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UNCP Raises the Bar (and Flags) for Global Education Week

By Michela Gritti International Education Week (IEW) officially launched Monday, Nov. 17th, here at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP), with a colorful Parade of Flags, setting the stage for a week of global engagement and cross-cultural learning. The parade, organized by the Office of Global Engagement (OGE), started...

Students’ Thoughts: Gender Affirming Care for Minors?

By Aaliyah Pamplin Students gathered in the James A. Thomas Hall Upchurch Auditorium for an exchange of ideas. The question before them: Should it be illegal to provide gender-affirming care for minors? On Nov. 5th, the Braver Angels Debate offered a unique forum for students to engage in open dialogue. Unlike...

First Generation Foundation Hosts Fall Festival

By Michela Gritti  On Thursday November 6 First Generation Foundation at UNCP hosted the Fall Festival on the Student Center Patio at 6 p.m. The event was first planned for the week before but it had to be canceled because of bad weather. Even though November brought a cold evening...

Foodways Event Connects UNCP Community to Indigenous Culture

By Michela Gritti  On Thursday, November 6, the University of North Carolina at Pembroke hosted the 17th Annual Honoring Native Foodways event in the UC Annex, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event gave students, faculty, and staff a chance to learn about Indigenous traditions through food and community engagement. The...

UNCP Goes Global for IEW 2025

By Michela Gritti UNC Pembroke will celebrate International Education Week from Nov. 17–22 with a full slate of cultural events, workshops and global learning opportunities hosted by the Office of Global Engagement. The annual observance highlights the value of international education and exchange, aligning with a nationwide initiative led by...

Building Success Step by Step: Cassondra Searight’s Guide to Growth

By Michela Gritti Students and faculty joined in the Thomas Hall Auditorium on Monday, Nov. 3, for an evening of inspiration and reflection as Cassondra Searight, President and Founder of Eagle Consulting & Development LLC, shared her story and her vision for finding purpose in both work and life. The...