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Comedian Tim Shropshire comes to GPAC during UNCP Homecoming

September 16, 2024
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Tim Shropshire, the booming comedy internet sensation, will bring his unique humor to the Givens Performing Art Center (GPAC) on October 25 at 7:30 p.m.

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UNCP graduate student's journey inspires next generation of Black, female engineers

September 16, 2024
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By day, Chioma Nwakalor is a quality engineer with one of the world’s leading manufacturers of fluid control systems. In her downtime, she pursues an MBA in business analytics at UNC Pembroke.

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Athletic Performance Unit adds Nutrition Station through Karen L. And Kelvin Sampson gift

September 13, 2024
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Officials at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke announced Friday that, as a result of the continued philanthropy from Trustee Karen L. and Kelvin Sampson, the newly installed Athletics Nutrition Station has been named in their honor. 
 

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UNC Pembroke to participate in NC College Connect pilot program

September 13, 2024
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A new statewide program will enable qualifying North Carolina public high school students to bypass the traditional application process into dozen

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Tests of UNC Pembroke’s emergency alert systems will be held Sept.17

September 13, 2024
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UNC Pembroke’s emergency alert systems will be tested at 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 17.

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Willie Osbourne honors late wife, Eileen, with $300K gift to support UNCP nursing students

September 11, 2024
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Willie Osbourne admits he was smitten at first sight. 

 

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America’s Got Talent Magician coming to GPAC

September 6, 2024
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He was a finalist on America’s Got Talent and the only magician in history to win a live magic competition on network TV. Now, Mike Super is bringing his spellbinding show to the Givens Performing Arts Center at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

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C-SPAN films UNC Pembroke lecture as part of Lectures in History series

September 6, 2024
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UNCP continues graduate enrollment record for eighth year in a row

September 5, 2024
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The Graduate School at the University of North Carolina Pembroke has once again set an all-time enrollment record for the eighth consecutive year.

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Community rallies together, raises over $200,000 to support UNCP students

September 5, 2024
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William Locklear pulled up a chair with friends inside the Berea Baptist Church fellowship hall at the ‘No Brave Left Behind’ event to enjoy a ribeye steak and baked potato plate for a good cause.

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UNC Pembroke’s HCAP students benefit from summer clinical experience

September 3, 2024
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UNC Pembroke senior Ethan Wilkins has been laser-focused on a healthcare career since high school. He wants to become a physician assistant or cardiovascular perfusionist.

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9/9 Native South Art Exhibit on display at Museum of the Southeast American Indian, beginning Sept. 9

September 3, 2024
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The juried 9/9 Native South Art Exhibition, which celebrates American Indian artists throughout North Carolina, will be on display at the Museum of the Southeast American Indian from Septem

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UNCP Board of Visitors welcomes six new members

September 3, 2024
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UNC Pembroke has appointed six new members to its Board of Visitors––Dr. Adell Baldwin, Pardon Ndhlovu, Avery Locklear, Lydia Locklear, Mark Ward and Madison Wilcox.

Dr. Jackie Davis, left, Dr. Summer Woodside and Kresa Cummings

UNCP awarded $50K grant to support student transportation for health-related internships

August 30, 2024
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UNC Pembroke has received a $50,000 grant to reduce transportation barriers for students seeking internships in behavioral health and health setti

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Inaugural cohort selected for Exceptional BRAVES Leader program

August 29, 2024
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UNC Pembroke has announced that 19 faculty and staff members have been selected for the inaugural Exceptional BRAVES Leader program cohort.

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UNCP’s youngest grad student embarks on path to an MBA degree

August 28, 2024
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UNC Pembroke’s accelerated MBA program almost seems tailor-made for Messiah Williams, who earned four associate degrees by age 14.

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Dr. Scott Hicks accepted to Mellon-funded teacher scholars program

August 23, 2024
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Scott Hicks, PhD, a professor of English at UNC Pembroke, was welcomed into the second cohort of the Civic Engagement & Voting Rights Teacher

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New, returning UNCP students energized for start of Fall 2024 semester

August 22, 2024
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UNC Pembroke is abuzz with renewed energy and enthusiasm as thousands of students returned to campus this week for the start of the fall semester.

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Dr. Ryan Emanuel to kick off Native American Speakers Series

August 22, 2024
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Hydrologist and community-engaged scholar Dr. Ryan E.

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Art Department biennial exhibit on display August 20-September 18

August 15, 2024
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The A.D. Gallery at UNC Pembroke will kick off the 2024-25 academic year with its biennial faculty and staff exhibition.

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