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Thomas School of Business earns AACSB accreditation extension

February 14, 2023
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The Thomas School of Business at UNC Pembroke has been granted an extension of accreditation of its undergraduate and graduate programs––a distinction obtained by less than 6% of business schools worldwide.

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UNCP celebrates Black History Month

February 13, 2023
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Dr. Moogega “Moo” Cooper, an astronomer and lead planetary protection engineer for NASA’s Mars 2020, heads up a series of events that will be held at UNC Pembroke in February to honor Black History Month.

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BraveNation Powwow & Gathering set for March 18

February 13, 2023
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The 2023 BraveNation Powwow and Gathering will be held Saturday, March 18, at the English E. Jones Center at UNC Pembroke. 

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Local middle, high school students participate in History Day at UNCP

February 10, 2023
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Students and faculty in the history department at UNC Pembroke recently collaborated with two local schools to host a History Day event on campus.

UNCP to host mobile FAFSA events

February 10, 2023
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UNC Pembroke has scheduled several FAFSA on Wheels events across the county in a continued effort to make resources accessible to the community. 

The university’s mobile unit will be parked from noon to 3 p.m. each day at the following locations:

UNC Pembroke gearing up for Winter Open House

February 10, 2023
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UNC Pembroke will open its doors to prospective students and their families during Winter Open House on Saturday, February 25.

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UNCP students organize first-ever TEDx event

February 9, 2023
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A Forbes contributor, the owner of a global training firm and a professional actress are among the national speakers featured in the first-ever TEDx conference at UNC Pembroke on Saturday, February 11.

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Dr. Moo Cooper, real-life Guardian of the Galaxy, to speak at UNCP

February 8, 2023
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Dr. Moogega “Moo” Cooper, an astronomer and lead planetary protection engineer for Mars 2020, will speak at UNC Pembroke on February 21.

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UNCP student designs Old Main Stream Academy mascot

February 8, 2023
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A UNC Pembroke senior art student is the creative mind behind the sleek design for Old Main Stream Academy’s digital mascot.

UNCP awarded $935K to address students’ basic needs, support career readiness

February 2, 2023
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UNC Pembroke has been awarded nearly $1 million in federal funding to help address students’ basic need deficits, which studies have shown create obstacles to academic success and career readiness.

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Lenore and Dick Taylor Scholarship to support UNCP student-athletes

February 2, 2023
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Since her childhood on the family farm in Tabor City, N.C., Lenore Taylor has been involved in athletics and has seen the difference sports can make in the lives of young people.

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Brewington, Fox named Maynor Honors Scholars at UNCP

February 2, 2023
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Justus Brewington and Riley Fox exemplify all the qualities that UNC Pembroke values in the Esther G. Maynor Honors College, which is designed to attract top students.

College of Business and Economics to offer free tax income assistance

February 1, 2023
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The Thomas School of Business at UNC Pembroke will launch its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program on Friday, Feb. 3.

School of Education faculty and students participated in the State Advisory Council for Indian Education Summit held in Whispering Pines

UNCP students, faculty participate in State Advisory Council for Indian Education Summit

February 1, 2023
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UNC Pembroke students and faculty participated in the State Advisory Council for Indian Education (SACIE) Summit held in Whispering Pines on Feb. 27.

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UNCP professors Rivera, Robinson recognized with distinguished service award

January 30, 2023
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UNC Pembroke professors Mabel Rivera and Gretchen Robinson are being recognized for their years of service beyond the classroom as advocates for individuals with disabilities across the state.

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UNCP senior’s personal battle inspires career in healthcare

January 27, 2023
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Anthonia Oladeji dreamed of becoming a child and adolescent psychiatrist. But after being diagnosed with an endocrine disorder when she was 17, Oladeji discovered a new career path.

Frequent trips to the doctor piqued her curiosity about pharmacy.

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Alumni to headline UNCP Distinguished Speaker Series

January 27, 2023
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The upcoming guests for the 2022-2023 Distinguished Speaker Series at UNC Pembroke features a trio of former student leaders turned successful alumni.

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UNCP alumnus among first Peace Corps volunteers to return overseas

January 27, 2023
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UNC Pembroke alumnus Cedric Turner-Kopa is among the first Peace Corps volunteers to return to overseas service since the agency’s unprecedented global evacuation in March 2020.

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UNCP to celebrate International Education Week, Lunar New Year

January 27, 2023
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The Office of Global Engagement, the Office of Student Inclusion & Diversity, and the International Education Week Committee at UNC Pembroke recently announced events for International Education Week.

UNCP partners with NCDPI to increase mental health providers in schools

January 24, 2023
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UNC Pembroke is collaborating with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) to increase the number of school-based mental health providers.

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