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Cale Lowery

UNCP’s Cale Lowery gains valuable experience from judicial internship

August 3, 2021
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Cale Lowery discovered a passion for politics at an age younger than most. In 2009, he was captivated while watching the first inauguration of former President Barack Obama.

Lowery was 6.

Gloria Lowery

'Awakening the Spirit: The Legacy of Gloria Tara Lowery' on display at Museum of the Southeast American Indian

August 3, 2021
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'Awakening the Spirit: The Legacy of Gloria Tara Lowery' is on display at the Museum of the Southeast American Indian on the campus of UNC Pembroke.

Brooks

Alumnus David Brooks appointed to Lumbee Guaranty Bank board

August 3, 2021
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David E. Brooks, '74, has been appointed to Lumbee Guaranty Bank's board of directors.  

A lifelong resident of Pembroke, Dr. Brooks is the owner of Pembroke Veterinary Hospital. He is a graduate of UNCP and the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine.

IMPORTANT: Campus COVID Protocol Update

July 31, 2021
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Message from Chancellor Cummings July 31, 2021:

 

BraveNation: 

Loury

UNCP’s Dr. Loury Floyd selected for Impact Academy Fellowship

July 30, 2021
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Dr. Loury Floyd, dean of the School of Education at UNC Pembroke, has been selected as an Impact Academy fellow, a high honor afforded to the most exceptional leaders in education.

Austin Locklear

Alumnus Austin Locklear accepted to Brody School of Medicine

July 30, 2021
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Four years ago, Austin Locklear earned a biology degree from UNC Pembroke to prepare for the rigorous course load in medical school. In an effort to become a stronger candidate, he went on to earn a graduate degree from Duke University.

Leyia

Alumna Leyia Bullard Oxendine accepted to Physician Assistant program at Methodist University

July 30, 2021
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Leyia Bullard Oxendine, a 2017 graduate of UNC Pembroke, has been accepted to the Physician Assistant program at Methodist University.

Oxendine of Pembroke earned a bachelor of science in Nursing. She plans to return to Robeson County and serve as a healthcare provider.

Gay

Dr. Richard Gay appointed dean of College of Arts and Sciences at UNCP

July 23, 2021
| College of Arts & Sciences

Dr. Richard Gay has been promoted to dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

Savannah Thompson

UNCP alumna Savannah Thompson finds early success with NBC Sports

July 23, 2021
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Savannah Thompson is living out her dream.

She’s combining her lifelong love for golf with her passion for video production as an associate producer for the Golf Channel at NBC Sports–one of the nation’s most recognized broadcasting companies.

Thomas

Alumnus Mikey Thomas embarks on dental career in Florida

July 23, 2021
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UNC Pembroke alumnus Mikey Thomas is practicing dentistry in St. Petersburg, Fla., after earning a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in the spring.

Campus Gardens

Duke Energy Foundation, UNCP partnership connects elementary students with the earth

July 19, 2021
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Local elementary school students are becoming budding gardeners thanks to an ongoing collaboration between UNC Pembroke, Duke Energy Foundation and the Public Schools of Robeson County.

Kabir

Branch, Kabir named 2021 Early Assurance Scholars at UNC Pembroke

July 19, 2021
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Each year, two of the 86 seats in the entering class of the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University are reserved four years in advance for deserving students at UNC Pembroke.

UNCP Trustee Chairman Pat Corso and wife Judy

Trustee Pat Corso and wife Judy establish teaching scholarship at UNC Pembroke

July 15, 2021
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As a former classroom teacher, Judy Corso dedicated her career to molding young minds, enriching students' lives and giving them skills they need to succeed.

Strike at the Wind!

Strike at the Wind! performs to sold-out crowd three years in a row

July 14, 2021
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Hours after the curtain dropped on a successful production, Strike at the Wind! Director Jonathan Drahos began examining ways to expand the audience and grow the iconic Robeson County outdoor drama.

Randi

Alumna Randi Dagenhart named UNC System Presidential Scholar

July 14, 2021
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Randi Dagenhart, a Fall 2020 graduate of UNC Pembroke, has been selected as a UNC System Presidential Scholar for the 2021-22 academic year.

UNC Pembroke to offer free STEM program for high school students

July 8, 2021
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The Office for Regional Initiatives at UNC Pembroke was awarded a grant to offer a free four-week program to introduce high school students to transportation careers.

Jeff Howard

UNC Pembroke names Dr. Jeff Howard vice chancellor for Student Affairs

July 8, 2021
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PEMBROKE, NC – A nationally recognized higher education leader, Dr. Jeff Howard, has been named vice chancellor for Student Affairs at UNC Pembroke. His selection comes after a highly competitive national search guided by a campus committee made up of faculty, staff and students.

Weather Alert: Monitoring Tropical Storm Elsa

July 7, 2021
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BraveNation:

We are closely monitoring the track of Tropical Storm Elsa along with local weather officials. The storm system is expected to make its way through Georgia and South Carolina and move through North Carolina on Thursday. 

Naly Rice

Alumna Naly Rice named technology expert for Cartier Women's Initiative

July 6, 2021
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UNC Pembroke alumna Naly Rice was recently named Cartier Women's Initiative (CWI) subject matter expert on technology marketing.

UNC Pembroke announces Chancellor’s, Honors list for Spring 2021

July 6, 2021
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PEMBROKE, N.C. – The University of North Carolina at Pembroke has released the Chancellor’s list and Honors list for Spring 2021.

Chancellor’s List

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