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Dr. Nikkel to speak at graduation
Graduating seniors and graduate students will be walking across the stage on Dec. 7-8.
Delivering their keynote address will be Dr. David H. Nikkel, associate professor of religion and the chair of the philosophy and religion department....Full Story » |
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SGA honors past presidents with wall
Chancellor Kyle R. Carter, four former Student Government Association presidents, current senators and other faculty and staff members celebrated the past, present and future of SGA with speeches and a commemoration of the SGA Presidents' Wall in the UC on Oct. 24...Full Story » |
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Enrollment up slightly, budgets still impacted
A major worry for students and faculty alike was whether enrollment was going to drop again, like it did between fall 2010 and fall 2011...Full Story » |
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New dining hall offers more options
Students returned this semester to a newly renovated dining hall complete with all-new food options.
According to General Manager Jim Halcombe, talks of a cafeteria renovation have been in the works for more than two years...Full Story » |
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Broadcast students simulate TopGear
Top Gear is an award winning British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) television show pushing cars to their limits to find out if they are as good as manufacturers claim...Full Story » |
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The Regional Center changes its name
The university's Regional Center for Economic, Community and Professional Development has changed its name to simply The Regional Center...Full Story » |
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Pembroke farmers market is scrumptious in year two
The sweet corn was plentiful Thursday at the Pembroke Farmers Market.
The conversation was all about gardening and cooking healthy food...Full Story » |
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Student uses news writing to reach out to Latino Community
From the time she was a child, Maria Plana knew she wanted to be a journalist when she grew up...Full Story » |
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Culinary student wins gold
Does the taste of granola awaken your taste buds?
What if it's mixed into a buttery cookie bar that's rich and gooey in the center, but so light and crispy, it melts in your mouth when you bite into it...Full Story » |
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New program hopes to get students, faculty closer
From social awkwardness to daunting exams, college life can be filled with stress and difficulty...Full Story » |
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DoIT is upgrading BraveWeb services for students
Applying for graduation is a pain. So is requesting a transcript. Running a degree audit is even worse...Full Story » |
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670 celebrate spring commencement
In two commencement ceremonies on May 4-5, speakers invoked history, both recent and long past, to challenge and counsel graduates. In the two events, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke celebrated the achievements of 670 graduates and its own 125-year history...Full Story » |
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There's an old timey movie theatre in Lumberton
The Carolina Civic Center, located in Lumberton, is a 1920's theatre that hosts a Friday Night Classic Film series on the third Friday of the month...Full Story » |
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Editors chosen to lead student publications
The Student Publications Board chose Shanetta Monk, Mary Hunter, Allyson Betot and Kelly Mayo as student editors of the three student publications for the 2012-2013 academic year...Full Story » |
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Despite anniversary, turnover rate is high
Change is a constant in life. Everything and everyone has to adjust to changes that take place. A university setting is no different...Full Story » |
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Pine Needle earns national awards
The Pine Needle has been recognized by the American Scholastic Press Association as one of the top university newspapers in the United States....Full Story » |
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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 » |
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Canada chosen as Dean of Arts & Sciences
Dr. Mark Canada was hired as the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences effective April 2...Full Story » |
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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 » |
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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 » |
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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 » |
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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 » |
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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 » |
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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 » |
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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 » |
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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 » |
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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 » |
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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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