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American Indian Heritage Month Spotlight: Zachary Young

November 9, 2021
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In honor of American Indian Heritage Month, UNC Pembroke is proud to recognize Zachary Young, a senior Mass Communication major who is also completing a minor in American Indian Studies.

Young is an enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.

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UNCP celebrates the First-Generation experience

November 8, 2021
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UNC Pembroke is celebrating our first-generation Braves Nov. 8-11 with events, workshops, resources and a “Voices of First-gen” exhibit in the University Center showcasing our first-gen faculty and staff. 

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UNC Pembroke celebrates Trans Awareness Week, Day of Remembrance

November 8, 2021
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The Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity and the Trans Awareness Week and Day of Remembrance Planning Committee at UNC Pembroke recently announced events for Transgender Awareness Week and Day of Remembrance.

Dr. Amber Rock

UNCP, Winyah Rivers Alliance protecting the state’s natural resources

November 5, 2021
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Winyah Rivers Alliance received a $172,420 grant from the North Carolina Department of Justice and will partner with UNC Pembroke to create a water-quality monitoring program in the Lumber River watershed.

Several students in the Professional School Counseling Program at UNC Pembroke presented at the North Carolina School Counselor Association (NCSCA) annual conference in Concord, NC, on October 28.

UNCP graduate students recognized at school counselor conference

November 3, 2021
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Several students in the Professional School Counseling Program at UNC Pembroke presented at the North Carolina School Counselor Association (NCSCA) annual conference in Concord, NC, on October 28.

Members of the Julian T. Pierce Memorial Scholarship Committee make a $24,000 contribution to the scholarship named in Pierce's honor

Julian Pierce’s legacy lives on through UNCP scholarship

November 3, 2021
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More than three decades after his death, Julian Pierce’s legacy as a strong advocate for education, equality and justice for all people is kept alive through scholarship at UNC Pembroke.

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Award-winning Native American author Tommy Orange to speak at UNCP

November 2, 2021
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Tommy Orange, the author of the New York Times bestselling novel, There There, will speak at UNC Pembroke as part of the 2021-2022 Distinguished Speaker Series.

Orange will appear on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 7 p.m. on the Givens Performing Arts Center stage.

Walt Wolfram

UNCP celebrates American Indian Heritage Month

November 1, 2021
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The American Indian Heritage Center at UNC Pembroke recently announced events for American Indian Heritage Month to be held November 2-30.

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UNC Health Southeastern presents Dr. Cherry Beasley with Lifetime Commitment Award

October 29, 2021
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Dr. Cherry Maynor Beasley, a veteran nursing professor at UNC Pembroke, was recently presented with the Lifetime Commitment Award by UNC Health Southeastern.

UNCP awarded grant to establish a counselor-in-residence program

October 29, 2021
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UNC Pembroke has been awarded a $78,000 mental health grant to create a counselor-in-residence program. A full-time counselor will live in the residence halls and provide counseling services there.

Crystal Wood

Future educators benefit from Hattie Strong Scholars Program

October 28, 2021
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Crystal Wood's family dynamic was turned upside down during her junior year at UNC Pembroke.

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UNCP toasts 2020 and 2021 retirees

October 28, 2021
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Cynthia Oxendine began as an administrative assistant at UNC Pembroke, but quickly worked her way to the top ranks of the Student Affairs Division.

UNCP welcomes back alumni of 50 years during Homecoming

UNCP alumni relive memories during 50th reunion

October 26, 2021
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Gary Locklear and Tim Brayboy enjoyed long and distinguished careers in the legal field and education, respectively.

Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings presents a plaque Larry Rodgers recognizing his induction into Class of 2020 Hall of Fame

UNCP celebrates Alumni Awards recipients, Hall of Fame inductees

October 25, 2021
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UNC Pembroke recognized its outstanding alumni and former standout athletes at the 53rd annual Alumni Awards and Hall of Fame Ceremony on Friday, October 22.

Lakola Cook, a 2021 graduate, and Rodrick Bartley, a Master of School Administration student

UNCP alumna, graduate student present at National Indian Education Association Convention

October 20, 2021
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Two participants in UNC Pembroke’s First Americans’ Educational Leadership program (FAEL) were among presenters at the 2021 National Indian Education Association Convention in Omaha, Nebraska held October 13-16.

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Hispanic Heritage Month Student Spotlight: Enyalee Goveo

October 15, 2021
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In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, UNC Pembroke is spotlighting Enyalee Goveo, class of 2022. Goveo is a senior exercise sports science and physiology major from Hope Mills.

UNCP recognized 92 employees for their years of service during a luncheon on October 14, 2021

UNCP recognizes nearly 100 employees for years of service

October 15, 2021
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UNC Pembroke Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings joined other administrators in applauding 92 employees for their years of service during a luncheon on October 14, 2021.

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‘Brave Educator for a Day’ provides lasting benefits for high school students

October 13, 2021
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More than 60 area high school students got a chance to experience the day as pre-service educators at UNC Pembroke.

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Hypnotist Jim Wand brings legendary act to GPAC

October 13, 2021
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Hypnotist Jim Wand will perform at Givens Performing Arts Center on Monday, October 18, as part of Homecoming Week at UNC Pembroke.

Vanilla Ice to perform at GPAC on October 22

Vanilla Ice to perform UNCP Homecoming concert at GPAC

October 11, 2021
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When his number one single “Ice, Ice Baby” was released, it was one of the biggest songs of the 1990s, and now Vanilla Ice is coming to Givens Performing Arts Center to welcome back UNC Pembroke alumni for its annual homecoming.

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