The University of Northern Colorado (UNC) is a public university in Greeley, Colorado. The university was founded in 1889 as the State Normal School of Colorado and has a long history in teacher education. The institution has officially changed its name three times, first to Colorado State College of Education, at Greeley on February 16, 1935, Colorado State College on February 11, 1957, and its current form since May 1, 1970. Approximately 10,000 students are enrolled in six colleges. Extended campus locations are in Loveland, Denver/Aurora, and Colorado Springs. UNC's 19 athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Big Sky Conference.
West Campus, Bear Mascot Statue. Bishop Lehr Hall is visible on right, and McKee Hall of Education and Ross Hall of Science are on the left
UNC's Snyder Hall, a dormitory on Central Campus
The university's mascot, "Klawz"
Aaron Douglas Smith is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected in the fourth round of the 1999 NFL draft by the Steelers and played for the team for thirteen seasons. He played college football for the Northern Colorado Bears.
Smith (left center) helps make a tackle in 2006, behind him are Casey Hampton #98 and Brett Keisel # 99