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UNCP Recognizes 25 Retirees Who Helped Shape the University’s Future

malock — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:51:20 +0000

UNCP Recognizes 25 Retirees Who Helped Shape the University’s Future malock Mon, 04/28/2025 - 16:51

April 28, 2025

The UNC Pembroke community came together recently to celebrate the careers and contributions of 25 dedicated employees whose combined decades of service helped shape the institution’s growth and success.

During a heartfelt retirement ceremony, colleagues, friends and family members honored their hard work, commitment and lasting impact on campus life.

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Track Star Gabe Blackwelder Blazes a Trail as Scholar, Athlete

malock — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:00:14 +0000

Track Star Gabe Blackwelder Blazes a Trail as Scholar, Athlete malock Fri, 04/25/2025 - 16:00

April 25, 2025

For college athletes, Media Day is one of the most exciting times of the year. They put on their UNCP gear, line up with props, and prepare to kick off the season. Behind the camera lens is Gabe Blackwelder — a humble and quiet track team member, many don’t realize is one of the most accomplished athletes on campus.

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UNCP Earns Top Rankings in 2025-2026 Military Friendly School Designations

malock — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:45:52 +0000

UNCP Earns Top Rankings in 2025-2026 Military Friendly School Designations malock Fri, 04/25/2025 - 15:45

April 25, 2025

UNC Pembroke continues to build on its commitment to supporting military service members, veterans and their families, earning top honors in the newly released 2025-2026 Military Friendly rankings.

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Honoring a Hero: UNC Pembroke Community Remembers 1Lt. Joshua Deese with Memorial 5K

malock — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:04:17 +0000

Honoring a Hero: UNC Pembroke Community Remembers 1Lt. Joshua Deese with Memorial 5K malock Fri, 04/25/2025 - 13:04

April 29, 2025

It’s been nearly 20 years since Army 1Lt. Joshua Deese gave his life in Iraq, but to those who knew him — his family, friends and fellow cadets from the Army ROTC program at his alma mater, UNC Pembroke, — his presence is still felt every day.

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Dr. Laura Gerald Named Spring Commencement Speaker

malock — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:31:51 +0000

Dr. Laura Gerald Named Spring Commencement Speaker malock Fri, 04/25/2025 - 10:31

April 25, 2025

Dr. Laura Gerald, president of the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, will be the keynote speaker for UNC Pembroke’s Spring Commencement ceremonies on May 9 and May 10.

Dr. Gerald leads one of North Carolina’s largest private foundations. A pediatrician born and raised in Lumberton, Gerald joined the trust in 2016, bringing decades of leadership experience in the private, public and nonprofit sectors to the foundation.

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UNCP, Richmond Community College Launch Guaranteed Transfer Program for Local Students

malock — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:50:45 +0000

UNCP, Richmond Community College Launch Guaranteed Transfer Program for Local Students malock Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:50

April 23, 2025

In a move to expand access to four-year degrees and ease the path for local students, UNC Pembroke has announced a new guaranteed transfer initiative in partnership with Richmond Community College (RCC).

The BraveNation Advantage Transfer program ensures that students who complete an associate degree with specified academic requirements will gain automatic admission to the university, offering a seamless transition and a clear roadmap to a bachelor’s degree.

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HackUNCP: Building the Future, One AI Agent at a Time

mccarrel — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 01:36:02 +0000

HackUNCP: Building the Future, One AI Agent at a Time mccarrel Mon, 04/21/2025 - 21:36

March 23, 2025

On Saturday, March 22, college students from across the state gathered, laptops and caffeinated beverages in hand, to attend HackUNCP 2025, the university’s first-ever hackat

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Richmond Fed President Engages with Local Voices at UNC Pembroke

malock — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:54:17 +0000

Richmond Fed President Engages with Local Voices at UNC Pembroke malock Thu, 04/17/2025 - 13:54

April 17, 2025

In a rare visit to Robeson County, the head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond met with local business owners and community leaders to gain firsthand insight into the economic challenges facing rural America. The visit offered a “boots-on-the-ground” look at the day-to-day realities shaping small-town economies, from workforce shortages to rising costs.

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Student Researchers Shine at PURC Symposium

malock — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:05:41 +0000

Student Researchers Shine at PURC Symposium malock Wed, 04/16/2025 - 17:05

April 16, 2025

When UNC Pembroke junior Jessie Williams began studying biology, she already had a personal mission—to better understand the disease that changed her family’s life.

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UNCP, Scotland Health Care Partnership Enables Nursing Students To Gain Critical Life-Saving Skills

malock — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:32:09 +0000

UNCP, Scotland Health Care Partnership Enables Nursing Students To Gain Critical Life-Saving Skills malock Tue, 04/15/2025 - 13:32

April 15, 2025

A new partnership between the McKenzie-Elliott School of Nursing at UNC Pembroke and Scotland Health Care System is providing nursing students with more than just classroom knowledge — it’s providing life-saving skills and a competitive edge through Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification training.

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