Campus Announcements

Ken Colwell, Dean Monfort College of Business

UNC Selects New Dean for Monfort College of Business

March 29, 2023 — The University of Northern Colorado announced the selection of Ken Colwell, Ph.D., as the next dean of the Kenneth W. Monfort College of Business. He will begin his new role July 1, 2023.

Jim Doerner, dean of Humanities and Social Sciences

UNC Names New Humanities and Social Sciences Dean

March 27, 2023 — The University of Northern Colorado announced that Jim Doerner will become the next dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS).

UNC Foundation Welcomes New President

October 13, 2022 — After a national search launched earlier this year, the University of Northern Colorado Foundation has selected Tony Troxell as its next president. He officially stepped into his role on Sept. 16.

UNC Staff Member to Advance International Alumni Engagement in Germany Through Prestigious Award

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UNC Selects New General Counsel

June 22, 2022 — The University of Northern Colorado (UNC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Jacquie Rich Fredericks, Ed.D., J.D., as the university’s next vice president, general counsel and secretary to the Board of Trustees. Fredericks, who has worked for the Colorado Department of Law (DOL) for the past 11 years, will begin at UNC on Aug. 15.

UNC Selects New Chief of Staff

May 20, 2022 — The University of Northern Colorado (UNC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Jennifer Almquist, Ph.D., as the university’s next chief of staff. Almquist, who comes to UNC with nearly 20 years of experience in higher education, will begin in her new role on June 23.

Dr. Beth Longenecker named Founding Dean of UNC’s College of Osteopathic Medicine

April 12, 2022 — The University of Northern Colorado (UNC) is thrilled to announce the selection of Dr. Beth Longenecker as the Founding Dean of the university’s College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNC-COM). Longenecker, who was hired after the university launched a national search in December, will start her position in June.

2022 A.M. and Jo Winchester Distinguished Scholar Announced

November 24, 2021 — David Hulac, Ph.D., a professor of School Psychology in the College of Educational and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado, has been chosen as the 2022 Winchester Distinguished Scholar by UNC's Faculty Research and Publications Board.

Cedric Howard, new vice president of student affairs

UNC Selects New Vice President for Student Affairs

October 1, 2021 — University of Northern Colorado (UNC) has chosen Cedric Howard, Ed.D., as the university's new vice president for Student Affairs. Howard, who was selected through a national search the university launched last May, will start his position on Dec. 6, 2021.

Take a Walk in My Shoes interactive mural

Welcome Events Planned for Students’ Return

August 9, 2021 — This August, the Bears are back to school in a big way. There are many on-campus events planned, and UNC has partnered with Greeley to paint the town blue and gold, with “This is Bear Country” signs appearing in yards and at businesses throughout the area.

UNC Appoints Interim Provost for 2021-22 Academic Year

June 17, 2021 — University of Northern Colorado President Andy Feinstein announced on June 17 that Lisa Vollendorf, Ph.D., has been appointed as interim provost for the 2021-22 academic year. Vollendorf brings 26 years of higher education experience to UNC and has held numerous leadership roles, including provost, dean, department chair and Academic Senate chair. She will start her new role on July 1, 2021.

2021 Open Educational Resources Awardees Announced

June 7, 2021 — UNC's Open Educational Resources (OER) Committee announces faculty members who were recently awarded stipends to transform a course from using commercial texts and course materials to implementing OER for fall 2021.

Emily Holt 2021 Sears Helgoth Distinguished Teaching Award recipient

Biology Faculty Member Wins Sears Helgoth Distinguished Teaching Award

May 19, 2021 — UNC Associate Professor of Biological Sciences Emily Holt, Ph.D., has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 Sears Helgoth Distinguished Teaching Award.

UNC Graduate School Announces Student Awards for Fall 2020 and Spring 2021

May 13, 2021 — The UNC Graduate School has announced the recipients of awards recognizing superior academic achievement and outstanding research in graduate studies.

Kristen Mattio Announced as Women's Basketball Head Coach

May 8, 2021 — Northern Colorado athletics has announced the hiring of Kristen Mattio as the next head Women's Basketball coach.

2021 Sears Helgoth Distinguished Teaching Award

April 8, 2021 — The Sears Helgoth Distinguished Teaching Award recognizes UNC's commitment to high-quality and innovative teaching along with the historical importance of the teaching mission at UNC by rewarding faculty members (tenured, tenure-track, contract renewable) who have made outstanding contributions to teaching and learning.

UNC Names New Natural and Health Sciences Dean

March 31, 2021 — UNC has announced that Kamel Haddad, Ph.D., will become the next dean of the College of Natural and Health Sciences.

Employees Recognized During Appreciation Week

March 5, 2021 — UNC employees were honored during this year's Employee Appreciation Week. This annual event recognizes and celebrates everyone who makes UNC a special place.

UNC's 13th Annual Adopt-A-Spot Program

February 4, 2021 — UNC's Adopt-A-Spot Program started in 2008 with the goal of fostering civic engagement and campus pride. This year, participants are needed to continue the tradition of campus beautification.

2021 A.M. and Jo Winchester Distinguished Scholar Announced

November 30, 2020 — Karen Barton, Ph.D., a professor of Geography in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at UNC, has been chosen as the 2021 Winchester Distinguished Scholar by UNC's Faculty Research and Publications Board.

Organizational Changes Within Division of Academic Affairs

October 1, 2020 — The Division of Academic Affairs has implemented organizational changes over the last several months to improve the division’s structure.

2020 McNair Research Award Winners

September 22, 2020 — The McNair Scholars Program, which prepares students from disadvantaged backgrounds for graduate school through research and other scholarly activities, has announced its 2020 McNair Research Award winners.

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Organizational Changes Within Division of Student Affairs

September 8, 2020 — The Division of Student Affairs at the University of Northern Colorado has established organizational changes to better serve the campus community.

Open Educational Resources Awardees Announced

May 14, 2020 — The UNC Open Educational Resources (OER) Committee is pleased to announce the 2020 faculty OER awardees. The committee, made up of faculty, students and staff from across campus, reviewed many excellent applications and made the recommendations for funding.

Graduate School Announces Spring 2020 Student Awards

May 12, 2020 — The Graduate School has announced the recipients of awards recognizing superior academic achievement and outstanding research in graduate studies.

Spring 2020 Book Buyback and Rental Returns

May 1, 2020 — Learn about textbook buybacks and rental returns both for online and in-person for spring 2020.

Classroom members who collected the supplies/handled the fundraising

Class for a Cause

April 6, 2020 — UNC values hands-on education, but what does that look like in various fields? In the case of Journalism and Media Studies 481: Strategic Communications Campaigns, it looks like raising thousands of dollars for a local cause.

Parent holding kid's hand in hospital bed

Doctoral Student Recognized for Research Poster at Conference

April 2, 2020 — Alice Wille, a Psychology doctoral student at UNC, was one of five award recipients for her research poster during the 2020 Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference (SPPAC) last month.

Employees Recognized at 49th Annual Staff Recognition Banquet

March 6, 2020 — UNC staff were celebrated and recognized during the 49th annual Staff Recognition Banquet on Thursday, March 5.

Investment in UNC Benefits Students, Graduates, Society

February 25, 2020 — The UNC injected $544.2 million into the regional economy during fiscal year 2017-18 and supported 8,429 jobs, or one out of every 48 jobs in Weld and Larimer counties, according to an economic study released Wednesday.

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Call for Applications: Sears Helgoth Distinguished Teaching Award

February 17, 2020 — The Sears Helgoth Distinguished Teaching Award recognizes UNC’s commitment to high-quality and innovative teaching along with the historical importance of UNC's teaching mission by rewarding a faculty member who has made outstanding contributions to teaching and learning that result in the enhancement of the intellectual development and lives of students.

Board of Trustees receiving public comments during the meeting

Campus Shares with Trustees Concerns about Reorganization

February 14, 2020 — Over 200 members of the campus community attended the UNC Board of Trustees meeting Friday to voice their concerns about reorganization efforts that will result in layoffs this spring.

Enrollment Management Updates

February 12, 2020 — Recent announcements and changes within Enrollment Management provide an opportune time to begin to implement initiatives proposed by SESS Action Teams and are in alignment with organizational design best practices.

UNC New Hires, January 2020

February 4, 2020 — The following new faculty and staff were welcomed as members of the UNC community in January 2020.

People wearing masks on a train in China

Coronavirus: No Cases on Campus, Officials Monitoring Situation

January 30, 2020 — With the publicity and ongoing issues related to the novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV, we want to provide information to all our students, faculty and staff at the University of Northern Colorado.

Call Dibs on a Room for Returning Students to Live on Campus Kicks Off

January 14, 2020 — UNC’s Housing & Residential Education Department kicks off their Call Dibs campaign to encourage continuing students to return to live on campus for the upcoming academic year.

Campus News from Over Winter Break

January 8, 2020 — Catch up on campus news you may have missed over 2019 winter break including Athletics, PVA, in the news and more.

UNC New Hires, December 2019

January 6, 2020 — The following new faculty and staff were welcomed as members of the UNC community in December 2019.

New Designed Form: IRS 2020 W4

December 20, 2019 — The 2020 Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate, is different from previous versions due to the federal-tax law changes that took place in 2018.

Carter Hall where the Graduate School is located

UNC Graduate School Announces Student Awards

December 11, 2019 — The Graduate School at UNC has announced the recipients of awards recognizing superior academic achievement and outstanding research in graduate studies. The winners will be honored at today, Dec. 13, at the graduate commencement ceremony.

UNC New Hires, November 2019

December 4, 2019 — The following new faculty and staff were welcomed as members of the UNC community in November 2019.

Call for Applications: Sears Helgoth Distinguished Teaching Award

December 2, 2019 — The Sears Helgoth Distinguished Teaching Award recognizes the University of Northern Colorado’s commitment to high-quality and innovative teaching along with the historical importance of the teaching mission at UNC by rewarding a faculty member who has made outstanding contributions to teaching and learning that result in the enhancement of the intellectual development and lives of students.

Fall 2019 Research, Dissemination and Faculty Development Program Awardees

December 2, 2019 — The Research, Dissemination and Faculty Development (RDFD) program supports faculty scholarship and professional activity to develop as teachers, researchers, scholars and artists.

Strategic Enrollment and Student Success Update

November 25, 2019 — The Strategic Enrollment and Student Success planning teams continue to make progress implementing strategies to increase new student enrollment while improving student success outcomes.

Student and faculty members of the 2019-20 UNC Ethics Bowl teams

UNC Team Qualifies for National Ethics Bowl Competition

November 18, 2019 — On Saturday, Nov. 16, the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative sponsored UNC in hosting the Rocky Mountain Regional Ethics Bowl where 10 teams from seven schools competed in an all-day ethics competition.

Sarah Goodrum 2020 Scholar of A.M. and Jo Winchester award

2020 A.M. and Jo Winchester Distinguished Scholar Announced

November 13, 2019 — Sarah Goodrum, Ph.D. , a professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, has been chosen as the 2020 Winchester Distinguished Scholar by UNC's Faculty Research and Publications Board.

Statewide Employee Engagement Survey for Classified Staff

November 1, 2019 — The State of Colorado’s 2019 Employee Engagement Survey will launch on Monday, Nov. 4.

UNC New Hires, October 2019

November 1, 2019 — The following new faculty and staff were welcomed as members of the UNC community in October 2019.

UNC Jazz Orchestra to Compete in National Competition

October 30, 2019 — The UNC Jazz Lab Band 1 was selected to participate in the Jazz at Lincoln Center's inaugural Jack Rudin Jazz Championship from Jan. 18-19 at Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City.

Winter Storm Warning Issued for Greeley, University Monitoring Weather

October 28, 2019 — UNC's emergency preparedness team will closely monitor weather conditions. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for much of the state, including Greeley, from 6 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, to noon Wednesday, Oct. 30.

Visiting Scholar Available for Presentation

October 11, 2019 — The UNC Graduate Student Association (GSA) is searching for any campus groups interested in having Nikki Seymour come and speak on her research and/or areas of expertise. She is a Colorado State University (CSU) Geosciences doctoral student that studies how the Earth's tectonic plates move.

From the President: Winter Weather Updates

October 9, 2019 — Given the weather forecast, it seems like we might just skip fall altogether. As I approach my second Colorado winter, I thought it would be helpful to review how and when decisions are made about the operations of the university, including closures and late openings.

UNC New Hires, September 2019

October 1, 2019 — The following new faculty and staff were welcomed as members of the UNC community in September 2019.

UNC Trustees Approve Resolution for Higher Ed Funding

September 23, 2019 — The University of Northern Colorado Board of Trustees approved a resolution in support of Proposition CC during a special meeting to consider the action Monday, Sept. 23.

UNC Students Attend Marketing Conference in Boston

September 19, 2019 — Nine students from the University of Northern Colorado’s Monfort College of Business were selected by their faculty to attend a recent marketing conference in Boston.

Update on Strategic Enrollment and Student Success Efforts

September 13, 2019 — We hope the academic year has started well for you. Today, we share an update on the campus wide Strategic Enrollment and Student Success efforts initiated last spring. The SESS project collected information through interviews, document review and meetings with the steering team while also utilizing recommendations from the Task Force work last fall.

Recap: UNC Trustees Meeting

September 9, 2019 — President Andy Feinstein kicked off Friday's Board of Trustees meeting with updates on the Aims2UNC program, the Capital Development Committee's visit to UNC, preliminary fall enrollment numbers, strategic planning and organizational design work.

SOAR Office and Academic Probation Advising Updates

September 4, 2019 — SOAR, formerly known as Major Exploration and Academic Probation (MEAP), has several updates regarding who the office serves and how academic probation advising is handled at UNC.

UNC New Hires, August 2019

September 3, 2019 — The following new faculty and staff were welcomed as members of the UNC community in August 2019.

New Divisions, Name Changes, Office Locations

August 17, 2019 — Read about new divisions and units as well as changes to office names and locations at UNC.

Need-to-Know Resources for Employees

August 16, 2019 — If you have new employees starting work this month, the UNC Card Office, Information Management and Technology and Facilities Management offer the following suggestions to help make the process go smoothly.

UNC New Hires, July 2019

August 2, 2019 — The following new faculty and staff were welcomed as members of the UNC community in July 2019.

UNC Bands Alumni Reunion Brings Alumni to Campus

July 9, 2019 — The third UNC Bands Alumni Reunion will bring over 150 University of Northern Colorado alumni back to campus for a Concerts Under the Stars performance at UNC’s Garden Theatre at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 21.

UNC New Hires, June 2019

July 1, 2019 — The following new faculty and staff were welcomed as members of the UNC community in June 2019.

Hold Off Saving Parade Spots at UNC After July 2

June 5, 2019 — Until July 2, UNC will remove materials used to save spots on campus for watching the Greeley Stampede Fourth of July parade.

COEBS Programs Earn National Accreditation

May 21, 2019 — Three programs in UNC’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences successfully received national accreditation this spring.

First Gen graduation cap from earlier commencement

UNC-Backed Bill Signed into Law

May 14, 2019 — University of Northern Colorado staff in March testified in support of a bill that Gov. Polis signed into law this week that expands state financial aid to eligible undocumented students.

UNC New Hires, May 2019

May 2, 2019 — The following new faculty and staff were welcomed as members of the UNC community in May 2019.

UNC New Hires, April 2019

May 2, 2019 — The following new faculty and staff were welcomed as members of the UNC community in April 2019.

Physical Education Students Win Numerous Awards

April 29, 2019 — Three students from the University of Northern Colorado School of Sport and Exercise Science's Physical Education program were recognized for their achievements as students in the teaching field.

Bicycles Left on Campus after May 5 to be Removed

April 29, 2019 — In an effort to prevent thefts, the UNC Police Department regularly removes bicycles left in the racks after spring semester. This year will be after May 5.

Preliminary 2020 Budget Now Available; Attend Tuesday's Forum

April 29, 2019 — As promised in an April 17 campus announcement, a draft of the fiscal year 2020 budget can now be downloaded as a PDF. It provides a summary of next year's budget and details cost savings identified this year.

West Campus Demonstration April 8-9

April 8, 2019 — An anti-abortion demonstration Monday and Tuesday staged by a group unaffiliated with UNC will include visual displays on the lawn west of McKee Hall.

Administrative Offices Begin Moving to Carter

March 29, 2019 — Several administrative offices are being relocated to spaces in Carter Hall vacated by the student services offices that moved to the Campus Commons earlier this month.

Administrative Offices Begin Moving to Carter

March 29, 2019 — Several administrative offices are being relocated to spaces in Carter Hall vacated by the student services offices that moved to the Campus Commons earlier this month.

Trustees Approve Tenure for Incoming Provost

March 11, 2019 — University of Northern Colorado trustees officially welcomed their newest board member and elected officers in addition to granting department-approved tenure for UNC’s incoming provost at the board’s regularly scheduled meeting Friday, March 8.

UNC New Hires, January 2019

February 5, 2019 — The following new faculty and staff were welcomed as members of the UNC community in January 2019.

UNC President Andy Feinstein Presents University Cost Savings

January 30, 2019 — During a follow-up cost-savings presentation to campus Tuesday, University of Northern Colorado President Andy Feinstein shared the university-wide options and the division-level cost-saving model that are under consideration to eliminate the $10 million structural deficit by fiscal year 2021 — the first step toward strategically investing in the future and “moving the institution forward.”

Trustees Approve Revisions to Board Policy Manual

January 30, 2019 — UNC Board of Trustees on Friday approved amending the section of the Board Policy Manual that covers conflict of interest on Jan. 24, 2019.

Fall 2018 Research Evening Award Winners

January 4, 2019 — Research Evening provides UNC graduate students the opportunity to present their projects from research classes. Participating graduate students are also eligible for the Hutchinson-Lahman Research Award.

Trustees Approve Updates to Academic Programs, Pass Resolution

November 16, 2018 — UNC’s Board of Trustees on Friday approved updating two academic programs: one that consolidates foreign language fields of study for undergraduates, and another that replaces an existing graduate track for teacher candidates.

President’s Council Delves into Cost-Saving Options

October 23, 2018 — The President’s Leadership Council continued its work on potential cost-saving measures at its Oct. 22 meeting. The council has identified 13 options to explore and will be discussing advantages, disadvantages, and financial implications of each in the coming weeks.

UNC Trustees Adopt Resolution Opposing Ballot Measure

October 19, 2018 — University of Northern Colorado Board of Trustees approved a resolution opposing Proposition 112 during a special meeting Oct. 19.

President’s Leadership Council Update: Task Forces Seek Campus Involvement

September 26, 2018 — President’s Leadership Council members discussed the efforts of three task forces convened by Interim Provost Theo Kalikow and began work on an inventory of potential cost-saving measures at the Council’s Sept. 24 meeting.

UNC Faculty Bookshelf 2018-19

September 18, 2018 — Check out some recently published books by UNC faculty members during the 2018-19 academic year.

Controlled Gas Flaring Possible Near Bishop-Lehr

September 13, 2018 — Starting at about 8 a.m. Monday and Tuesday (Sept. 17-18), Atmos Energy crews and contractors may conduct controlled natural gas flaring at intersections in Greeley as part of routine maintenance to pipelines in the area.

Emergency Alert System to be Tested Sept. 19

September 11, 2018 — A test of UNC's Emergency Alert Messaging System will be conducted on Wednesday, Sept. 19. The test message will be sent to UNC email accounts, text-enabled campus phones, subscribed cell phones (text and voice messages) and campus emergency poles.

President's Leadership Council Convenes

September 11, 2018 — UNC President Andy Feinstein convened the newly formed President’s Leadership Council for its first meeting Sept. 4.

Soon-to-Be Graduates: Share Your Story

, — Are you graduating at the end of the semester? Then, proudly share your story about your time while at the University of Northern Colorado as well as future plans and advice to first-year students joining the Bear family.