Bears Primary Logo
The Northern Colorado Bears have a rich history and their primary logo has been part of that since the team's inception. The original design, which was unveiled in 1923, featured a bear head surrounded by an oval shape. This symbolized strength and power for the school as well as its athletic program.
In 1948, the logo changed to feature a more modern look with two bears facing each other inside of an oval shape with "Northern Colorado" written across it in block letters. This version of the logo remained unchanged until 1997 when it received minor updates such as changing from black-and-white to full color and adding shading around the edges of both bears' heads for added detail.
Throughout its history, Northern Colorado's primary logos have always stayed true to its core values: Strength through unity; Loyalty; Respect; Excellence; Integrity & Sportsmanship – all qualities that make up what make this university great! From 1923 until now these symbols represent not only what we are today but also our past successes on the field or court while inspiring us toward future victories!
2015 - Present
Initials “UNC” in blue with gold trim and beveled letters in light blue.
2010 - 2015
A growling bear swiping its right paw in blue, white, and gold above the wordmark “NORTHERN COLORADO” in blue with gold and blue trim.
A new shade of blue and gold.
2004 - 2009
A growling bear swiping its right paw in blue, white, and gold above the wordmark “NORTHERN COLORADO” in blue with gold and blue trim.
2002 - 2004
Initials “UNC” above a growling bear swiping its right paw above an arched wordmark “BEARS” all in blue and gold.
1998 - 2002
An arched wordmark ‘BEARS” above a growling bear’s head inside a white circle in blue and gold.
1980 - 1998
A full-body growling bear in gold with blue and It is facing to the right with its left front leg raised.
