News & Events from Around the College

Photo: Cindy Locklear

Social Work Faculty Member Appointed to National Taskforce

December 20, 2017
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Dr. Cindy Locklear (Social Work) was just appointed to the ASWB/CSWE Licensing and Regulation National Taskforce.

George Harrison and Emilia Bak (Mass Communication)

Mass Communication Faculty Published on Service Learning

December 20, 2017
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George Harrison and Emilia Bak (Mass Communication) recently published an article, “Service-Learning in a Public Relations Campaign Class: How Contingency Management Supports Positive Outcomes,” in "Partnerships: A Journal of Service

Spouse of Graduate Honored for Stopping a Bomb

December 15, 2017
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John Visaggio, a explosive ordinance disposal (EOD) soldier in the 28th Ordnance Company at Fort Bragg, was honored with the Purple Heart.  Sgt.

Photo: Rob Wardell

Graduate Works for Smithsonian National Musuem of Natural History

December 10, 2017
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Rob Wardell, a 2014 alumnus with a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Physics and Mathematics, summa cum laude, has accepted a position as a Museum Specialist in the Analytical Laboratories in the 

Tamara Savage (Social Work)

Savage Presents at Conference

November 30, 2017
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Tamara Savage (Social Work), who joined the UNCP faculty this fall, recently presented a poster at the American Society of Nephrology Annual Meeting & Scientific Exposition in New Orleans.

Social Work student nominated for award

November 30, 2017
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Jordyn Roark (Social Work '18) is a finalist for WRAL TV's local philanthropist of the year award. She is making a real difference in the homeless community with her tireless effort, speaking at local events, publishing online, and presenting at conferences.

Deborah Hummer (Nursing)

Nursing Faculty Serves on Advisory Committee

November 29, 2017
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Deborah Hummer (Nursing) serves as a member of the Advisory Committee for Southern Regional-AHEC (SR-AHEC).  

UNCP’s Model United Nations team

Model United Nations Team Brings Home Nine Awards

November 20, 2017
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UNCP’s Model United Nations team brought home multiple awards after competing at the Southern Regional Model United Nations Conference held in Atlanta from November 16-18.

Hidden No More: Stem Women of Color.

UNCP Hosts "Hidden No More" Tour

November 12, 2017
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Over 60 participants attended “Hidden No More: STEM Women of Color,” a program celebrating diversity in the sciences held on Saturday, November 11.

Angelica Chavis McIntyre '10

Alumna Leads Mock Trial with Students

November 3, 2017
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Robeson County Assistant District Attorney and UNCP alumna, Angelica Chavis McIntyre '10, spoke with Rudy Locklear's Criminology class. She led an engaging mock trial on property crime.