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UNCP students organize first-ever TEDx event

February 9, 2023
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A Forbes contributor, the owner of a global training firm and a professional actress are among the national speakers featured in the first-ever TEDx conference at UNC Pembroke on Saturday, February 11.

Dr. Moogega “Moo” Cooper

Dr. Moo Cooper, real-life Guardian of the Galaxy, to speak at UNCP

February 8, 2023
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Dr. Moogega “Moo” Cooper, an astronomer and lead planetary protection engineer for Mars 2020, will speak at UNC Pembroke on February 21.

Preston Coker

UNCP student designs Old Main Stream Academy mascot

February 8, 2023
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A UNC Pembroke senior art student is the creative mind behind the sleek design for Old Main Stream Academy’s digital mascot.

UNCP awarded $935K to address students’ basic needs, support career readiness

February 2, 2023
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UNC Pembroke has been awarded nearly $1 million in federal funding to help address students’ basic need deficits, which studies have shown create obstacles to academic success and career readiness.

Taylor

Lenore and Dick Taylor Scholarship to support UNCP student-athletes

February 2, 2023
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Since her childhood on the family farm in Tabor City, N.C., Lenore Taylor has been involved in athletics and has seen the difference sports can make in the lives of young people.

Riley Fox

Brewington, Fox named Maynor Honors Scholars at UNCP

February 2, 2023
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Justus Brewington and Riley Fox exemplify all the qualities that UNC Pembroke values in the Esther G. Maynor Honors College, which is designed to attract top students.

UNCP School of Business to offer free tax income assistance

February 1, 2023
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The Thomas School of Business at UNC Pembroke will launch its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program on Friday, Feb. 3.

School of Education faculty and students participated in the State Advisory Council for Indian Education Summit held in Whispering Pines

UNCP students, faculty participate in State Advisory Council for Indian Education Summit

February 1, 2023
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UNC Pembroke students and faculty participated in the State Advisory Council for Indian Education (SACIE) Summit held in Whispering Pines on Feb. 27.

Rivera

UNCP professors Rivera, Robinson recognized with distinguished service award

January 30, 2023
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UNC Pembroke professors Mabel Rivera and Gretchen Robinson are being recognized for their years of service beyond the classroom as advocates for individuals with disabilities across the state.

Anthonia Oladeji

UNCP senior’s personal battle inspires career in healthcare

January 27, 2023
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Anthonia Oladeji dreamed of becoming a child and adolescent psychiatrist. But after being diagnosed with an endocrine disorder when she was 17, Oladeji discovered a new career path.

Frequent trips to the doctor piqued her curiosity about pharmacy.

Judge Allen

Alumni to headline UNCP Distinguished Speaker Series

January 27, 2023
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The upcoming guests for the 2022-2023 Distinguished Speaker Series at UNC Pembroke features a trio of former student leaders turned successful alumni.

 Cedric Turner-Kopa

UNCP alumnus among first Peace Corps volunteers to return overseas

January 27, 2023
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UNC Pembroke alumnus Cedric Turner-Kopa is among the first Peace Corps volunteers to return to overseas service since the agency’s unprecedented global evacuation in March 2020.

Lunar New Year Festival 2022

UNCP to celebrate International Education Week, Lunar New Year

January 27, 2023
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The Office of Global Engagement, the Office of Student Inclusion & Diversity, and the International Education Week Committee at UNC Pembroke recently announced events for International Education Week.

UNCP partners with NCDPI to increase mental health providers in schools

January 24, 2023
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UNC Pembroke is collaborating with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) to increase the number of school-based mental health providers.

UNCP announces Chancellor’s, Honors List for Fall 2022

January 24, 2023
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The University of North Carolina at Pembroke has released the Chancellor’s List and Honors List for Fall 2022.

Chancellor’s List

Julian Pierce

Julian Pierce Memorial Art Dinner raises $25K for scholarships at UNCP

January 23, 2023
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Julian Pierce dedicated his life to advocating social change and fought tirelessly for justice and equality for all people.

Resource Fair

UNCP, Robeson Community College sponsors resource fair for Hispanic, Latiné communities

January 23, 2023
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UNC Pembroke is collaborating with Robeson Community College to host a resource fair for prospective students from the Hispanic and Latiné communities in Robeson County.

The event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at Robeson Community College in Building 13 on Wednesday, January 25.

MLK

UNCP celebrates MLK Week

January 23, 2023
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The Office of Student Inclusion & Diversity and the MLK Week Committee at UNC Pembroke recently announced events for MLK Week.

Red Lantern

19th century Japanese Prints on display at UNCP

January 11, 2023
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Japanese prints from the 19th and 20th centuries are currently on display at the A.D. Gallery at UNC Pembroke.

Theodore

Ukraine's Philharmonic Orchestra to visit GPAC

January 4, 2023
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The Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine continues its work as a cultural ambassador with a 40-date U.S. tour that includes a stop at the Givens Performing Arts Center on the campus of UNC Pembroke.

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