University of Northern Colorado, Greeley

Name: University of Northern Colorado
Address: Michener Library L-15, Greeley, United States

#16 among attractions in Greeley

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University of Northern Colorado, Greeley

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The University of Northern Colorado 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 in are in Loveland, Denver/Aurora, and Colorado Springs. UNC’s 19 athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I athletics. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1889 (135 years ago)Coordinates: 40°24'16"N, 104°41'56"W

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Michener Library L-15University DistrictGreeley United States

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University of Northern Colorado – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Meeker Memorial Museum, Colorado Model Railroad Museum, Clubhouse-Student Union, Nettleton–Mead House.

1 miN
Historical place, Museum
Meeker Memorial Museum, Greeley
25 min walk • The Meeker Memorial Museum, also known as the N. C. Meeker Home, is a historic building in Greeley, Colorado. It was built as a private residence for Nathan Meeker in 1870. Meeker was a homesteader who founded the Union Colony of Colorado, later known as Greeley.
1.4 miNE
40°25'20"N • 104°41'17"W
Colorado Model Railroad Museum, Greeley
35 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
0.5 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture
Clubhouse-Student Union, Greeley
14 min walk • The Clubhouse-Student Union, also known as Gray Hall, is a structure made of two historic buildings on the campus of the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
1 miN
Italianate architecture
Nettleton–Mead House, Greeley
27 min walk • The Nettleton–Mead House is a historic house in Greeley, Colorado. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
1.2 miN
Church
First Baptist Church, Greeley
32 min walk • The First Baptist Church in Greeley, Colorado is a historic Baptist church at Tenth Avenue and Eleventh Street, on the northwest corner. It was built in 1911 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
~1730 ftW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Nottingham Field, Greeley
9 min walk • Nottingham Field is an 8,533-seat multi-purpose stadium in Greeley, Colorado. It is home to the University of Northern Colorado Bears football team, as well as the Bears track and field programs.
~1350 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport
Bank of Colorado Arena, Greeley
7 min walk • Bank of Colorado Arena at Butler-Hancock Athletic Center is a 2,992-seat multi-purpose arena in Greeley, Colorado, United States.