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Computer Science Program Earns ABET Accreditation

UNC Pembroke’s Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program has earned initial accreditation from ABET’s Computing Accreditation Commission, providing independent recognition of the quality and rigor of the program as it prepares students for careers and advanced study in computing.

Chidubem “Sacony” Chukwu
October 02 Mark Locklear

Cybersecurity Student Lands Security Engineer Position with Microsoft

From his home in Nigeria, Chidubem “Sacony” Chukwu searched online for universities offering a standalone degree in cybersecurity. His search led him to UNC Pembroke.

UNCP students work at computers in a campus lab, representing the hands-on technology learning experiences supported by the $4.935 million Title III grant to advance AI and student success.
September 28 Mark Locklear

UNCP Lands Nearly $5 Million to Advance AI, Transform Student Success

UNC Pembroke has received nearly $5 million from the U.S. Department of Education to transform the student experience through human-centered artificial intelligence, creating new ways for students to learn, access academic support and navigate their path to graduation.

Cybersecurity First Responder Training

Free Cybersecurity First Responder Training Coming to UNC Pembroke

Technical personnel who respond to cyberattacks against the nation’s critical infrastructure will have the opportunity to receive free, instructor-led cybersecurity training at UNC Pembroke.

Wendy Locklear ADOBE Clouds
June 30 Mark Locklear

Student Participates In National Adobe-AISES Leadership Program

Wendy Locklear, a rising senior pursuing an American Indian Studies degree at UNC Pembroke, was one of only 100 Indigenous college students nationwide selected to participate in Adobe's AISES CLOUDS program, an initiative designed to cultivate leadership opportunities and strengthen digital skills among Native students.

UNCP Cybersecurity student Phillip Hicks works in the university's cybersecurity lab, representing one of the first graduates of UNCP's standalone Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program.
March 17 Mark Locklear

Phillip Hicks Helps Lead UNCP’s First Cybersecurity Graduates

When Phillip Hicks arrived at UNC Pembroke as a freshman, the university’s cybersecurity program was still in its trial phase. This May, the Red Springs native will help make history as one of the first graduates of UNCP’s standalone Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program.

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January 23 Mark Locklear

UNC Pembroke Launches State-of-the-Art Iris Air Photo Booth

UNC Pembroke’s Career Center is taking professionalism to the next level with the arrival of a state-of-the-art Iris Air Photo Booth.

Dr. Bryan McLeod in front of a large screen
December 17 Adrielle Cooper

UNC Pembroke professor earns national teaching award for creative use of AI, music and podcasts

UNC Pembroke faculty member Dr. Bryan McLeod has been honored with the 2025 Innovations in Teaching Competition award from the Society for Marketing Advances for his presentation, “Using AI to Reach More Students: Engaging Students Through Music and Podcasts,” at the organization’s annual conference in Las Vegas.

cybersecurity escape room
October 16 Chad Locklear

Guardians of the Grid Get Their Start in Cybersecurity

At any given moment, somewhere in the world, a cyberattack is unfolding. A hospital’s patient database is locked by ransomware.

SAMI Expo
October 15 Mark Locklear

UNCP Sparks Regional Innovation Through Additive Manufacturing Expo

UNC Pembroke hosted its first-ever Southeastern Additive Manufacturing Initiative (SAMI) Expo last week, bringing together students, faculty and industry leaders from across the region for a day of hands-on learning, networking and innovation in 3D printing and additive manufacturing.