UNCP’s Dr. Stephanie Robinson appointed to state addiction board
Dr. Stephanie Robinson, an assistant professor in the Department of Counseling at UNC Pembroke was recently appointed to the North Carolina Addiction Specialist Professional Practice Board (NCASPPB). Robinson will serve a three-year term. She previously served on the NCASPPB from 2019-2020. The recent appointment was made by Sen. Pro Tempore Phil Berger. The NCASPPB aims to protect public health, safety and welfare by establishing standards for professional practice that assure the highest degree of professional care in addiction counseling.
UNCP selected as partner for federal biotech workforce training program
UNC Pembroke was among six universities selected as training sites for the NC BioBetter project as part of the U.S. Economic Development Administration Phase 2 Build Back Better Regional Challenge. The project aims to strengthen North Carolina’s life sciences manufacturing cluster by expanding, connecting and promoting training and career opportunities to underserved and distressed communities, including historically excluded populations.
UNCP creates seamless path to ECU Brody School of Medicine
Freshman Samantha Locklear's path from UNC Pembroke to medical school has been prearranged thanks to hard work, dedication, and a unique partnership with UNCP and one of the top medical schools in the state. Locklear is the 2022 Early Assurance Scholar. Considered one of UNCP's prestigious four-year merit awards, the Early Assurance Program pays for tuition, books and room and board, but more importantly, guarantees acceptance to East Carolina University's Brody School of Medicine.
UNCP undergraduates complete cancer research internship at Wake Forest
Three UNC Pembroke students gained enriching cancer research experience during a summer internship training program at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Nevaeh Roverato, Anthonia Oladeji and Jayla Locklear participated in the Cancer Equity Research Training at North Carolina (CERT-NC), a consortium made up of students from UNCP, North Carolina A&T University, Winston-Salem State University and the Comprehensive Cancer Center of Wake Forest University.
Overcoming Black Americans' Psychological and Cognitive Barriers to Clinical Trial Participation: Effects of News Framing and Exemplars
Dr. Namyeon Lee’s groundbreaking study shows that using race‑matched exemplars in news posts—especially when highlighting psychological obstacles—significantly boosts Black Americans’ intention to participate in clinical trials.
UNCP junior participates in UVA School of Law summer program
Diane Pfeifer experienced life as a law student during a four-week residential program at the University of Virginia School of Law this summer. Pfiefer, a student at UNC Pembroke, was among 12 rising juniors selected as part of the inaugural Roadmap Scholars Initiative which prepares first-generation and low-income undergraduates to become competitive applicants to the nation’s law schools.
UNCP undergraduate researchers, faculty present at Alzheimer’s research symposium
UNC Pembroke faculty and undergraduate researchers presented at the first Symposium for Learning about Alzheimer’s disease-related Medical research at Duke University and UNC Chapel Hill (SLAM-DUNC) on June 24-25. The symposium was held at the Duke Karsh Alumni and Visitors Center. It was designed for researchers, clinicians and trainees from UNCP, Duke, UNC Chapel Hill, North Carolina Central University and East Carolina University.
Michael Fernandes de Almeida to give Presentation at ADRC
Michael Fernandes de Almeida, a research specialist in UNCP’s Bahr Lab, will present “The Role of Selected Natural Products in Triggering the Autophagy‑Lysosomal Pathway to Promote Brain Health” at the ADRD IDEAS Forum on July 28—advancing vital insights in Alzheimer’s disease research.
UNCP alumnae earn white coats at Duke University's DPT program
UNC Pembroke alumnae Genna Locklear and Angelica McNair have advanced one step closer to achieving their dreams of becoming physical therapists. Locklear and McNair were among 91 students who donned their white coats at Duke University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy White Coat Ceremony on June 9. The ceremony marks the transition from the classroom to clinical experiences––a defining moment for first-year medical students. Locklear and McNair were classmates in the exercise and sports science program at UNCP before earning their degrees in 2019.
Undergraduate research scholars at UNCP benefit from advanced microscopy training
Student researchers at UNC Pembroke are benefiting from a unique opportunity this summer to experience advanced research through the lens of a state-of-the-art Structured Illumination Microscopy system, thanks to a partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense. The training program also received a small grant from BioImaging North America, a volunteer-based organization that supports bioimaging scientists in order to promote an inclusive and supportive community to share, advance and succeed together.