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Chicago

Broadway's record-breaking musical Chicago coming to GPAC

March 29, 2023
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Chicago is celebrating its 25th Anniversary Tour that arrives at Givens Performing Arts Center on the campus of UNC Pembroke on April 27. The show begins at 7:30 p.m.

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UNCP theatre program alumnus accepted to Juilliard

March 29, 2023
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UNC Pembroke theatre program graduate Jamonte Madison will join Juilliard’s elite ranks this fall.

has designated UNC Pembroke as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD)

UNCP earns cybersecurity designation from the National Security Agency

March 29, 2023
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The National Security Agency (NSA)––the nation’s leading cybersecurity agency––has designated UNC Pembroke as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD).

UNCP

UNCP honors 80 employees for years of service

March 27, 2023
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For 26 years, Sallyann Clark has been the face behind the broadcasting sector of the Mass Communication Department at UNC Pembroke, helping mold and share future broadcast leaders.

Social Justice

Social Justice Week to be held April 3-5

March 27, 2023
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The Office of Student Inclusion & Diversity (OSID) and the Social Justice Committee at UNC Pembroke recently announced events for Social Justice Week, to be held in person and virtually April 3-5.

UNCP to offer Doctor of Nursing Practice program

March 24, 2023
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UNC Pembroke has received approval from the UNC Board of Governors to establish a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a population health focus.

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Peace Corps Director Carol Spahn visits UNCP, signs prep program MOA

March 23, 2023
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Yamil Hernández Sánchez always knew he wanted to join the Peace Corps after forming lasting relationships with volunteers while living in Benin in high school. 

Graduates of the Master of School Administration program and First Americans’ Educational Leadership (FAEL) program participants at UNC Pembroke recently visited the Navajo Tribe Reservation in Arizona.

FAEL participants at UNCP visit Red Mesa Unified School District

March 21, 2023
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Graduates of the Master of School Administration program and First Americans’ Educational Leadership (FAEL) program participants at UNC Pembroke recently visited the Navajo Tribe Reservation in Arizona.

Megan Rainey

UNCP celebrates Women’s History Month

March 17, 2023
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The Office of Student Inclusion & Diversity and the Women’s History Committee at UNC Pembroke recently announced Women’s History Month events to be held in March and May.

Roland Barber

Trombonist Roland Barber to headline UNCP JazzFest

March 17, 2023
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Plungers aren't just for plumbing. Nashville-based trombonist, recording artist and plunger mute specialist Roland Barber brings his warm and soulful sound to the 14th annual UNCP Honor Jazz Festival on Saturday, April 1. 

Conference

UNCP students present at NC Council for Social Studies Education Conference

March 17, 2023
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UNC Pembroke was well represented at the 2023 North Carolina Council for Social Studies Education Conference in Greensboro, held March 2-3.

Dr. Stephanie Kamel associate professor UNC Wilmington (far left), Dr. Thomas Williamson Yousry Sayed Distinguished Professor in Pharmaceutical Sciences, UNCW, UNCP Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings, Dr. Stephen Kinsey, UNCW professor, Dr. Michael Almeida and Dr. Ben Bahr

Biomedical scientist completes doctoral research at UNCP

March 15, 2023
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Michael Almeida’s groundbreaking work at the Biotechnology Research and Training Center at UNC Pembroke is further amplifying the university’s advances in Alzheimer’s research.

Denise Bostick-Fairley

UNCP alumna earns national credential in play therapy

March 14, 2023
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Denise Bostick-Fairley, a member of the inaugural class of the play therapy graduate certificate program in the Department of Counseling at UNC Pembroke, has earned the Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential from the Association for Play Therapy.

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UNCP wins second place in Collegiate Hunger Challenge

March 14, 2023
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UNC Pembroke earned a second-place finish and won $7,000 in the Collegiate Hunger Challenge designed to address food insecurity on and around college campuses.

IMPACT

UNCP students present at IMPACT national conference

March 7, 2023
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UNC Pembroke student leaders Timothy Moore and Aspen Andersson were among the presenters at the 2023 IMPACT Conference held at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst February 23-26.

Shawn

UNCP graduate student takes a spin on Wheel of Fortune

March 6, 2023
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Shawn Ham will represent UNC Pembroke on the popular game show “Wheel of Fortune,” airing Thursday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. on ABC11 WTVD.

Graduates

UNCP celebrates 136 years of history on Founders’ Day

March 3, 2023
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UNC Pembroke marked Founders’ Day with a ceremony celebrating its remarkable history, sharing stories of the institution’s founders and their commitment to providing access to education.

Festival

UNCP to host annual Festival at Old Main

March 3, 2023
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The family-friendly Festival at Old Main at UNC Pembroke will be held on the Quad from noon until 4 p.m. on April 1.

The event is free and open to students, faculty, staff and the community.

Steve

Innovation, 3D printing saves UNCP swim meet

March 2, 2023
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Cross-campus collaboration and outside-the-box thinking played a vital role in the final home swim meet at UNC Pembroke––a meet that nearly didn’t happen.

Elizabeth

Mass Communication alumna earns PhD in Educational Leadership

March 1, 2023
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Elizabeth Locklear didn’t have to look far for inspiring female role models as a child, her mother modeled a life of passion and devotion to education.

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