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Kelli R. Brown Named 12th Chancellor of Western Carolina University

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Thursday, April 25, 2019
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C., April 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The University of North Carolina Board of Governors elected Dr. Kelli R. Brown as the new chancellor of Western Carolina University during a special session of the Board held today.

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  • CHAPEL HILL, N.C., April 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The University of North Carolina Board of Governors elected Dr. Kelli R. Brown as the new chancellor of Western Carolina University during a special session of the Board held today.
  • "Western Carolina deserves a chancellor with a keen focus on student and faculty success, and Dr. Brown has demonstrated that focus throughout her esteemed academic career," said Dr. Roper.
  • Kelli R. Brownwill become Western Carolina University's 12thpermanent chancellor on July 1, 2019, after having served as Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Georgia College & State University, Georgia's public liberal arts institution.
  • In July 2016, Dr. Brown was appointed interim president of Valdosta State University, a regional comprehensive university in southern Georgia.

University of North Carolina at Pembroke Selects Ex Libris Alma, Primo, and Leganto Solutions

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Friday, April 12, 2019
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CHICAGO, April 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, is pleased to announce that the University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP) has selected the ExLibris Almalibrary services platform, Primo discovery and delivery solution, and Leganto course resource list tool.

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  • CHICAGO, April 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, is pleased to announce that the University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP) has selected the ExLibris Almalibrary services platform, Primo discovery and delivery solution, and Leganto course resource list tool.
  • "Ex Libris is delighted to welcome the Universityof North Carolina at Pembroke to our Alma, Primo, and Leganto user communities," added Eric Hines, president of Ex Libris North America.
  • The University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP) is a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina System.
  • Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, is a leading global provider of cloud-based solutions that enable institutions and their individual users to create, manage, and share knowledge.

Leviton Supports Expansion of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics into Western North Carolina with Generous Donation

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Wednesday, April 10, 2019
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MORGANTON, N.C., April 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Leviton announced today their support of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics' (NCSSM) expansion to a second campus in western North Carolina with a donation of $250,000.

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  • MORGANTON, N.C., April 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Leviton announced today their support of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics' (NCSSM) expansion to a second campus in western North Carolina with a donation of $250,000.
  • "North Carolina has been an important region for Leviton's business for over five decades, and we are proud to support The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics' historic expansion to a second campus into Western North Carolina," said Donald J. Hendler, Leviton's chief executive officer.
  • For more information on the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics and the development of NCSSM-Morganton, visit www.ncssm.edu/morgantoncampus .
  • North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM), a global leader in STEM education for nearly 40 years, educates academically talented North Carolina high school juniors and seniors to become state, national, and global leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Actor, Writer and Producer Ken Jeong to Speak at UNCG Commencement

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019
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GREENSBORO, N.C., March 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --UNC Greensboro (UNCG) today announced that actor, writer, producer, and Greensboro native Ken Jeong will deliver the keynote address at the university's May 10 Commencement at the Greensboro Coliseum.

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  • GREENSBORO, N.C., March 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --UNC Greensboro (UNCG) today announced that actor, writer, producer, and Greensboro native Ken Jeong will deliver the keynote address at the university's May 10 Commencement at the Greensboro Coliseum.
  • Also a physician, Dr. Jeong earned his undergraduate degree at Duke University and went on to get his medical degree at UNC Chapel Hill.
  • Dr. Jeong is perhaps best known for his scene-stealing abilities and has established himself as one of today's top comedic stars.
  • Dr. Jeong starred along an ensemble cast in the cult comedy series Community, and on ABC's Dr. Ken, for which he was the creator, writer, and executive producer.

Actor, Writer and Producer Ken Jeong to Speak at UNCG Commencement

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Monday, March 4, 2019
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GREENSBORO, N.C., March 04, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- UNC Greensboro (UNCG) today announced that actor, writer, producer, and Greensboro native Ken Jeong will deliver the keynote address at the university's May 10 Commencement at the Greensboro Coliseum.

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  • GREENSBORO, N.C., March 04, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- UNC Greensboro (UNCG) today announced that actor, writer, producer, and Greensboro native Ken Jeong will deliver the keynote address at the university's May 10 Commencement at the Greensboro Coliseum.
  • Also a physician, Dr. Jeong earned his undergraduate degree at Duke University and went on to get his medical degree at UNC Chapel Hill.
  • Dr. Jeong is perhaps best known for his scene-stealing abilities and has established himself as one of today's top comedic stars.
  • Dr. Jeong starred along an ensemble cast in the cult comedy series Community, and on ABC's Dr. Ken, for which he was the creator, writer, and executive producer.

UNCG Athletics Launches Campaign for Champions Microsite

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Tuesday, February 26, 2019
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"The Campaign for Champions and the 5 for 5 initiative will allow us to build on this momentum and set a standard for excellence moving forward."

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  • "The Campaign for Champions and the 5 for 5 initiative will allow us to build on this momentum and set a standard for excellence moving forward."
  • Prior to the campaign announcement, UNCG turned to long-time partner NeuLion College to assist in creating a microsite to deliver campaign information.
  • Instead of creating a separate website and going through custom design and development, NeuLion College collaborated with UNCG to utilize its modular-based Page Builder tool to create the Campaign for Champions microsite in just a few days.
  • The Campaign for Champions microsite gave us a dynamic, public presence at the time of our launch, and the flexibility in the backend will serve us well throughout our campaign."

myFutureNC Commission Issues a Call to Action for a More Competitive NC

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Wednesday, February 20, 2019
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That's what this 'Call to Action' is about adoption of a shared goal and a commitment to cross-sector collaboration for future success.

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  • That's what this 'Call to Action' is about adoption of a shared goal and a commitment to cross-sector collaboration for future success.
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    "For a competitive, strong, and ready North Carolina, we have work to do," stated Peter Hans, president, North Carolina Community Colleges and myFutureNC co-chair.
  • "Today, North Carolina State University had the honor of hosting the myFutureNC Commission as they revealed an education attainment goal for North Carolina.
  • We look forward to working with other education groups, business leaders, and communities across the state to put this goal to action.

Luke Combs and Appalachian State Create Second Phase of Mountain Born Collection

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Thursday, November 8, 2018
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INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Learfield Licensing Partners, a trademark management company specializing in collegiate licensing and branding, and Appalachian State Athletics announce the release of the second phase of the Mountain Born collection, a co-brand collaboration with App State alum and nationally recognized country singer Luke Combs.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Learfield Licensing Partners, a trademark management company specializing in collegiate licensing and branding, and Appalachian State Athletics announce the release of the second phase of the Mountain Born collection, a co-brand collaboration with App State alum and nationally recognized country singer Luke Combs.
  • "I started playing music [at App State], I attended school there, I went to every football game," Combs said.
  • "We are excited to continue our Mountain Born collection with Luke Combs," said Spencer Bridges, associate athletics director for marketing at Appalachian State.
  • "Luke has been very active in this entire process, and he has aided in bringing a unique collection of App State and Luke Combs co-branded products to life."

Bryan School Launches Unique PhD Program

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Wednesday, October 24, 2018
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GREENSBORO, N.C., Oct. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The first and only online AACSB-accredited Ph.D. program in Business Administration will launch the fall of 2019, according to McRae Banks, Ph.D., Dean of the Bryan School of Business and Economics.

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  • GREENSBORO, N.C., Oct. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The first and only online AACSB-accredited Ph.D. program in Business Administration will launch the fall of 2019, according to McRae Banks, Ph.D., Dean of the Bryan School of Business and Economics.
  • We believe it's the only such program delivered by a U.S. business school accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)."
  • The Bryan School of Business and Economics at UNC Greensboro is one of the largest business schools in North Carolina, offering six undergraduate programs, six graduate programs, and three Ph.D. programs.
  • The Bryan School holds dual accreditation in business and accounting from AACSB a distinction held by only 1% of business schools in the world.

UNC-Chapel Hill and Deerfield Management announce the creation of Pinnacle Hill to accelerate the discovery of new medicines

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Monday, October 22, 2018
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"This is a very exciting new partnership between UNC-Chapel Hill and Deerfield Management.

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  • "This is a very exciting new partnership between UNC-Chapel Hill and Deerfield Management.
  • In creating a new company, Pinnacle Hill, we arebringing together the best of academia and industry to accelerate innovative drug research," said Chancellor Carol L. Folt.
  • Research and development conducted at Pinnacle Hill will be supported by funding, expert drug development guidance, experienced project management oversight, and business strategy.
  • Pinnacle Hill will focus on drug research projects that are approved and directed by a joint steering committee comprised of members from UNC-Chapel Hill and Deerfield leadership teams.