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Crystal Wood

Future educators benefit from Hattie Strong Scholars Program

October 28, 2021
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Crystal Wood's family dynamic was turned upside down during her junior year at UNC Pembroke.

Retiree

UNCP toasts 2020 and 2021 retirees

October 28, 2021
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Cynthia Oxendine began as an administrative assistant at UNC Pembroke, but quickly worked her way to the top ranks of the Student Affairs Division.

UNCP welcomes back alumni of 50 years during Homecoming

UNCP alumni relive memories during 50th reunion

October 26, 2021
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Gary Locklear and Tim Brayboy enjoyed long and distinguished careers in the legal field and education, respectively.

Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings presents a plaque Larry Rodgers recognizing his induction into Class of 2020 Hall of Fame

UNCP celebrates Alumni Awards recipients, Hall of Fame inductees

October 25, 2021
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UNC Pembroke recognized its outstanding alumni and former standout athletes at the 53rd annual Alumni Awards and Hall of Fame Ceremony on Friday, October 22.

Lakola Cook, a 2021 graduate, and Rodrick Bartley, a Master of School Administration student

UNCP alumna, graduate student present at National Indian Education Association Convention

October 20, 2021
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Two participants in UNC Pembroke’s First Americans’ Educational Leadership program (FAEL) were among presenters at the 2021 National Indian Education Association Convention in Omaha, Nebraska held October 13-16.

Enyalee Goveo

Hispanic Heritage Month Student Spotlight: Enyalee Goveo

October 15, 2021
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In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, UNC Pembroke is spotlighting Enyalee Goveo, class of 2022. Goveo is a senior exercise sports science and physiology major from Hope Mills.

UNCP recognized 92 employees for their years of service during a luncheon on October 14, 2021

UNCP recognizes nearly 100 employees for years of service

October 15, 2021
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UNC Pembroke Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings joined other administrators in applauding 92 employees for their years of service during a luncheon on October 14, 2021.

LaMorris Smith

‘Brave Educator for a Day’ provides lasting benefits for high school students

October 13, 2021
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More than 60 area high school students got a chance to experience the day as pre-service educators at UNC Pembroke.

Wand

Hypnotist Jim Wand brings legendary act to GPAC

October 13, 2021
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Hypnotist Jim Wand will perform at Givens Performing Arts Center on Monday, October 18, as part of Homecoming Week at UNC Pembroke.

Vanilla Ice to perform at GPAC on October 22

Vanilla Ice to perform UNCP Homecoming concert at GPAC

October 11, 2021
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When his number one single “Ice, Ice Baby” was released, it was one of the biggest songs of the 1990s, and now Vanilla Ice is coming to Givens Performing Arts Center to welcome back UNC Pembroke alumni for its annual homecoming.

Luncheon

UNCP School of Education hosts appreciation breakfast for education leaders

October 8, 2021
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More than a dozen local, district and regional educational leaders attended a Superintendents’ Appreciation Breakfast hosted by the UNC Pembroke School of Education on Wednesday.

Dr. Lisa Mitchell

UNCP, Randolph Community College establishes pathway for future educators

October 8, 2021
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UNC Pembroke is expanding its reach into Asheboro with the recent signing of an agreement with Randolph Community College, making it easier for aspiring teachers to complete their four-year degrees.

Jesse Cole

Savannah Bananas owner Jesse Cole to speak at UNC Pembroke

October 5, 2021
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Baseball fans in Savannah have been going bananas since Jesse Cole brought a summer collegiate team to the Peach State five years ago.

UNCP awarded DOJ grant to address sexual violence

October 4, 2021
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UNC Pembroke received a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women (OVM) to support the university’s Sexual Violence Prevention and Advocacy Program.

UNCP Spirit Shop

UNCP Spirit Shop now open at A.S. Thomas Center

October 4, 2021
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Shopping for your favorite UNC Pembroke swag is now easier with the opening of the UNCP Spirit Shop.

De’Maurion Shelley

Shelley, Wiatrowski named 2021 Maynor Scholars at UNCP

October 1, 2021
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De’Maurion Shelley and Nina Wiatrowski have been named the 2021 Maynor Honors College scholars at UNC Pembroke.

Dr. Joseph Oxendine

UNCP renames building in honor of Chancellor Emeritus Joe Oxendine

October 1, 2021
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Chancellor Emeritus Joe Oxendine helped transform UNC Pembroke and his legacy lives on in his commitment to education, his community and the university he cherished.

Lee

UNCP professor’s research examines advertising to increase minority participation in clinical trials

September 29, 2021
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Dr. Namyeon Lee, an assistant professor in the department of Mass Communication at UNCP, has published a study with two other authors about the effects of source credibility and racial representation in flyers designed to recruit participants for medical research.

Pembroke Day

Pembroke Day returns to UNCP

September 28, 2021
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Pembroke Day, one of the longest-running traditions at UNC Pembroke, will continue on Thursday, September 30.

Jermecka Hamilton Covington

UNCP adjunct nursing professor honored with state award

September 27, 2021
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UNC Pembroke Clinical Assistant Professor Jermecka Hamilton Covington has been named the 2021 Rookie of The Year by the North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA).

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