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Tanya Locklear, left, will cross the stage at Winter Commencement on Saturday with her son Colby

Mother and son set to turn tassels together at UNCP Commencement

December 5, 2023
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At 50, Tanya Locklear is fulfilling her lifelong dream of becoming a college graduate. Locklear overcame years of adversity, personal challenges and significant health issues to arrive at UNC Pembroke Winter Commencement.

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Inaugural class of Omicron Delta Kappa inducted at UNCP

December 1, 2023
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Fifty-two members of the UNC Pembroke community were inducted into the prestigious Omicron Delta Kappa honor society during a ceremony at the University Center Annex on Friday, December 1. 

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UNCP’s Anna Grossheim – All-American soccer star, local hero

November 28, 2023
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Anna Grossheim is a UNC Pembroke soccer superstar by day. Real-life superhero by night.

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Lighting of Old Main at UNCP set for November 28

November 28, 2023
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UNC Pembroke will host the annual Lighting of Old Main at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28.

There will be light refreshments, entertainment and a special appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus. The event is free and open to the public.

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UNCP earns accreditation for educator prep programs

November 21, 2023
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The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) announced that UNC Pembroke is one of 34 providers to receive accreditation for their educator preparation programs.

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UNCP receives $25K for Julian T. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

November 20, 2023
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The Julian T. Pierce Memorial Initiative Committee made a $25,000 contribution to UNC Pembroke during a check presentation ceremony at the former site of the N.C. Legal Aid Office in Pembroke on November 20.

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Poverty simulation gives UNCP students valuable insight

November 17, 2023
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UNC Pembroke students participated in a Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS) this week, offering them a greater understanding of the challenges faced by impoverished individuals.

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Annual Music Department Holiday Extravaganza Concert is December 1

November 17, 2023
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The UNCP Music Department is celebrating the gift of music with the Holiday Extravaganza, an annual concert event to raise money for music scholarships at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

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UNCP’s Magally Ortiz-Rojas receives Community Impact Student Award

November 13, 2023
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UNC Pembroke junior Magally Ortiz-Rojas is the recipient of the 2023 Community Impact Award by NC Campus Engagement for her commitment and contribution to civic and community engagement.

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UNCP senior capstone exhibition “Hidden Lives” on display

November 13, 2023
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The senior capstone exhibition “Hidden Lives” will be on display at the A.D. Gallery at UNC Pembroke November 14 through December 1.

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UNCP honors student veterans, active-duty members

November 9, 2023
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Native New Yorkers, like Rizihery Saenz, will forever be impacted by 9/11. Shortly after the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil, Saenz relocated with his family to North Carolina.

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UNCP selects first Early Assurance scholars at UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

November 9, 2023
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UNC Pembroke’s Sean Musselwhite and Madison Deese are the first-ever recipients of the Early Assurance Partnership with UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, which guarantees the junior duo admission to the nation’s top-ranked pharmacy program.

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Prey actress Amber Midthunder, mother, Angelique, encourage UNCP students to chase their passion

November 8, 2023
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Prey star Amber Midthunder––who has quickly risen to fame as a groundbreaking leading Indigenous female action hero––and her mother, Emmy-nominated casting director Angelique Midthunder, led a thought-provoking talk about Indigenous representation in mainstream entertainment during their

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First-gen students find success, sense of belonging at UNCP

November 7, 2023
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When Armani Jones-Elliott came to UNC Pembroke as a freshman three years ago, she felt alone and overwhelmed with insecurity.

Though academically gifted, Jones-Elliott doubted her abilities, which is common among first-generation college students.

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Broadway Musical Million Dollar Quartet Christmas Comes to GPAC

November 6, 2023
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Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley are together again to celebrate the holidays in the “Million Dollar Quartet Christmas.” The heartwarming holiday musical is set to play at Givens Performing Arts Center on the campus of The University of North Carolina at Pembroke on Mo

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‘Prey’ actress Amber Midthunder, mother, Angelique, to speak at UNCP

November 2, 2023
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Native actress Amber Midthunder, the breakout star in the film Prey, will speak at UNC Pembroke as part of the Distinguished Speaker Series on Monday, November 6.

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UNCP leads efforts in celebration of American Indian Heritage Month

November 1, 2023
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Representatives from UNC Pembroke proudly stood alongside North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper in Raleigh today as he issued a proclamation declaring November as American Indian Heritage Month.

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UNCP Trustee, alumnus James Lockemy honored at U.S. Supreme Court

October 31, 2023
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UNC Pembroke Trustee James Lockemy is the recipient of the prestigious 2023 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Fourth Circuit.

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UNCP honors distinguished alumni, Hall of Fame inductees

October 27, 2023
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The achievements of outstanding alumni and former elite student-athletes at UNC Pembroke were on full display at the 55th Annual Alumni Awards and Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony on October 27.

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UNCP staff, faculty, students authorized to use IDs for voter participation

October 26, 2023
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The North Carolina Board of Elections has approved UNC Pembroke staff, faculty and students to use their campus identification cards for voter purposes.

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