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Dr. Irene Aiken elected to Conference of Southern Graduate Schools’ executive committee

March 21, 2022
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Dr. Irene Pittman Aiken, dean of The Graduate School at UNC Pembroke, was recently elected to serve on the Executive Committee of the Conference of Southern Graduate Schools (CSGS). 

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UNCP's Susan Edkins honored with Rudisill Lifetime Achievement Award

March 18, 2022
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Dr. Susan Edkins has spent the better part of three decades building a top-notch athletic training program at UNC Pembroke.

Month of Giving

UNC Pembroke to hold Month of Giving Extravaganza

March 17, 2022
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Enjoy a festive event featuring live music, the Spirit Squad, a T-shirt giveaway, cupcakes and refreshments and make a gift at UNC Pembroke’s Month of Giving Extravaganza from 4 to 6 pm at the Joseph B. Oxendine Administrative Building on March 31.

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UNC Pembroke to host annual Women’s Empowerment Summit

March 15, 2022
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The annual Women’s Empowerment Summit at UNC Pembroke will be held on March 24.

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UNCP celebrates National TRIO Day

March 11, 2022
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TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) at UNC Pembroke recently celebrated National TRIO Day with various activities Feb. 21-26.

UNCP School of Education awarded $2.9M to provide scholarships to 30 future educators

March 11, 2022
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The School of Education at UNC Pembroke has received a record $2.9 million grant from the Anonymous Trust that will fund student scholarships for 30 future educators and transform the lives of generations of students in rural and underserved communities.

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Making Moves: UNCP alumni share keys to success in film, music industry

March 10, 2022
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Up and coming actor Joshua Shipman has starred opposite Tony Award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo and Ethan Hawke on the big screen.

Chris Adams, a successful music producer in his own right, has shared the stage with gospel greats Beverly Crawford and Donnie McClurkin.

Founders Day

UNC Pembroke honors founders on 135-year anniversary

March 9, 2022
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Beaming with pride and wearing a big smile, Betty Oxendine Mangum proudly posed for photos in front of a black and gold backdrop honoring the names of UNC Pembroke’s seven founders.

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Bestselling author Angeline Boulley to speak at UNC Pembroke

March 9, 2022
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Indigenous educator and New York Times bestselling author Angeline Boulley will speak at UNC Pembroke on March 28.

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UNC Pembroke earns highest Military Friendly distinction

March 9, 2022
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Regarded as one of the top military-friendly universities in the country, UNC Pembroke is once again being recognized for its commitment to veterans, military service members and their families.

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UNCP Celebrates Women's History Month

March 9, 2022
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The Office of Student Inclusion & Diversity and the Women’s History Month Committee at UNC Pembroke recently announced events for Women’s History Month to be held March 1-31, 2022.

First-Gen

UNCP receives First-Gen Forward national designation

March 4, 2022
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UNC Pembroke was among 53 institutions nationwide selected by the Center for First-Generation Student Success 2022-2023 First-Gen Forward cohort.

Founders Week

Founders’ Week to celebrate 135 years of UNC Pembroke

March 3, 2022
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UNC Pembroke will celebrate the pioneering spirit while paying tribute to the university’s 135-year legacy through several Founders’ Week events.

Katrina McMillan, "Storytelling", Intaglio and Chine Colle. 2021

Artwork of UNCP graduate on display at California State University

March 3, 2022
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The artwork of UNC Pembroke graduate Karina McMillan is currently on display at California State University in Chico.

UNCP Alumni Association Board of Directors accepting applications

February 25, 2022
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The UNC Pembroke Alumni Association Board of Directors is accepting applications.

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Dr. Megan Ranney next up in UNCP Distinguished Speaker Series

February 25, 2022
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Dr. Megan Ranney, a practicing emergency physician, researcher and nationally recognized voice for innovative public solutions, is next up in the Distinguished Speaker Series at UNC Pembroke.

Dr. Lisa Lewis Schaeffer

Former UNCP vice chancellor Lisa Schaeffer receives national honor

February 24, 2022
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Dr. Lisa Lewis Schaeffer, former vice chancellor for Student Affairs at UNC Pembroke, has been named an American College Personnel Association Class of 2022 Diamond Honoree.

She will receive her award at the ACPA Annual Convention on March 8 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Maya Grimes

UNCP’s Maya Grimes accepted to ECU Dental Program

February 24, 2022
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Maya Grimes gave fans reasons to smile as a four-year starter and standout defender on UNC Pembroke’s women’s soccer team.

Dr. Veronica Hardy

UNCP awarded $500,000 grant to address racial disparities in maternal, infant health

February 22, 2022
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UNC Pembroke has been awarded a three-year, $500,000 grant to reduce racial disparities for expecting and parenting mothers in rural southeastern North Carolina.

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