Achievers & Accolades

UNCP student leaders recognized at national conference

By Staff Report, posted 2 years ago
Samuel Bowen(pictured left) and Kiarra Payton (pictured right) Photo provided by: UNCP

Two UNC Pembroke seniors, Samuel Bowen and Kiarra Payton, earned the Outstanding Educational Session Award during the National Association of Campus Activities South Regional Conference.

Bowen and Payton presented a workshop titled “Programming at a Minority Serving Institution.” PAC is a student-led organization that builds community and institutional affinity on campus. Bowen is studying political science with a concentration in public administration and policy. Payton is a business administration major with a concentration in entrepreneurship.

Other PAC members in attendance were Maria Lazaro, Shelby Perry, Isabel Olivares, LaDeja Lotharp, Jessica Fleming and Bailey Miller, PAC advisor and assistant director for Campus Engagement.

“Having the opportunity to take a delegation to NACA is huge for UNCP,” shared Miller in a press release. This is the second year PAC has been recognized for its outstanding service and involvement with NACA. Last year they won the Outstanding Delegation Award.”

Miller co-facilitated roundtables focused on “Revisiting Your Why: Curbing Burnout in Higher Education” and “Reimagining Traditional Events on Campus” during the conference. Nick Courmon, an alumnus of UNCP, was among the conference presenters. 

NACA empowers its students and members to amplify the campus experience through inclusive, meaningful, and engaging opportunities to learn about entertainment and programs that transform college communities. PAC has been an active member of NACA for over three decades. 

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