Nunnery secures SGA bid

The Student Government Association held its general elections on March 28-29. Sophomore senator Robert Nunnery won the presidency, and current vice president Hillary Coleman won a second term...Full Story »

Dr. Mabe adresses students during Last Lecture

Graduate education professor, Dr. Larry Mabe, delivered the "Last Lecture" in GPAC April 11 at 3 p.m...Full Story »

Campus-wide blackout happens second time

The campus experienced another power failure on March 14, leading to a four-hour shutdown for all utilities and facilities on university property...Full Story »

University adds program, school on the horizon

Chancellor Kyle R. Carter announced the creation of the Southeastern American Indian Studies program to an audience of about 50 guests in a press conference in front of Old Main on March 15...Full Story »

Alumni to help honor campus heritage

UNC Pembroke was alive with excitement as it prepared to welcome alumni, community leaders and other distinguished guests to begin the celebrations for the 125th anniversary of the university on March 14 at 4 p.m. in the main gym of the English E. Jones Health and Physical Education Center...Full Story »

Students voice opinions during SGA Food Forum

Four members of UNCP Dining Services listened to students' concerns and answered questions at the SGA Food Forum in the UC lounge on Feb. 15...Full Story »

300 photos submitted for 36 hours project

More than 300 photos were submitted to Student Involvement and Leadership for the 36 hours photo project that focused on a day in the life of UNCP...Full Story »

Library remembers long-running play

About 80 people visited Mary Livermore Library to reminisce about the Lumbee historical drama "Strike at the Wind!" on Jan. 24...Full Story »

University vehicles vandalized

Nine vehicles at the physical plant were vandalized on Jan. 8.

"We found a spot where someone cut the fence on the back side and went through several vehicles," Public Safety Supervisor Sgt. Ed Locklear said...Full Story »

Student number is down again

This year's spring enrollment had a drop of 6.2 percent from fall 2011, Provost Ken Kitts told the Faculty Senate Feb. 1.

The spring 2012 count was 5,862.

The fall 2011 count was 6,251...Full Story »

Sanctions being addressed

Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dr. Kenneth Kitts said that UNCP's master's programs will still operate normally despite recent sanctions levied by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

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Campus set to crown its 60th Miss UNCP

Several contestants will compete Feb. 2 in the 60th Miss UNCP Pageant. The seven students in the competition are Shanetta Monk, Nivea Mitchell, Arlene Grady, Lauren Mock, Jocelyn Hunt, Saudia Horton and Stephanie Wall.

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•Advising Kickoff urges timeliness

Students from every year and major participated in the Advising Kickoff Oct. 18 on the Chavis University Center Lawn from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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•Woman reports assault at Village Apts.

Police and Public Safety are investigating a report by a female non-student of a sexual assault at Village Apartments Oct. 14.

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•14-year-old freshman ready to learn

Most 14-year-olds are just entering high school and starting to fit the pieces of the real world puzzle together. However, 14-year-old Ethan Sanford is a college freshman at UNCP and knows all too well how the real world works.

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•Transfer Transition offers newcomers support

A new organization has been created to familiarize transfer students with UNCP. The Transfer Transition program hosted its first welcome session Sept. 27.

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•New SGA wall adds 'prestige' to the past leaders

There is a new wall dedicated to the presidents of UNCP's Student Government Association since the election of Fred Lowry in 1948 to the current SGA president, Brian McCormick.

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•Students involved in Constitution Day activities

UNCP students and faculty got involved in activities including the reading of the Constitution and a roundtable discussion on Sept. 16 to celebrate Constitution Day.

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•Upperclassmen react to academic policy

Some upperclassmen at UNCP respect the new academic policy requirements that raised the GPA standard for incoming freshmen and for students to remain in good standing.

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•Pembroke ABC store remains closed

Just short of three years since its closing, the Pembroke ABC Store is still not ready to be reopened anytime soon. That was the newest update on the store at the Pembroke Town Council meeting on Sept. 6.

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•Chancellor Carter outlines priorities in campus Address

Chancellor Kyle R. Carter officially kicked off the 2011-2012 academic year with his University Address on Aug. 16, covering a wide-range of topics that included everything UNCP.

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•Academic standing policy becomes tougher this fall

Students are now re- quired to maintain a 2.0 GPA, or a C average, in order to stay in good aca- demic standing at UNCP, a new policy that went into effect beginning with the Fall 2011 semester.

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•University witnesses historic moment

Chancellor Kyle R. Carter was officially installed as the fifth chancellor at UNCP April 15, at 2 p.m. in GPAC. The occasion marked a milestone in UNCP history.

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•Budget cut plan being revised

UNCP is currently revising their 10 percent reduction plan to a 15.5 percent plan, which would cut the University's budget an additional $3 million.

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•Student publications editors named

The student publications editors for the Pine Needle newspaper, Indianhead yearbook and Aurochs Literary magazine have been selected by the Student Publications Board for the 2011-2012 year.

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•Campus brings in $30,000 for Relay for Life

As 36 cancer survivors walked in unison to the lyrics "Eye of the Tiger" from the band Survivor, onlookers and supporters cheered and shouted words of encouragement. 

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•Student health insurance plan rates to go up for the 2011-2012 school year

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke has made changes to the health insurance plan for students returning for the 2011-2012 year, including the elimination of student co-pay for office visits, X-rays and laboratory tests.

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•Student health insurance plan rates to go up for the 2011-2012 school year

The new Nursing- Health Professions building, a three story, 87,000 square foot facility, is scheduled to open in January of 2012. The $29 million facility is the largest project in UNCP history. 

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•Graduation location moved, mixed reactions

Many changes are in place for the 2011 spring commencement, including a new time and location for undergraduates and a separate ceremony for graduate students. 

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•Tough budget choices emphasized at forum

Decisions concerning the budget will not be easy but are for the good of the university, Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dr. William Gash said at an open forum in the UC Annex March 18. 

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•Dr. Chavis: Lumbees have 'lust for life'

Nearly 200 people filled the Mary Livermore Library March 15 to hear Dr. Ben Chavis speak as part of the final Elmer W. Hunt Photograph Collection Identification and Discussion Series of the school year. 

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•Fire begins after discarded cigarette

The field in front of Lumbee Hall caught fire Feb. 28 around 2 p.m. Campus police and local firefighters were on the scene to extinguish the fire.

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•Graduate student wins prestigious award

Marlon McPhatter, a UNCP graduate student in the MBA program, won first place at the 41st Annual MBA Student Paper Competition at the Southeast Decision Sciences Institute held Feb. 23-25 in Savannah, Ga. 

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•Students encouraged to visit advisers

With pre-registration only weeks away, it is time for students to think about attending their department majors' meeting and talking with their advisers. 

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•SGA officers attend BOG meeting

Three UNCP SGA officers attended the Board of Governors meeting and Budget and Finance committee meeting of the Board of Governors in Chapel Hill Feb. 10, where the board approved tuition increases for the 2011-2012 school year. 

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•Officers respond to multiple calls

According to campus police on Jan. 14 an officer arrested an occupant of a vehicle who was driving while drinking and with a suspended license. The arrest happened in Courtyard Apartments. 

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•Speaker offers look at local writer

As part of Black History Month, Dr. Maria Orban spoke about the African- American writer Charles W. Chesnutt, 1858-1932, and how living in Fayetteville influenced his writings. 

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•Dr. Kenneth Kitts accepts Provost position

Dr. Kenneth Kitts has been selected by Chancellor Kyle R. Carter to become Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs for UNCP. Kitts will take charge of the Academic Affairs Division of the university on April 1.

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•Yearbook, news show win awards

The 2009-2010 edition of the UNCP yearbook The Indianhead won First Place with Special Merit from the American Scholastic Press Association.

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•Local pastor describes early Indian churches

Rev. Dr. Michael Cummings emphasized the role of the early Indian churches in education and the community when he spoke at the Mary Livermore Library Jan. 18 as part of the Elmer W. Hunt Photograph Collection Identification and Discussion Series. An audience of approximately 130 attended including prominent area clergy and church members.

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•Staff positions change in Lumbee Hall

Several changes in Chancellor Kyle Carter's administrative staff were announced in January.

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•Student laptop plan progressing

The Faculty Senate meeting last spring approved a proposal for a student laptop requirement and called for the formation of an implementation committee, according to the Senate's April 2010 minutes.

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•Student's bicycle stolen from Oak

According to the campus crime report, on Nov. 14 a student reported that their bicycle was stolen outside of Oak Hall. It was latched to the bike rack outside the building. An officer responded to the call and filed a report.

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•Students cautious of survey emails

Students recently received an e-mail from a "Wake Forest" source asking them to fill out a drinking survey in exchange for a $15 gift card. Some students decided to fill out the survey with no problem, but some students questioned if it was legitimate.

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•View astronomy events

October, November and December will provide some prime viewing for students and the public interested in astronomy.

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•UNCP offers benefits to veteran students

UNCP is pursuing an effort to establish a Veterans Education and Transition Office on campus to more efficiently address the growing veteran population on campus, according to Aubrey Swett, veterans' campus coordinator.

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•Student reports being shot with BB/pellet gun in residence hall

According to the University Crime Report, on Oct. 27, a Pine Hall supervisor reported that a student had been shot with either a BB or Pellet gun. The student was shot while outside the building from someone on the third or fourth floor.

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•Library displays special photo collection

Perfect weather, food, fun and fellowship among the residents of Pembroke and UNCP communities at Pembroke Day on Oct. 6 made a perfect combination for the Mary Livermore Library's Special Collections' staff to showcase the Elmer W. Hunt Photograph Collection.

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•Lack of crosswalks leads to injuries

Odum/Prospect Road and Highway 711 are becoming more dangerous for UNCP faculty, students and staff because of the lack of cross walks and speeding drivers.

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•Armed robbery of student at outdoor ATM

According to the University Crime Report, multiple hit and runs have been reported recently.

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•Injuries, fights, fires keep police busy

According to the University Crime Report, a student arrived at the police station on Sept. 14 seeking help for mental issues. Officers on site spoke to the student and transported the student to Southeastern Regional Medical Center.

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•Student Health, wrestling sponsor blood drive

Many of UNCP's students, staff and faculty rolled up their sleeves Sept. 29 to give blood to the American Red Cross. The goal of the blood drive was 165 units.

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•Pine Needle editors use iPads to report

Senior editors of The Pine Needle student newspaper are working with iPads this semester with the acquisition of 12 Apple tablet computers, according to Dr. Judy Curtis, associate professor of Mass Communication, and faculty adviser to the campus paper.

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•Provost search underway as committee is formed

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke has begun its search for a new provost.

After Provost Dr. Charles F. Harrington resigned as Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs on March 29, Chancellor Charles R. Jenkins appointed Associate Vice Chancellor Dr. William H. Gash as Interim Provost.

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•Ross elected UNC president

Thomas W. Ross was unanimously elected president of the 17- campus University of North Carolina system on Aug. 26 by the UNC Board of Governors.

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•Budget cuts lead to tuition hike

Many students were devastated to see the tuition increase on their bill for this semester.

"It's already difficult just paying for college, as is. I can understand the need for the increase, but it's tough on student's wallets, and I hope it doesn't go up much higher," said commuter student Patty Harrison.

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• Student publications editors chosen for 2010-2011 year

The Student Publications Board selected the 2010-2011 student publications Editors for The Pine Needle and the Indianhead yearbook on April 16..

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• Multiple vehicle break-ins occurring

According to the daily crime report on April 17, multiple vehicles in Lot 13 located behind Oak Hall had been broken into. The first incident was reported at 5:58 p.m. Reports were filed by campus police; however, there has been a complaint made that the owners of the vehicles were not informed.

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•Editorial:
At graduation, I’m the turtle on the fencepost

The keyword for my four years at UNCP has been "change." As I prepare to graduate on May 8, I see all around me how UNCP has evolved since I stepped out of my car in August 2006 and walked into West Hall to meet my roommate.

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• Tip leads to arrest at Village Apartments

On Feb. 3, 2010, Lieutenant Derrick Locklear and a fellow officer from campus police received an anonymous call at 12:15 p.m. regarding the illegal use of marijuana in the Village Apartments.

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• Student Life preps for big changes

Student Life plans to change their name, hire a new assistant director, and create a large office that they will share with The Association of Campus Entertainment (ACE).

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• Executive in Residence Jones means business

She means business, and she knows the ins and outs of how to operate one, too. Four years ago, then adjunct professor Ericka A. Jones started out on a mission teaching classes part-time at UNCP. Her zeal for academia has led to her new position as the Executivein- Residence for the School of Business at the University.

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• Business services plans printing changes on campus

Starting this spring semester, students, faculty and staff will have a new way of printing, copying and paying for other services with their Braves Card.

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