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UNCP Day of Giving scheduled for March 2 set to break records

February 17, 2021
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Next month, UNCP hopes to break all previous records to support student scholarship and achievement. The annual #WeAreUNCP Day of Giving campaign is making its return with new goals and generous donors already committed.

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11th annual international juried exhibit on display at UNCP

February 12, 2021
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The 11th annual international juried competition “Hope” is currently on display at the UNC Pembroke Art Department Gallery.

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Chris Maples named executive director for External Affairs at UNCP

February 12, 2021
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Chris Maples, a former educator with strong political ties across the state, has been named executive director for External Affairs at UNC Pembroke.

UNCP School of Business article featured in AACSB publication

February 10, 2021
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An article featuring the UNC Pembroke School of Business’ Passport to Professional Success Program was recently featured in an online publication for the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

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Professor José Rivera elected president of the NC Chapter of American Choral Directors Association

February 5, 2021
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José Rivera, associate professor of choral music at UNC Pembroke, has been elected president of the North Carolina Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association.

UNCP celebrates MLK Week

February 5, 2021
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The Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity and the MLK Week Committee at UNC Pembroke recently announced events for MLK Week, to be held February 8-12, 2021. Event details and virtual program access links can be found at uncp.edu/mlk.

UNCP celebrates Black History Month

February 4, 2021
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The Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity and the Black History Month Committee at UNC Pembroke recently announced events for Black History Month. 

We Still Remain

UNCP, University of Arizona to host virtual ‘We Still Remain’ conference

February 2, 2021
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The American Indian Studies Department at UNCP will partner with the Native Nations Institute at the University of Arizona to host ‘We Still Remain,’ a conference focused on the promotion of Southeast indigenous research, scholarship and collaboration.

UNCP featured in Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges report

February 2, 2021
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A new study on the impacts of rural public colleges has found that the stress of COVID-19 on these institutions’ finances is endangering the economies, healthcare and upward mobility of the communities they serve. UNC Pembroke is featured in the study.

The late Dr. Patricia Sellers

Biology Department Announces Patricia Sellers Scholarship in Environmental Justice

February 1, 2021
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An environmental justice scholarship has been established in memory of Dr.

UNCP School of Business ranked among Best 1-Year Online MBAs

January 27, 2021
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The School of Business at UNC Pembroke began offering an accelerated version of its online MBA program in 2017, allowing students to complete the program in one year.

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UNCP, county health department partnership strengthens during pandemic with testing, vaccination efforts

January 27, 2021
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From the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, officials at UNC Pembroke have remained committed to protecting the health of the campus and the community.

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UNCP’s Phoenix Locklear accepted into Physician Assistant program at Methodist University

January 26, 2021
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Phoenix Two Feathers Locklear, a Fall 2020 UNCP graduate, has been accepted into the Physician Assistant program at Methodist University.

UNCP School of Education awarded $20,000 grant to support teacher diversity

January 22, 2021
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The School of Education at UNC Pembroke will host a virtual recruiting event this summer to increase the number of teachers of color.

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Rawan Abumohsen accepted into optometry program at Salus University

January 13, 2021
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Rawan Abumohsen, a Fall 2020 graduate of UNCP, has been accepted into Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University.

UNCP students, faculty share experiences at First Gen Summit

January 11, 2021
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Being a first-generation college student brings an overwhelming sense of pride. On the other hand, forging a new path as the first in the family to attend college can also invoke feelings of uncertainty, and even guilt.  

Chancellor Cummings’ Statement on US Capitol Events

January 7, 2021
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Like many across our nation, I am profoundly saddened and disturbed by the events that took place yesterday at our nation’s Capitol. This violent attempt to overturn an election is an attack on the very democracy upon which our country stands.

Locklear twins

Double Take: Locklear twins share love for their alma mater

January 6, 2021
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UNC Pembroke Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings and platform guests were forced to do a double-take as identical twins Kelsey and Kyria Locklear crossed the stage, receiving matching degrees during Fall Commencement.

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