UNCP awarded $950,000 Mellon Foundation grant to support undergraduate research
Jessica Muñiz never imagined her future would include doctoral-level research at one of the nation’s leading research institutions.
Former UNCP star River Ryan has strong Major League debut
Former UNC Pembroke standout River Ryan became the first UNCP baseball player to reach the major leagues after his contract was selected by the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday.
UNCP alumni Newsome, Lewis come full circle as student affairs professionals
UNC Pembroke’s Shelby Newsome ‘13, ’22 and Kamren Lewis ‘22 recently returned from the New Professionals Institute’s (NPI) development training conference for new student affairs professionals with a renewed sense of purpose.
Dr. Rich Castillo named founding dean of the UNCP School of Optometry
During a special called meeting on July 9, the Board of Trustees named Dr. Rich Castillo the founding dean of the School of Optometry at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. The announcement comes two months after UNCP received unanimous approval from the UNC System Board of Governors to establish a Doctor of Optometry program.
Brooks, Walters, Gregory elected to leadership roles
The UNC Pembroke Board of Trustees elected new executive officers on Tuesday, including naming two alumnae to key leadership positions. Pembroke attorney Ed Brooks, who joined the board in 2019, will take the helm as the new chair of the board this fall. Joining Brooks are Allison Harrington Walters ’95 as vice chair and Linda “Mickey” Gregory ’88 as secretary.
UNCP, Sandhills Community College, Moore County Schools launch new teacher pipeline program
UNC Pembroke is partnering with Sandhills Community College (SCC) and Moore County Schools (MCS) to combat the teacher shortage while supporting local students pursuing careers in the classroom.
Strike at the Wind! returns to Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center for six shows
Strike at the Wind! returns this summer to the newly renovated Adolph Dial Amphitheater at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center for six shows.
Dr. Elisabeth Potts named HCAP director at UNCP
Dr. Elisabeth Potts has been named senior coordinator of the North Carolina Health Careers Access Program at UNC Pembroke.
Alumnae selected as Presidential Scholar
Aspen Andersson, who graduated this spring from UNC Pembroke, has been selected as a Presidential Scholar for the UNC System for the 2024-25 academic year.