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Retired Professor Bob Schneider named Top Scholar by ScholarGPS

malock — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:16:25 +0000

Retired Professor Bob Schneider named Top Scholar by ScholarGPS malock Wed, 06/18/2025 - 11:16

June 18, 2025

Retired UNC Pembroke professor Dr. Robert (Bob) Schneider has been named a 2024 Top Scholar by ScholarGPS, a data analytics platform that analyzes global research output and ranks scholars based on productivity, impact and collaboration in specific fields.

The recognition places him among the top 0.5% of scholars worldwide in emergency management. Being named a Top Scholar is considered prestigious within academic and research communities.

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51�Թ�� Professor Lays Groundwork for Study Abroad Program Immersing Students in the World of C.S. Lewis

malock — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 19:01:30 +0000

51�Թ�� Professor Lays Groundwork for Study Abroad Program Immersing Students in the World of C.S. Lewis malock Fri, 06/13/2025 - 15:01

June 13, 2025

This summer, Dr. Nikolay (Nick) Petrov, assistant professor of Religion at UNC Pembroke, spent time at the Marion E. Wade Center at Wheaton College, one of the foremost research institutions dedicated to British writers such as C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien.

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51�Թ�� to host several events to celebrate Lumbee Homecoming

malock — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:59:42 +0000

51�Թ�� to host several events to celebrate Lumbee Homecoming malock Thu, 06/12/2025 - 14:59

June 12, 2025

UNC Pembroke invites the public to celebrate the 56th annual Lumbee Homecoming, June 24-July 6, in Pembroke, NC.

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Dr. Ashley Allen named chair of NC ACE Women’s Network

malock — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:48:19 +0000

Dr. Ashley Allen named chair of NC ACE Women’s Network malock Thu, 06/12/2025 - 11:48

June 12, 2025

UNC Pembroke Associate Dean Dr. Ashley Batts Allen has been named chair of the North Carolina ACE Women’s Network, a state-level affiliate of the American Council on Education dedicated to advancing women in higher education.

Dr. Allen, a professor in the Department of Psychology, will begin her term as chair during the 2025-2026 academic year. She has served on the board for three years and is honored to step into this leadership role.

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Update: Barnes & Noble College Online Bookstore Launches June 24

mccarrel — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 02:15:57 +0000

Update: Barnes & Noble College Online Bookstore Launches June 24 mccarrel Tue, 06/10/2025 - 22:15

June 10, 2025

UNC Pembroke is moving forward with its transition to Barnes & Noble College as the campus bookstore provider.

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McKenzie-Elliott School of Nursing Receives 10-Year CCNE Accreditation

malock — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 17:44:13 +0000

McKenzie-Elliott School of Nursing Receives 10-Year CCNE Accreditation malock Thu, 06/05/2025 - 13:44

June 5, 2025

The McKenzie-Elliott School of Nursing at UNC Pembroke has been granted a full 10-year accreditation for its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), which will extend through June 30, 2035.

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From Cadet to Commander: Col. Chad Mixon Inspires the Next Generation

malock — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 16:44:40 +0000

From Cadet to Commander: Col. Chad Mixon Inspires the Next Generation malock Wed, 06/04/2025 - 12:44

June 4, 2025

As garrison commander of Fort Bragg – the largest military installation in the world - Col. Chad Mixon oversees operations that impact more than 264,000 people. But this spring, his mission brought him home to UNC Pembroke, where his journey as a leader began.

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51�Թ�� Scholars Dive Into the Future of Food Through Bezos-Backed Research Program

malock — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:50:38 +0000

51�Թ�� Scholars Dive Into the Future of Food Through Bezos-Backed Research Program malock Tue, 06/03/2025 - 10:50

June 3, 2025

At UNC Pembroke, students aren’t just studying the future – they’re helping shape it. Thanks to a transformative partnership with the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at N.C. State University, five standout Braves are stepping into the spotlight as Bezos Scholars, exploring cutting-edge solutions in sustainable food production.

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Tamara Locklear: Strength, Faith and Determination Define Her Path to Graduation

malock — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:46:36 +0000

Tamara Locklear: Strength, Faith and Determination Define Her Path to Graduation malock Mon, 06/02/2025 - 14:46

June 2, 2025

When Tamara Locklear crossed the stage at UNC Pembroke last month to receive her master’s degree in social work, it was a moment of triumph over some of life’s most profound challenges.

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51�Թ�� announces Chancellor’s, Honors list for Spring 2025

malock — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:19:02 +0000

51�Թ�� announces Chancellor’s, Honors list for Spring 2025 malock Mon, 06/02/2025 - 10:19