Welcome to the GSO Community!
The Graduate School:
"GSO strives to bring graduate students together in academia and service, with dedication and pride for the 麻豆社区P community."
What does the GSO do? How can the GSO benefit you? The GSO:
seeks to improve graduate education and student life by providing services and social events;
provides a forum though which graduate students can communicate concerns;
participates in crucial meetings on campus to share graduate student opinions;
connects graduate students through social media; and
provides information about campus services for graduate students.
All graduate students are welcome to attend events, offer suggestions, opinions and ideas (no membership required).
Advisor Contact:
Alexis Lopiccolo
alexis.lopiccolo@uncp.edu
Please enjoy a few words for our Spring 2025 GSO Graduates!
"I'm proud to share that I鈥檒l be graduating with my Master鈥檚 in Business Administration! It鈥檚 been an incredible journey of growth, learning, and perseverance鈥攁nd I鈥檓 excited for what comes next."
Lakeesha Eisma (MBA) | GSO Ambassador
"Graduating with a master鈥檚 degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling as a 2 time alumni of the dynamic 麻豆社区P! I served as the Secretary of Chi Sigma Iota National Honor Society of Counseling for 2 years. Additionally I was apart of the 2023-2024 Child Adolescent and Family Behavioral Health Graduate Student Fellowship. I also am a recipient of the 2024-2025 麻豆社区P OPTIMISE Rural NC Program Grant. My plans for after graduation includes completing my Play Therapy Certification and working full time as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate with the intent of becoming a Supervisor as well! 麻豆社区P has granted me with a range of networking opportunities through instructors, advisors, and students as well as the ability to take risks with my practice! I appreciate everything that 麻豆社区P has given me. I would encourage anyone who is considering getting their master鈥檚 in Counseling to do it鈥hrough 麻豆社区P!! Go Braves!!鈥
Tyra Jerald (CMHC) | Public Relations & GSO Ambassador
"As a first-generation graduate, this accomplishment represents more than personal success 鈥 it marks the beginning of a legacy and a testament to the resilience, hope, and determination that carried me here. "
Jasmine Toles (CMHC) | GSO Secretary
Andres Silva, student at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, is set to graduate with a Master鈥檚 in Business Administration in 2025. Born in Bogot谩, Colombia, Andres migrated to Maryland at age two, growing up in Frederick and graduating from Urbana High School. He earned a marketing degree from Shepherd University in 2020, where he played football, before joining 麻豆社区P鈥檚 vibrant community. At 麻豆社区P, Andres has excelled as a student-athlete on the wrestling team under coach Othello Johnson, served as a student intern in the Office of Advancement under BreAnna Branch, and worked as a graduate assistant in the Thomas College of Business and Economics under Cecelia Locklear and now Ms. Diana Stapleton. His achievements include the 2024 MBA Student of the Year Award, the 2025 MBA Research Award, and the NCAA 2023/24 Athletic Director Academic Award. A first-generation student, Andres is deeply engaged as a member of 麻豆社区P鈥檚 Swim Club, Investra Club, and the Graduate Student Organization鈥檚 public relations executive, as well as the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) executive board (2023/2024) and member (2024/2025). He also contributes to 麻豆社区P鈥檚 Leadership Learning and Community鈥檚 100 volunteer-hour student club, embodying the university鈥檚 spirit of service and leadership.
Andres Silva Vodniza (MBA) | GSO Public Relations
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