Winter Weather Advisory

UPDATED: 1/20/25 at 8:30 p.m. UNCP administrators are closely monitoring updates from the National Weather Service about a cold front arriving tomorrow, Jan. 21. Forecasts predict temperatures in the teens and frigid wind chills, with little to no wintry precipitation expected in our area. At this time, the university plans to operate on a normal schedule. For updates, visit uncp.edu/weather. Students, faculty and staff please check your campus email.

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  • Biochemistry
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  • Biotechnology (many specialty areas)
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    • Classical genetics
    • Genomics
    • Population genetics
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    • Etc.
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    • Protozoology
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    • Economic botany
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    • Bryology
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  • Sociobiology
  • Marine Biology
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  • Environmental Biology
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