrance of loved ones who have passed away–también en español.
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Article |October 18, 2023
Arts and Culture
PHOTOS: Day of Art
The sound of the University of Northern Colorado’s drumline commenced the second annual Day of Art last Friday. It is the biggest yearly event for the College of Performing and Visual Arts, showcasing the work of UNC’s artists with both the campus community, as well as the Greeley community.
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Article |October 16, 2023
Environmental
Careers in the Park: A Hands-On Student Excursion
Karen Barton, professor of Geography, GIS and Sustainability, took 14 UNC students up to Estes Park for a hands-on workshop titled “Careers in National Parks and Protected Areas.”
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October 16, 2023
Sofia Alvarez, treasurer and secretary of the Mexican American Studies Society at UNC, discusses the importance of learning about cultures and languages around the world. Katie and Sofia start this journey of discovery with open arms, excited to share their interest in the world around them.