“Our region’s low vaccination rates and the recent surge in COVID-19 patients have forced us to adjust our visitor requirements.”
— Patrick Ebri, UNC Health Southeastern vice president and chief engagement officer, speaking about visitation policy changes that take effect Tuesday.
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“This is a long time coming and we’re just so excited that it’s gotten off the ground and has gained some momentum.”
— Melissa Singler, Robeson Community College president, speaking about the college’s plan to establish a Veterans Center.
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“UNCP’s reputation for offering a high-quality education at an affordable price has positioned us to continue our growth for the fourth consecutive year.”
— Robin Gary Cummings, chancellor of The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, speaking about the campus seeing student enrollment hit an all-time high, again.
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“On any board you’re going to have some division but I think that it was just concerns and I hope to alleviate those concerns at our next Finance meeting.”
— Pam Hunt, chair of the Lumbee Tribal Council’s Finance Committee, speaking about concerns related to the tribe’s $26.7 million budget that was approved Thursday.