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Cindy Locklear

UNCP professor collaborates with county to secure funding for Adult Drug Treatment Court

November 13, 2020
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Robeson County’s DWI Treatment Court, which was implemented a year ago, is expanding to a fully functional Adult Drug Treatment Court program thanks, in part, to assistance from faculty at UNC Pembroke.

Darius Barnes

UNCP Student Veteran Salute: U.S. Army Sgt. Darius Barnes

November 11, 2020
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Darius Barnes always knew he wanted to be an educator. By age 12, he was volunteering in the Sunday School nursery. Years later, he helped mold young minds as a YMCA counselor in his hometown of Hampton, Virginia.

Jerry McGee

Jerry McGee, Michele Fazio named 2020 Fall Commencement speakers at UNCP

November 9, 2020
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Former Wingate University President Jerry McGee and Michele Fazio, a highly decorated professor of English at UNCP, will serve as keynote speakers during the 2020 Winter Commencement at UNC Pembroke.

Aiken

Dr. Irene Pittman Aiken elected president of NC Council of Graduate Schools

November 6, 2020
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Dr. Irene Pittman Aiken, dean of The Graduate School at UNC Pembroke, has been named 2021-2022 president of the North Carolina Council of Graduate Schools (NCCGS).

Raymond Cummings

Commissioner Raymond Cummings honored with memorial scholarship at UNC Pembroke

November 6, 2020
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Sheila Cummings, sister of the late Raymond Cummings, has honored his life of service with a memorial scholarship at UNC Pembroke. 

Robeson County Vision Zero unveils social media outreach plan

November 5, 2020
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A social media campaign describing the dangers of unsafe driving will soon blitz Robeson County.

The campaign is part of an effort by the Robeson County Vision Zero task force to impress upon people just how dangerous not buckling up, speeding and driving distracted or drunk can be.

Chad Locklear

GPAC’s Chad Locklear selected for leadership cultural arts program

November 5, 2020
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Chad Locklear, the Givens Performing Arts Center’s marketing director at UNC Pembroke, was selected to participate in South Art's Emerging Leaders of Color inaugural cohort.

UNC Pembroke celebrates American Indian Heritage Month

November 4, 2020
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UNC Pembroke is celebrating American Indian Heritage Month throughout November.

UNC Pembroke celebrates Trans Awareness Week and Day of Remembrance

November 4, 2020
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The Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity and the Trans Awareness Week and Day of Remembrance Planning Committee at UNC Pembroke recently announced events for Transgender Awareness Week and Day of Remembrance.

Dr. Steven Singletary has 20 years of experience as a skydiver, skydiving instructor and is a senior parachute rigger

UNCP physics professor contributes to United Nation’s Nobel Peace Prize

November 2, 2020
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For years, the United Nation’s World Food Program has been fighting the hunger crisis in Africa by using food airdrops to reach remote villages in South Sudan.

Ghost Light

GPAC virtual season presents music and storytelling in 'Ghostlight'

October 30, 2020
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The GPAC virtual season celebrates Halloween with music and storytelling in a unique collaborative production. “Ghost Light” debuted on the GPAC website on October 28.

Tar Heel Teachers interview series highlights UNCP’s educator leadership programs

October 29, 2020
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The First Americans’ Educational Leadership (FAEL) and First Americans’ Teacher Education (FATE) programs at UNCP are highlighted during this week’s episode of Tar Heel Teachers at Home.

UNCP supports Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Campaign

October 28, 2020
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The UNC Pembroke Student Veterans of America Chapter is doing its part to help make a child’s holiday bright this year.

Sandhills BraveStep

UNCP inks BraveStep co-admission program with Sandhills Community College

October 23, 2020
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The University of North Carolina at Pembroke is expanding options for students who begin their college career at Sandhills Community College and continue their education at UNCP.

Katina

DoIT leadership discusses new, expanded role during COVID-19

October 21, 2020
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Dr. Katina Blue was four months into her new role as head of the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) when the pandemic forced UNCP to move all classes online.

UNCP announces changes to Spring 2021 academic calendar

October 21, 2020
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UNC Pembroke recently announced it will cancel Spring Break and delay the start of the Spring 2021 semester due to COVID-19.

UNC Pembroke teacher prep program earns top marks

October 21, 2020
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The University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program has been named among the top in the country by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), a nonpartisan, not-for-profit research and policy organization, for strong training in classroom manag

Hummer

Nursing Professor Deborah Hummer honored with distinguished educator award

October 19, 2020
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Assistant Professor Deborah Hummer has been named a recipient of the National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing Award.

Celebrating LGBTQIA+ History Month at UNC Pembroke

October 14, 2020
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The Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity and the LGBTQIA History Planning Committee at UNC Pembroke recently announced events for LGBTQIA+ History Month.

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