College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Godspell the musical marquis on front of a building

English Master’s Student Explores Clowns and Community in ‘Godspell’

April 24, 2023 — A tornado damaged the community theater where Karsen Gromm planned to act in “Godspell Junior” when he was 12. Although the show was canceled, Gromm was “hooked on it” – también en español.

June 18 Webinar to Showcase Outcomes of Anthropology Program's Reclaiming Heritage Project

June 16, 2021 — On June 18 at 9 a.m., Michael Kimball, Ph.D., a professor in UNC's Department of Anthropology, will facilitate a webinar showcasing the work students in his applied anthropology class completed as part of a grant-funded community project, Reclaiming Heritage II: Building Social Bonds and Bridges with Cultural Heritage.

Scott Franklin and students researching in the river pre-COVID

UNC Faculty Provide Expertise, Student Involvement in Local Environmental Efforts

April 9, 2021 — Community involvement runs deep at UNC where campus community members are often involved in volunteering efforts and more. Four UNC faculty members share current efforts that they are involved in as well as how they involve their students:

Nick Trujillo documenting artifacts into the online system

Professor Receives $6,500 Grant to Create Digital Archive for Artifacts

May 13, 2020 — In May of 2019, Andy Creekmore, Ph.D., an associate professor of Anthropology at UNC, received a $6,500 grant from the Colorado Statewide Internet Portal Authority Micro-Grant Program.

National Poetry Month 2020 poster with poem

Lisa Zimmerman on Poetry During Isolation

April 27, 2020 — Professor Lisa Zimmerman shares some of her experiences with poetry during this crisis to remind everyone that there is hope through poetry and art, especially now.

Ask the Expert: Police Interrogation and Confession

April 15, 2020 — In the recently released book Understanding Police Interrogation, William Douglas Woody delves into psychological science and legal theory to provide a better understanding of best practices for tactics and factors that influence confessions. The UNC professor of Psychological Sciences elaborates on the ramifications of confessions, the combination of integrated factors that can affect outcomes, and what can be done to ensure a fair and just process.

Classroom members who collected the supplies/handled the fundraising

Class for a Cause

April 6, 2020 — UNC values hands-on education, but what does that look like in various fields? In the case of Journalism and Media Studies 481: Strategic Communications Campaigns, it looks like raising thousands of dollars for a local cause.

Physical Education Students Win Numerous Awards

April 29, 2019 — Three students from the University of Northern Colorado School of Sport and Exercise Science's Physical Education program were recognized for their achievements as students in the teaching field.

Students doing an assignment with traditional bookmaking materials

Skulls, Animal Skins and Gold: Welcome to the History of Bookmaking

February 28, 2019 — Before the printing press was around, books were created with materials that might be considered shocking today, such as animal skins, gold, plant materials and other unique materials … skulls were even used as writing surfaces! These materials aren't uncommon in the UNC English 495 class, “History of the Book.”

Danny Medoff: From Army Medic to Philosopher

December 11, 2018 — Danny Medoff founded two UNC student clubs after transferring from Seattle in summer 2016 and serving his country for eight years. Last fall, he started the Philosophical Kevlar club for military veterans.

Arapahoe School Shooting: What Went Wrong and Future Preparedness

July 26, 2018 — Department Chair and Professor of Criminiology and Criminal Justice Sarah Goodrum, Ph.D. reviewed the Arapahoe High School shooting in 2013 and discovered three major failures made before the shooting took place.

Sarah Romano at a well with water committee members in Nicaragua

UNC Researcher Earns Fulbright Scholar Grant to Nicaragua

April 25, 2018 — University of Northern Colorado Assistant Professor Sarah Romano has earned a 2018-19 Fulbright Scholar grant to further study water management in rural areas of Nicaragua, where over 2.5 million people reside and are particularly vulnerable in a country susceptible to extreme climate conditions.

Heather Pendleton-Helm Named M. Lucile Harrison Award Winner

April 19, 2018 —

Lynn Klyde-Allaman pictured with host Alex Trebek.

UNC Associate Professor to Appear on "Jeopardy!"

March 8, 2018 — Lynn Klyde-Allaman will appear as a contestant on "Jeopardy!" The segment featuring her is scheduled to be televised at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 22, on Fox (check local listings). The self-described trivia buff and associate professor of Journalism & Media Studies will become the second member of her family to appear on the game show.

UNC Instructor to Screen Her Film on Human Trafficking

February 28, 2018 — University of Northern Colorado's Emilie Upczak will screen her new film, “Moving Parts,” as part of the university's International Film Series. The screening will be held in the Lindou Auditorium in the Michener Library basement at 7 p.m. on March 7. The film will be followed by a Q&A session with Upczak for audience members to discuss the film, filmmaking process, or any other questions.

UNC Faculty Author Writes Book on Embracing Culture Shock to Bridge Divides

January 12, 2018 — Contemplative anthropologist and mindfulness teacher Michael J. Kimball has a new book for people who want to bridge cultural divides. It’s called Ethnowise: Embracing Culture Shock to Build Resilience, Responsiveness & Connection.

Faculty Researcher to Appear on Colorado Public Radio

January 9, 2018 —

Reading for a Change: UNC Researcher’s Program Seeks to Strengthen Bonds Between Inmates and Their Children

October 6, 2017 — Kyle Ward, assistant professor of Criminal Justice, and undergraduate and graduate students who volunteer for the “Reading for a Change” program visit the Weld County jail weekly to record inmates reading children’s books.

Professor Jimmy Dunn overseeing packing in preparation for river expedition

UNC Group to Conduct Research During 290-Mile River Expedition in Canadian Arctic

June 20, 2017 — University of Northern Colorado Professor Jimmy Dunn is leading a group that includes students on a 290-mile river expedition of the Canadian Arctic.

Trailblazers from Colorado’s Political Scene Visit Center for Urban Education Classes

March 15, 2017 — Students in classes offered at UNC's Center for Urban Education in Denver recently benefited from the insights of two trailblazers from the state's political scene: former Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter and former state legislator Polly Baca.