University of Northern Colorado Alumni Association

Your UNC connection has the power to create opportunities for future Bears.

Gifts from alumni and friends help support students, programs and experiences that make a UNC education possible. Whether you’re passionate about scholarships, student success, academic programs or another area of impact, there are many ways to continue your UNC legacy.

👉 Learn more about giving to UNC > https://www.unco.edu/give/

💡🐻 Big ideas start here!

What begins as a spark of curiosity can become something extraordinary. The new Suey Hey and Stella Chin Innovation Den in Michener Library gives Bears a place to imagine, experiment, create and bring their ideas to life.

Made possible through the generosity of Robert A. “Bob” Chin, ’74, Ph.D., the space honors his parents, Suey Hey and Stella Chin, while inspiring the next generation of innovators, creators and problem-solvers.

📖 Read the story: https://www.unco.edu/news/articles/a-hub-for-creativity/ 💙

👀🐻 Bear sightings!

We spotted six Bears on NOCO Style's Thirty Under 30 list — congratulations to Seth Baker, ’19; Carissa Kapperman, ’19; Ashley Moore, '23; Malea Orozco, ’18; Jimmy Preciado, ’20; and Taylor Schiestel, ’20!

Meet NOCO’s 30 Under 30 in our August issue! 🎉

We’re excited to introduce you to the incredible young leaders shaping the future of Northern Colorado! From entrepreneurs and innovators to community changemakers, this year’s honorees are making an impact—and you’ll want to meet every one of them.

Read their stories in our August issue, along with ways to help local teachers stock their classrooms for the new school year, a guide to Northern Colorado’s locally owned ice cream shops and their one-of-a-kind flavors, a look at the craftsmanship behind three local artisan furniture makers and so much more. Explore it all in print or online. The link is in our bio.

Headshots by Christina Gressianu Photographer at The Kress Cinema & Lounge

Class of 2026:
Seth Baker
Amos Baldwin
Preston Bishir
Phil Boonstra
Payton Buhler
Solara Clark
Chris Crenshaw
Mason Ewing
Wilhelm (Billy) Fritzel
Cayley Griffin
Holly Rose Harrington
Jillian Henry
Carissa Kapperman
Hunter Kasdorf
Reese Klotz
Aubrey Kruse | Children’s Author & Illustrator
Jack McCool
Kierra Moog
Colorado wedding + elopement photographer
Sabrina Nunn
MO’s Photos📷
Alvaro Ortega
Jimmy Preciado
Jessica Rosenquist
Taylor Schiestel
Dane Shaffer
Hazen Walmsley
Chandi
Amanda Wellendorf
Abdulaziz Yusufjanov

🇮🇹🐻 Transformative experiences like this are made possible through the power of philanthropy.

Thanks to donor support, UNC Honors students explored Italy, gaining firsthand global perspectives, cultural experiences and memories that will last a lifetime.

📖 Read the story: https://www.unco.edu/news/articles/from-olympic-spotlight-to-academic-insight-students-explore-italy2/ 💙

🩺💙 Hey, Bears in healthcare — we'd love to hear from you!

There's still time to share your story for our special commemorative Fall 2026 edition of UNC Magazine.

Comment below or reach out — we can't wait to celebrate the incredible impact Bears are making in healthcare!

🩺🐻 Calling all Bears in healthcare!

As we count down to this week's grand opening of the new UNC College of Osteopathic Medicine, we’re also celebrating the Bears who are caring for communities and making an impact every day.

We’d love to feature you in a special commemorative Fall 2026 edition of UNC Magazine!

💬 Share your name, class year, degree, where you practice and what you do in the comments below. Prefer to connect privately? Send us a message or email [email protected].

We can't wait to share your story! 💙

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Alumni play an important role in supporting student success and strengthening the UNC community. Whether you’re interested in participating in career panels, mentoring students, connecting with classrooms, supporting admissions outreach or another opportunity, there are meaningful ways to make an impact.

👉 Get involved > https://www.unco.edu/alumni/connect/

⚾️🐻 What a day, Bears! 💙💛 UNC Day at the Rockies was a home run — a beautiful day at Coors Field, great baseball and plenty of Bear pride throughout the ballpark!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a fun day of connection and community. We loved seeing so many Bears come together to cheer on the Rockies and celebrate UNC! We can’t wait to see you at the next alumni event! ✨

📸 Relive the day through our photo album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/uncbearsalumni/albums/72177720334890359/
👉 More events > https://www.unco.edu/alumni/events/

🩺 A new chapter. A grand opening to remember. Thank you to everyone who celebrated this historic milestone with us. 💙🐻