University of Northern Colorado

Nestled between the Rocky Mountains and Colorado’s stunning high plains, the University of Northern Colorado (UNCO) is a public, doctoral research and educational institution that is home to about 9,000 students and more than 200 undergraduate and graduate programs. 

Recognized as a top university for social mobility, UNC is proud to be a Hispanic Serving institution with more than 40% of our undergraduate population being the first in their families to attend college. The university’s expert faculty, tradition of research, and hands-on learning provide students with personalized educational opportunities.

EMERGE membership furthers UNCO’s commitment to supporting and accelerating Northern Colorado regional economic development. Initiatives include orchestrating ecosystem-building, community-building and student and faculty-involved ventures, developing an inclusive entrepreneurship curriculum, delivering programs to upskill/reskill the regional workforce, and forming long-term strategic partnerships with organizations with similar goals and complementary capabilities.