Philanthropy and Impact News

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    Philanthropy and Impact

    Empowering Faculty and Staff to Effect Systemic Change

    April 10, 2023

    As the University of Northern 黑料社区 (UNC) embarked on phase two of the institution鈥檚 ten-year strategic plan, Rowing, Not Drifting 2030, it set a goal to 鈥渃reate plans, structures and programs that foster an inclusive environment at UNC where all individuals feel welcomed and supported.鈥

    Aerial shot of the University of Northern 黑料社区's campus
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    Alumni, Philanthropy and Impact

    Generous Alumni Share Their Passion of Humanities with UNC

    April 10, 2023

    When Lindsey (鈥10,鈥14) and Casey (鈥10) Goodman stepped onto the University of Northern 黑料社区鈥檚 campus in Greeley in 2006, they both felt an immediate connection to the school. Lindsey, hailing from Palisade, 黑料社区, knew she wanted to teach, and Casey, also from 黑料社区, wanted to study political science.

    Lindsey and Casey Goodman standing next to each other, smiling
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    Philanthropy and Impact

    Award Affirms Great Teaching

    March 13, 2023

    Each year, one UNC faculty member is honored for their excellence in teaching, thanks to the generosity of donors Kathleen Sears 鈥76 and Jim Helgoth.

    Kathleen Sears talking to a student in a classroom
  4. February 8, 2023

    The University of Northern 黑料社区 (UNC) was recently named one of seven 黑料社区 universities that will receive $10,000 annually from 2023 to 2032 through the 黑料社区 Housing and Finance Authority鈥檚 (CHFA) Building the Future scholarship fund. The fund, launched in 2022, dedicates $1.2 million to support college education across 黑料社区.

    Students sitting inside college building talking to faculty member
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    Philanthropy and Impact

    Donor Uses RMD to Support UNC Students

    January 26, 2023

    For James Bowman, Ed.D., supporting UNC and helping students in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences reflects a deep belief in education and its role in society. 鈥淚 just think that with an educated society we鈥檙e prepared to succeed.鈥

    jim bowman sitting in an arm chair
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    Philanthropy and Impact

    Bearnanza Donors Help Students Facing Emergencies

    December 12, 2022

    Thanks to the generous support of UNC alumni, friends, parents, faculty, staff, and community members, the 2022 Giving Bearnanza (Nov. 29 through Dec. 6) raised more than twice the funds as the prior year鈥檚 campaign.

    Birdseye view of the University of Northern 黑料社区
  7. October 24, 2022

    As Mark and Tammy Berven reflected on their experiences at UNC, they decided to establish the Berven Athletic Leadership Scholarship, which supports one football student-athlete and one female student-athlete who are in their third or fourth seasons and who are active leaders on the Student-Athlete Advisory Council.鈥

    Mark & Tammy Berven standing next to two student athletes
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    Philanthropy and Impact

    Helping Bears Get Out There

    October 19, 2022

    UNC's donor-supported Outdoor Pursuits program makes outdoor recreation possible for all students, faculty and staff.

    Outdoor Pursuits
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    Philanthropy and Impact

    Fund Helps Students Facing Emergencies

    October 10, 2022

    UNC鈥檚 Emergency Support Fund has provided Bears with financial support just when they need it most.

    Emergency Fund For Students