Bears Primary LogoBears Alternate LogoBears Wordmark LogoCollege Sports Established 1893 Location Greeley, Colorado College Name University of Northern Colorado Collegiate History 2006 – Present / NCAA Division 1 1923 – 2006 / NCAA Division II Conference History 2006 – Present / Big Sky Conference 2003 – 2006 / Independent 1978 – 2003 / North Central Conference 1976–1978 / Independent 1972 …