News & Events from Around the College

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Festival at Old Main at UNCP offers family fun

April 11, 2022
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The annual Festival at Old Main will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at UNC Pembroke on April 23.

 (L-R) John Plaschke, wife, Jean, Adrienne, and granddaughters, Nadia and Sophia Plaschke

UNCP dedicates Joseph B. Oxendine Administrative Building

April 1, 2022
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In all the 58 years former UNC Pembroke Chancellor Dr. Joseph and First Lady Adrienne Oxendine were married, she always planned something special for his birthday.

Trips to the theatre. Fancy dinners. Surprise parties.

Katrina McMillan, "Storytelling", Intaglio and Chine Colle. 2021

Artwork of UNCP graduate on display at California State University

March 3, 2022
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The artwork of UNC Pembroke graduate Karina McMillan is currently on display at California State University in Chico.

Maya Grimes

UNCP’s Maya Grimes accepted to ECU Dental Program

February 24, 2022
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Maya Grimes gave fans reasons to smile as a four-year starter and standout defender on UNC Pembroke’s women’s soccer team.

SAIC

17th annual Southeast Indian Studies Conference begins March 31

February 16, 2022
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The American Indian Studies Department at UNC Pembroke will host the 17th annual Southeast Indian Studies Conference March 31 -April 1.

Jayla

UNCP's Jayla Locklear crowned Miss Indian North Carolina

February 16, 2022
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Jayla Locklear, a sophomore biology major at UNC Pembroke, was recently crowned Miss Indian North Carolina.

The virtual pageant, hosted by United Tribes, was held on Feb. 12. Locklear resides in Robeson County and is a member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.

Art Exhibit

12th annual International Juried Exhibition on display at A.D. Gallery

February 15, 2022
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The 12th annual International Juried Exhibition "Our Neighborhood" is on display at the UNCP Art Department Gallery. 

BHM

UNCP Celebrates Black History Month

February 11, 2022
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The Office of Student Inclusion & Diversity and the Black History Month Committee at UNC Pembroke recently announced events for Black History Month. 

Volleyball team and their honored faculty and staff

Volleyball team honors Biology faculty trio

February 7, 2022
| Biology

Biology faculty Crystal Walline, Meg Zets, and Nicolas Negrin Pereira are making a big difference in the classroom. Last fall, student athletes in their classes honored them during the UNCP volleyball team’s Faculty and Staff Appreciation night.