Blue & Gold

November 13, 2024

An Alumni Tribute: What it Means to be a Bear

Here in Bear Country, we love a good alumni career success story. Lyndsey Crum, ’05, is one such Bear whose decade of service as the University of Northern Colorado’s Assistant Vice President for Alumni and Community Relations has left an indelible mark on our community. Her story is a shining example that exemplifies the mantra: “Once a Bear, Always a Bear.”

November 13, 2024

Last Look - Back and Better Than Ever

Tobey-Kendel Hall, or T-K as it is known on campus, reopened in fall 2024 to much fanfare from students. The dining hall underwent a $3.7 million building remodel last year to create an open kitchen, food stations, additional seating and a 24-hour market.

November 13, 2024

Alumni Notes – Fall 2024

News and updates about Bears near and far. Alumni Notes items are submitted by alumni and are not verified by the editors.

November 13, 2024

In Memory – Fall 2024

Alumni, faculty, staff and friends in memoriam and tributes.

May 23, 2024

From the Vault: Back to the Future – Spring 2024

As UNC prepares to break ground on the proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine, we take a look back at the history of UNC's Nursing program.

May 23, 2024

Teacher, Mentor, Inspirer of Dreams

Caleb Flores, ’16, M.A. ’21, was the only teacher in Colorado to receive a Milken Educator Award this year - an outstanding achievement.

May 23, 2024

Last Look – Bishop Lehr

Classic UNC building, Bishop-Lehr, will have its grounds repurposed for UNC's proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine.

May 23, 2024

Alumni Notes – Spring 2024

News and updates about Bears near and far. Alumni Notes items are submitted by alumni and are not verified by the editors.

May 23, 2024

In Memory – Spring 2024

Alumni, faculty, staff and friends in memoriam and tributes.

November 27, 2023

Mailbag – Fall 2023

Readers write in responses to the previous issue's articles.

November 27, 2023

Last Look – 100th Homecoming

100th Homecoming

November 27, 2023

UNC Served as ‘a Nice Playground’ for Chemistry Alumna

Geneva Laurita, Ph.D. ’10, an associate professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Bates College in Maine since 2017, has received a five-year, $582,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant.

November 27, 2023

Alumni Notes – Fall 2023

News and updates about Bears near and far. Alumni Notes items are submitted by alumni and are not verified by the editors.

November 27, 2023

The Homecomings of the Century: From Hellzabruin to Bear Sync

Diving deep into the archives and digging up photos from all the way back to the first homecoming, nothing evokes a sense of nostalgia quite like looking back at the beginnings of our mighty Bears.

November 27, 2023

Creating Art to Inspire Colorado’s Latino Leaders

Julio “Juls” Mendoza, B.A. ’12, Denver, was commissioned to create a live painting at the 2023 Colorado Latino Leadership and Legacy Gala.

November 27, 2023

Farewell to a Champion for Education and a Transformational Leader

The Bear community mourns the loss of Richard Bond who passed away on Thursday, Oct. 26, at the age of 95. As UNC’s ninth president, Bond served the university from 1971-81 after serving as vice president of academic affairs at Illinois State University, an institution like UNC in mission and purpose.

November 27, 2023

In Memory – Fall 2023

Alumni, faculty, staff and friends in memoriam and tributes.

April 25, 2023

Mailbag – Spring 2023

Readers write in responses to the previous issue's articles.

April 25, 2023

Honored Alumni 2023

The University of Northern Colorado proudly recognized five outstanding alumni at its 2023 Honored Alumni Awards ceremony this spring.

April 25, 2023

Last Look – UNC’s Century-Old Silver Maple Tree

Saying Goodbye to UNC’s Century-Old Silver Maple Tree

April 25, 2023

Alumni Notes – Spring 2023

News and updates about Bears near and far. Alumni Notes items are submitted by alumni and are not verified by the editors.

April 24, 2023

In Memory – Spring 2023

Alumni, faculty, staff and friends in memoriam and tributes.

October 25, 2022

Alumni Spotlight – The Sociology of Hats

Every hat tells a story, and many of the best cowboy tales begin at alumnus Trent Johnson’s Greeley Hat Works.

October 25, 2022

Last Look – Bears, Brews and Bites

Bears, Brews and Bites, a fundraising, learning and networking opportunity for students in our Brewing Laboratory Science program

October 25, 2022

From the Vault – Rose Van Dyne

A successful actor, singer, pianist and performer, alumna Rose Van Dyne ’18 reflects on how her experiences and support system at UNC propelled her forward and prepared her for her current career in musical theater.

October 25, 2022

Mail Bag – Fall 2022

Readers write in responses to the previous issue's articles.

October 25, 2022

Alumni Notes – Fall 2022

News and updates about Bears near and far. Alumni Notes items are submitted by alumni and are not verified by the editors.

October 25, 2022

In Memory – Fall 2022

Alumni, faculty, staff and friends in memoriam and tributes.

May 24, 2022

From the Vault – Neyla Pekarek

Neyla Pekarek ’09, wrote the musical, “Rattlesnake Kate,” which premiered at the Denver Center for Performing Arts earlier this spring.

May 24, 2022

Alumni Spotlight – Honored Alumni 2022

On March 26, UNC honored and celebrated alumni who share their love of the university through service, commitment and dedication. The UNC Honored Alumni Award is presented annually to five graduates in recognition of career success and a commitment of service to the university. It is the highest honor presented to a UNC graduate by the Alumni Association.

May 24, 2022

Last Look – Sharing Advice and Experience

About eight times each year, alumni take time out to participate in career panels, sharing their professional experiences and insights.

May 23, 2022

Alumni Notes – Spring 2022

News and updates about Bears near and far. Alumni Notes items are submitted by alumni and are not verified by the editors.

May 23, 2022

In Memory – Spring 2022

Alumni, faculty, staff and friends in memoriam and tributes.

October 18, 2021

Alumni Spotlight – Holding High Expectations

UNC Trustee Shashwata Prateek Dutta BS 08, EdLD, believes in the importance of education as a driver of social mobility — something he’s experienced in his own journey to success.

October 15, 2021

Last Look – Back on Stage

After the pandemic paused production for two seasons, the Little Theatre of the Rockies (LTR) — the oldest professional theatre company in Colorado — jumped back on the boards with an outdoor benefit concert at UNC’s Garden Theatre.

October 15, 2021

Mail Bag – Fall 2021

Readers write in responses to the previous issue's articles.

October 15, 2021

In Memory – Fall 2021

Alumni, faculty, staff and friends in memoriam and tributes.

October 14, 2021

Alumni Notes – Fall 2021

News and updates about Bears near and far. Alumni Notes items are submitted by alumni and are not verified by the editors.

May 12, 2021

Last Look – Paying it Forward

Artist and UNC alumnus Armando Silva ’10 created a mural inside the Campus Commons building that commemorates the César Chavez Cultural Center’s 35th anniversary.

May 12, 2021

Alumni Spotlight – 2021 Honored Alumni

The UNC Alumni Association is proud to present the 2021 honorees. This year’s class reflects the university’s more than 130,000 outstanding alumni who choose to represent UNC in their personal and professional lives.

May 11, 2021

Mail Bag – Summer 2021

Readers write in responses to the previous issue's articles.

May 11, 2021

In Memory - Summer 2021

Alumni, faculty, staff and friends in memoriam and tributes.

May 11, 2021

Alumni Notes – Summer 2021

News and updates about Bears near and far. Alumni Notes items are submitted by alumni and are not verified by the editors.

December 21, 2020

Last Look – Music to His Ears

Gal Faganel, a professor in the UNC School of Music, arranged for individual hourlong lessons at the pavilion in Glenmere Park in Greeley.

December 21, 2020

Alumni Spotlight – A Community Effort

UNC alumna Grace Franklin started a new job during a pandemic — and joined a team effort to keep her community healthy.

December 21, 2020

From the Vault – General Wisdom

Lessons from the U.S. Marine Corps’ first woman three-star general.

December 19, 2020

Alumni Notes – Winter 2020

News and updates about Bears near and far. Alumni Notes items are submitted by alumni and are not verified by the editors.

December 16, 2020

In Memory - Winter 2020

Alumni, faculty, staff and friends in memoriam and tributes.

July 02, 2020

Last Look – Celebrating the Journey

Their path may have taken an unexpected turn, but the spring 2020 graduating class didn’t let it derail them.

July 02, 2020

From the Vault – Taking a Page from the Past

While the past century presents a number of examples, the influenza outbreak of 1918 may most closely resemble what our world is now experiencing with the current global pandemic. History Professor Fritz Fischer shares a portion of his classroom lesson here.

July 01, 2020

Mail Bag – Summer 2020

Readers write in responses to the previous issue's articles.

July 01, 2020

In Memory – Summer 2020

Alumni, faculty, staff and friends in memoriam and tributes.

July 01, 2020

Alumni Spotlight – 2020 Honored Alumni

The University of Northern Colorado boasts outstanding alumni and dedicated friends from all walks of life. Each year it is the great privilege of the UNC Alumni Association to recognize a group of distinguished graduates and friends as Honored Alumni, the highest recognition that the Alumni Association can bestow.

July 01, 2020

Alumni Notes – Summer 2020

News and updates about Bears near and far. Alumni Notes items are submitted by alumni and are not verified by the editors.

November 18, 2019

Alumni Spotlight - Get Involved

Get Involved. Put Your Bear Network to Work!

November 18, 2019

Mailbag - Fall 2019

Readers write in responses to the previous issue's articles

November 18, 2019

From the Vault - Stephen Bidne

Stephen Bidne has found his career as Hawai‘i’s head women’s golf coach.

November 18, 2019

Last Look - Aims2UNC

Working together, UNC and Aims Community College are offering pathways to success

November 18, 2019

Alumni Notes - Fall 2019

News and updates about Bears near and far. Alumni Notes items are submitted by alumni and are not verified by the editors. While we welcome alumni news, UNC Magazine is not responsible for the information contained in these submissions.

November 18, 2019

In Memory - Fall 2019

Alumni, faculty, staff and friends in memoriam and tributes.

April 24, 2019

Alumni Spotlight - Honored Alumni 2019

April 23, 2019

Last Look - Pie Café

It’s pie day every day at this new campus favorite, with careful research mixing up a perfect crust.

April 23, 2019

From the Vault - Joseph Hamm

UNC alumnus Joseph Hamm, Ph.D., ’08, went from McNair Scholar to Academia

April 23, 2019

In Memory - Spring 2019

Alumni, faculty, staff and friends in memoriam and tributes.

April 23, 2019

Alumni Notes - Spring 2019

December 21, 2018

Last Look - Striking Familiar Chords

Striking familiar chords with UNC's fight song

December 21, 2018

Alumni Spotlight - Bear Brewers

UNC alumnus Jeff Crabtree shares his expertise — and brews some ah ha moments with UNC students.

December 20, 2018

From the Vault - Vincent Jackson

Vincent Jackson turns page on prolific career in the NFL

December 14, 2018

Mailbag - Fall 2018

Readers write in responses to the previous issue's articles

December 14, 2018

Alumni Notes - Fall 2018

News and updates about Bears near and far.

December 14, 2018

In Memory - Fall 2018

Tributes to Marjorie “Marge” (Dudley) Reddick and to Myra Trout from Roscoe “Ric” Trout

May 16, 2018

From the Vault - Lifetime Sport

UNC tennis great, now a nationally ranked player, teaches the next generation.

May 16, 2018

Last Look - Zen in Amity

UNC Alum Katelynn Mai-Fusco's work offers viewers the calm of water in the shadows of paper.

May 16, 2018

Mailbag - Spring 2018

Readers write in responses to the previous issue's articles

May 16, 2018

Alumni Spotlight - Honored Alumni 2018

The University of Northern Colorado boasts outstanding alumni and dedicated friends from all walks of life, and each year the UNC Alumni Association recognizes some of them with the Honored Alumni Awards.

May 16, 2018

Alumni Notes - Spring 2018

News and updates about Bears near and far.

May 16, 2018

In Memory - Spring 2018

Tributes to Frank Carbajal, Elmer V. Bachenberg, John Michael Brown, and Lynn Teague.

November 20, 2017

Alumni Spotlight - Fall 2017

UNC alumna Nancy Wendirad lives life on her terms.

November 20, 2017

Last Look - Fall 2017

UNC wrestler Keilan Torres is working his way back toward the NCAA championships.

November 20, 2017

In Memory - Fall 2017

In remembrance and tributes of alumni and friends.

November 20, 2017

Mailbag - Fall 2017

Readers write in responses to the previous issue's articles

November 17, 2017

From the Vault - Fall 2017

Catch Up with the Doyenne of Science Fiction Writing

November 17, 2017

Alumni Notes - Fall 2017

News and updates about Bears near and far.

May 03, 2017

Alumni Spotlight - Honored Alumni 2017

May 01, 2017

Mailbag - Spring 2017

Readers write in responses to the previous issue's feature articles

May 01, 2017

Alumni Notes - Spring 2017

News and updates about Bears near and far.

May 01, 2017

Ah, Well I Remember - Pete Butler

Campus memories, as told by Mike Peters ’68

May 01, 2017

Last Look - Imagination Required

UNC Assistant Professor Mehrgan Mostowfi encourages his Software Engineering students to put their creativity to work.

May 01, 2017

In Memory - Spring 2017

Tributes to Frank Carbajal, Elmer V. Bachenberg, John Michael Brown, and Lynn Teague.

November 29, 2016

Honored - Fall 2016

Hall of Fame 2016 Celebrated Sport Icons

November 29, 2016

Alumni Spotlight - Super Bowl Diets

Bryan Snyder (’10) helped fuel the Denver Broncos to their 2016 Super Bowl Championship

November 28, 2016

Ah, Well I Remember - Cranford Hall

Campus memories, as told by Mike Peters ’68

November 22, 2016

Mailbag - Fall 2016

Readers write in response to the previous issue's article about childhood obesity.

November 22, 2016

Last Look - Campus Commons

I took a brick from Cranford Hall.

November 18, 2016

Alumni Notes - Fall 2016

News and updates about Bears near and far.

November 18, 2016

In Memory - Fall 2016

In remembrance and tributes of alumni and friends.

May 02, 2016

From the Vault – Marshall Ulrich

Marshall Ulrich started running more than 30 years ago to deal with stress. Two books and 100,000 miles later, he’s still logging impressive distances.

May 02, 2016

Last Look - Spring 2016

Campus and community gain a new perspective with the help of guest artist Alice Mizrachi.

May 02, 2016

In Memory - Spring 2016

Tributes to Charles Gilbert Smith, Lydia Lee Miller Ruyle, Joan Shannon-Miller and Bob McNamee.