News & Events from Around the College

Social Work student nominated for award

November 30, 2017
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Jordyn Roark (Social Work '18) is a finalist for WRAL TV's local philanthropist of the year award. She is making a real difference in the homeless community with her tireless effort, speaking at local events, publishing online, and presenting at conferences.

Deborah Hummer (Nursing)

Nursing Faculty Serves on Advisory Committee

November 29, 2017
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Deborah Hummer (Nursing) serves as a member of the Advisory Committee for Southern Regional-AHEC (SR-AHEC).  

UNCP’s Model United Nations team

Model United Nations Team Brings Home Nine Awards

November 20, 2017
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UNCP’s Model United Nations team brought home multiple awards after competing at the Southern Regional Model United Nations Conference held in Atlanta from November 16-18.

Hidden No More: Stem Women of Color.

UNCP Hosts "Hidden No More" Tour

November 12, 2017
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Over 60 participants attended “Hidden No More: STEM Women of Color,” a program celebrating diversity in the sciences held on Saturday, November 11.

Angelica Chavis McIntyre '10

Alumna Leads Mock Trial with Students

November 3, 2017
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Robeson County Assistant District Attorney and UNCP alumna, Angelica Chavis McIntyre '10, spoke with Rudy Locklear's Criminology class. She led an engaging mock trial on property crime.

UNCP Biology Club

Biology Club Assists Nature Convervancy

October 23, 2017
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The UNCP Biology Club collected wiregrass seeds with the Nature Conservancy on October 22.  Joined by professor Marisol Santisteban (Biology), the club collected wiregrass on Calloway Forest Preserve.

Holmes Students at State Conference

Students in Holmes Lab Present at State Meeting

October 22, 2017
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UNCP students attended the American Society of Microbiologists state meeting at North Carolina State University on October 21st.  Accompanied by Devang Upadhyay, six students in Dr. Holmes’ Lab presented one oral presentation and two posters.

Terrence Dollard

Dollard Chosen as Television Academy Fellow

October 13, 2017
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Terence Dollard (Mass Communication) was among 25 professors selected from colleges and universities nationwide to participate in the Television Academy Foundation’s 2017 Faculty Seminar Program. During a week long seminar in Southern California (Nov.

Jose D'Arruda

D’Arruda Presents at Marlboro Academy

October 6, 2017
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Jose D’Arruda presented “Solar System and the Universe” at the Marlboro Academy on Friday, October 6th to middle and high school students.  He talked about the history of astronomy and the universe, covering such topics as black holes, gravity, and the size of the universe.&n

Commemorating Hurrican Matthew

October 2, 2017
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University of North Carolina at Pembroke will host an event commemorating the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Matthew on October 5, 2017, 6-8 p.m. in the University Center Annex.