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 (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.

Agnes

NCAE posthumously honors UNCP alumna Agnes Chavis

March 30, 2022
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The North Carolina Association of Educators has posthumously recognized the late Agnes Chavis, inducting her into the association’s Educational Hall of Fame.

D’Amrah Rowdy

Nursing student to compete in USA National Miss Scholarship Pageant

March 25, 2022
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D’Amrah Rowdy, a nursing student and member of the Maynor Honors College at UNC Pembroke, was recently crowned USA National Miss North Carolina.

Rowdy will represent North Carolina in the USA National Miss Scholarship Pageant July 3-9 in Hollywood, Florida.

UNC Pembroke expecting large turnout for Spring Open House

March 25, 2022
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UNC Pembroke will roll out the welcome mat for hundreds of prospective students and parents on April 2 for the first in-person Open House since the start of the pandemic more than two years ago.

Keyla Bell

UNCP alumna Keyla Bell breaking barriers in law enforcement

March 25, 2022
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With her recent promotion, Maj. Keyla Bell is the highest-ranking female in the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

Hampton

UNCP grad students named Schweitzer Fellows

March 23, 2022
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UNC Pembroke graduate students—Anna Hampton and Meg Smith—have been named 2022-2023 North Carolina Albert Schweitzer Fellows.

Ed Hunt

UNCP's Ed Hunt receives statewide agriculture award

March 23, 2022
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Since joining the Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub at UNC Pembroke in 2018, Ed Hunt has been dedicated to fostering partnerships with the agricultural and business communities.

Aiken

Dr. Irene Aiken elected to Conference of Southern Graduate Schools’ executive committee

March 21, 2022
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Dr. Irene Pittman Aiken, dean of The Graduate School at UNC Pembroke, was recently elected to serve on the Executive Committee of the Conference of Southern Graduate Schools (CSGS). 

Susan Edkins

UNCP's Susan Edkins honored with Rudisill Lifetime Achievement Award

March 18, 2022
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Dr. Susan Edkins has spent the better part of three decades building a top-notch athletic training program at UNC Pembroke.

Month of Giving

UNC Pembroke to hold Month of Giving Extravaganza

March 17, 2022
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Enjoy a festive event featuring live music, the Spirit Squad, a T-shirt giveaway, cupcakes and refreshments and make a gift at UNC Pembroke’s Month of Giving Extravaganza from 4 to 6 pm at the Joseph B. Oxendine Administrative Building on March 31.

Calvina

UNC Pembroke to host annual Women’s Empowerment Summit

March 15, 2022
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The annual Women’s Empowerment Summit at UNC Pembroke will be held on March 24.

SSS

UNCP celebrates National TRIO Day

March 11, 2022
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TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) at UNC Pembroke recently celebrated National TRIO Day with various activities Feb. 21-26.

UNCP School of Education awarded $2.9M to provide scholarships to 30 future educators

March 11, 2022
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The School of Education at UNC Pembroke has received a record $2.9 million grant from the Anonymous Trust that will fund student scholarships for 30 future educators and transform the lives of generations of students in rural and underserved communities.

Shipman

Making Moves: UNCP alumni share keys to success in film, music industry

March 10, 2022
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Up and coming actor Joshua Shipman has starred opposite Tony Award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo and Ethan Hawke on the big screen.

Chris Adams, a successful music producer in his own right, has shared the stage with gospel greats Beverly Crawford and Donnie McClurkin.

Founders Day

UNC Pembroke honors founders on 135-year anniversary

March 9, 2022
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Beaming with pride and wearing a big smile, Betty Oxendine Mangum proudly posed for photos in front of a black and gold backdrop honoring the names of UNC Pembroke’s seven founders.

Boulley

Bestselling author Angeline Boulley to speak at UNC Pembroke

March 9, 2022
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Indigenous educator and New York Times bestselling author Angeline Boulley will speak at UNC Pembroke on March 28.

MF

UNC Pembroke earns highest Military Friendly distinction

March 9, 2022
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Regarded as one of the top military-friendly universities in the country, UNC Pembroke is once again being recognized for its commitment to veterans, military service members and their families.

WHM

UNCP Celebrates Women's History Month

March 9, 2022
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The Office of Student Inclusion & Diversity and the Women’s History Month Committee at UNC Pembroke recently announced events for Women’s History Month to be held March 1-31, 2022.

First-Gen

UNCP receives First-Gen Forward national designation

March 4, 2022
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UNC Pembroke was among 53 institutions nationwide selected by the Center for First-Generation Student Success 2022-2023 First-Gen Forward cohort.

Founders Week

Founders’ Week to celebrate 135 years of UNC Pembroke

March 3, 2022
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UNC Pembroke will celebrate the pioneering spirit while paying tribute to the university’s 135-year legacy through several Founders’ Week events.

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