University of Northern Colorado: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Colorado State Teacher’s College • Colorado State College • State Normal School
Date	1889 - present
Areas Of Involvement	public education
Notable Alumni	Mary Peltola • Mary Golda Ross • Tom Tancredo

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