Latest news from University of Northern Colorado on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/student-researcher-examines-effectiveness-of-systems-thinking-teaching-approach-in-chemical-education/?sc=rsin /articles/student-researcher-examines-effectiveness-of-systems-thinking-teaching-approach-in-chemical-education/?sc=rsin Tue, 17 Sep 2024 09:05:08 EST In his second semester in the University of Northern Colorado's Chemical Education Ph.D. program, Navid Ahmed Sadman has already discovered his passion. He's researching the effectiveness of educating future chemists differently using a "systems thinking" approach. University of Northern Colorado /articles/turning-tape-into-attire/?sc=rsin /articles/turning-tape-into-attire/?sc=rsin Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:05:51 EST Most people know the saying a 'Band-Aid fix,' a quick temporary aid to a problem not meant to be the solid solution. But what about a duck-tape triumph; a solution to a financial need that takes 161 hours to meet the goal and uses 80 roles of thick sticky tape to achieve? University of Northern Colorado /articles/fall-census-shows-growth-in-enrollment-diversity-and-persistence/?sc=rsin /articles/fall-census-shows-growth-in-enrollment-diversity-and-persistence/?sc=rsin Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:05:49 EST An increase in the number of new, first-time undergraduate and graduate students and record-setting retention and persistence rates highlight the start of the new academic year according to fall census numbers released by the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) on Sept. 10. University of Northern Colorado /articles/breaking-down-barriers-for-prospective-teachers-el-oso-center/?sc=rsin /articles/breaking-down-barriers-for-prospective-teachers-el-oso-center/?sc=rsin Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:05:45 EST The University of Northern Colorado (UNC) campus has always been a place where new ideas and best practices are honed, and El Oso Center for Innovative Educator Preparation (El Oso Center) is continuing that legacy. University of Northern Colorado /articles/sowing-seeds-of-change-cultivating-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-sport-and-exercise-science-higher-education/?sc=rsin /articles/sowing-seeds-of-change-cultivating-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-sport-and-exercise-science-higher-education/?sc=rsin Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:05:28 EST Doctoral student's dissertation evaluates effectiveness of adding DEI course to undergraduate curriculum. University of Northern Colorado /articles/colorado-lawmakers-give-final-approval-to-fund-unc-s-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine/?sc=rsin /articles/colorado-lawmakers-give-final-approval-to-fund-unc-s-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine/?sc=rsin Mon, 13 May 2024 16:05:49 EST The strategic initiative to help address Colorado's critical shortage of physicians will enroll 150 medical students annually, with an inaugural class anticipated to start as early as fall 2026. University of Northern Colorado /articles/cheers-brewing-program-taps-into-local-partnership-to-sell-beer/?sc=rsin /articles/cheers-brewing-program-taps-into-local-partnership-to-sell-beer/?sc=rsin Mon, 13 May 2024 16:05:41 EST Yetters Brewing Company and UNC's Brewing Laboratory Science program team up to brew and sell new craft beer -- Northern Colorado Brewhouse launches first flight April 24 on campus. University of Northern Colorado /articles/unc-collaborates-on-regional-nsf-funded-initiative-on-climate-resilience/?sc=rsin /articles/unc-collaborates-on-regional-nsf-funded-initiative-on-climate-resilience/?sc=rsin Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:05:22 EST Up to $160 million available over the next 10 years to build climate-resilient communities in the Colorado-Wyoming region University of Northern Colorado /articles/university-of-northern-colorado-achieves-federal-designation-as-hispanic-serving-institution/?sc=rsin /articles/university-of-northern-colorado-achieves-federal-designation-as-hispanic-serving-institution/?sc=rsin Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:05:58 EST As Colorado's newest Hispanic Serving Institution, the university is now eligible for new funding opportunities to support student success, but will remain equally focused on building and fostering cultural responsiveness University of Northern Colorado /articles/inspiring-inclusivity-in-music-through-achieving-milestones-and-pushing-boundaries/?sc=rsin /articles/inspiring-inclusivity-in-music-through-achieving-milestones-and-pushing-boundaries/?sc=rsin Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:05:52 EST Jolie Gonzalez Masmela, an international conducting student recently achieved three important milestones. As a woman pursuing a career in a field that has traditionally been dominated by males, she's hoping those achievements can open paths for future generations. University of Northern Colorado /articles/no-more-weighting/?sc=rsin /articles/no-more-weighting/?sc=rsin Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:05:36 EST Alumna and professional weightlifter pursues her second Olympic games University of Northern Colorado /articles/audiology-student-researches-security-vulnerabilities-in-hearing-aids/?sc=rsin /articles/audiology-student-researches-security-vulnerabilities-in-hearing-aids/?sc=rsin Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:05:10 EST Student combines her fascination with technology and research to uncover whether hearing aids that use Bluetooth technology can be hacked. University of Northern Colorado /articles/new-research-explores-the-effects-of-cannabidiol-on-general-health/?sc=rsin /articles/new-research-explores-the-effects-of-cannabidiol-on-general-health/?sc=rsin Tue, 30 Jan 2024 15:05:13 EST For 20 years, Laura Stewart, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Northern Colorado, has been exploring how exercise improves the immune system. University of Northern Colorado /articles/school-psychologists-in-short-supply-as-youth-mental-health-concerns-increase/?sc=rsin /articles/school-psychologists-in-short-supply-as-youth-mental-health-concerns-increase/?sc=rsin Thu, 18 Jan 2024 17:05:58 EST Two faculty members from UNC's College of Education and Behavioral Sciences are actively working to prepare more future school psychologists who will be able to provide mental health services across northern Colorado. University of Northern Colorado /articles/25-million-gift-largest-in-unc-history-accelerates-plans-for-college-of-osteopathic-medicine/?sc=rsin /articles/25-million-gift-largest-in-unc-history-accelerates-plans-for-college-of-osteopathic-medicine/?sc=rsin Mon, 30 Oct 2023 11:05:42 EST The University of Northern Colorado's vision to meet the critical and growing demand for doctors across the state just received a major endorsement. The Weld Trust has committed $25 million earmarked for the university's proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine. It's the largest single gift in the school's history and a transformational investment that will support efforts to strengthen Colorado's health care workforce and address the physician shortage. University of Northern Colorado /articles/nsf-grant-to-focus-on-entrepreneurship-workforce-resilience-and-development-along-colorado-s-front-range/?sc=rsin /articles/nsf-grant-to-focus-on-entrepreneurship-workforce-resilience-and-development-along-colorado-s-front-range/?sc=rsin Mon, 30 Oct 2023 11:05:28 EST The University of Northern Colorado was one of 50 institutions recently awarded a three-year, $400,000 Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity (EPIIC) grant from the National Science Foundation. The EPIIC grant, which will be executed by the Monfort College of Business, is designed to encourage minority-serving institutions, two-year institutions, primarily undergraduate institutions and other emerging research institutions to participate in and strengthen regional innovation ecosystems. University of Northern Colorado /articles/professor-and-paralympic-champion-paves-the-way-for-inclusiveness-to-be-center-court-in-tennis/?sc=rsin /articles/professor-and-paralympic-champion-paves-the-way-for-inclusiveness-to-be-center-court-in-tennis/?sc=rsin Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:05:49 EST For the past three years, Scott Douglas, Ph.D., Kinesiology, Nutrition and Dietetics professor and a 2000 Paralympic Games bronze medalist, has been coaching two high school wheelchair athletes from Boulder. University of Northern Colorado /articles/alumna-receives-nsf-graduate-fellowship-for-avian-conservation-research/?sc=rsin /articles/alumna-receives-nsf-graduate-fellowship-for-avian-conservation-research/?sc=rsin Tue, 26 Sep 2023 17:05:24 EST University of Northern Colorado /articles/fusing-business-and-health-prestigious-scholarship-recipient-aims-to-empower-healthcare-professionals/?sc=rsin /articles/fusing-business-and-health-prestigious-scholarship-recipient-aims-to-empower-healthcare-professionals/?sc=rsin Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:05:08 EST First year Dylan Roseman is one of 50 Colorado students selected to be a 2023 Boettcher Scholar. The highly competitive scholarship program provides recipients with an annual fixed amount of $20,000 for four years. University of Northern Colorado /articles/harmonizing-dreams-successful-singer-and-immigrant-rights-champion-earns-prestigious-scholarship/?sc=rsin /articles/harmonizing-dreams-successful-singer-and-immigrant-rights-champion-earns-prestigious-scholarship/?sc=rsin Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:05:59 EST Noah Osuna's range in involvement during high school made him a perfect candidate for higher education scholarship opportunities. His parents, both teachers, and counselor recognized this and introduced him to the Boettcher Scholarship Program. University of Northern Colorado