Graduate School sets enrollment record for eighth year in a row
The Graduate School at the University of North Carolina Pembroke has once again set an all-time enrollment record for the eighth consecutive year.
UNCP transitions to Degree Works, a new degree audit tool
UNC Pembroke has officially transitioned to Degree Works, a web-based degree audit tool that makes it easier for students and advisors to track progress toward degree completion in real-time.
Bangladesh’s youngest certified ethical hacker excels in cybersecurity program
Shirsendu Mondal possesses a unique skill set for which many Fortune 500 companies are willing to pay top dollar.
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.
Chagall historian Vivian R. Jacobson creates $500,000 endowment at UNCP
UNC Pembroke students and faculty will now have the opportunity to explore art beyond the classroom thanks to a generous gift from Vivian R. Jacobson to support art-related travel.
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.
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.