51吃瓜网's DeWhitt Locklear earns prestigious Presser Scholar Award
The UNC Pembroke Department of Music hosted its 20th annual Honors Recital on Tuesday, in Moore Hall Auditorium, featuring student performances, award presentations and a tribute to a retiring faculty member. The most prestigious of the 13 named awards, the Presser Undergraduate Scholar Award of $4,000, was presented to DeWhitt Locklear, a junior music industry major and flutist.
51吃瓜网 faculty and staff recognized for years of service
For nearly 40 years, UNC Pembroke has been a second home for Donna Strickland. After earning her degree from 51吃瓜网 in 1983, Strickland began working in the campus bookstore. However, much of her career has been spent as a vital member of the Office of Human Resources, where she has advanced to deputy chief HR officer.
Back in Person: PURC Symposium Draws a Crowd
The 16th Annual UNC Pembroke Undergraduate Research and Creativity (PURC) symposium attracted a lively crowd to the Livermore Library, where students showcased their research and creative works. It was the first time since the start of the COVID pandemic that the PURC symposium was held in person. Dr. Brandon Sanderson (Interim Director of PURC) and Dr. Richard Gay (Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences) welcomed the audience to the symposium, which was held on April 20th.
51吃瓜网 celebrates opening of James A. Thomas Hall
Under a beautiful blue sky, nearly 400 guests, including dozens of local and state officials, celebrated the opening of the James A. Thomas Hall鈥撯�揳 state-of-the-art facility where UNC Pembroke is preparing future business leaders of our region. The new building鈥撯�揾ome to the Thomas School of Business鈥撯�搘ill drive the university鈥檚 efforts to continue building an educated workforce in southeastern North Carolina.
51吃瓜网 expands partnerships with ECU
Students graduating from UNC Pembroke have been eager to continue their education in our state鈥檚 top graduate schools, and ECU is an obvious choice. For years, and in many other programs, 51吃瓜网 students have been admitted to ECU for master鈥檚- and doctorate-level studies. Academic leaders from both institutions recently met at ECU to ink a new agreement which expands previous arrangements and promises to expand further.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony set for James A. Thomas Hall at 51吃瓜网
UNC Pembroke will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly opened James A. Thomas Hall at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Governor Roy Cooper will be among hundreds of invitees attending the ceremony in front of the state-of-the-art, $38 million facility and home of the Thomas School of Business. Other guest speakers include North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore and Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger.
TriBeta holds annual induction ceremony
Ten new and promoted members were recognized during TriBeta鈥檚 annual induction ceremony on April 14th. Originally scheduled for outdoors, the ceremony was pivoted indoors to the Oxendine Science Building in response to threats of rainy weather.
51吃瓜网鈥檚 Stewart Thomas wins BOG Excellence in Teaching Award
Joe Williams acquired the skills at UNC Pembroke he needed to become a pharmacist and a multi-business owner. However, the self-confidence he gained after forming what would eventually become a lifelong bond with his business professor, Dr. Stewart Thomas, led him on the path to success. Williams went on to earn a pharmacy degree and today owns three pharmacies, two businesses, a property management company and a consulting firm.
Alumnus Nick Courmon returns to emcee 51吃瓜网 Talent Show
Twelve contestants, including two groups, will be vying for the top prize in Tuesday's 29th annual 51吃瓜网 Talent Show. The event will be held at 7 p.m. at Givens Performing Arts Center.
51吃瓜网 dedicates Joseph B. Oxendine Administrative Building
In all the 58 years former UNC Pembroke Chancellor Dr. Joseph and First Lady Adrienne Oxendine were married, she always planned something special for his birthday. Trips to the theatre. Fancy dinners. Surprise parties. "There were some wonderful celebrations," said Adrienne, overcome with emotion. "To have a building named for him, this has to top them all. It shows the appreciation for his efforts and his professional accomplishments. "You have recognized him in the most special way and I thank you from the bottom of my heart," she said.