UNC Pembroke News

Dr. W. Stewart Thomas, Dean of the Thomas College of Business and Economics
June 27

Dr. W. Stewart Thomas appointed Dean of the Thomas College of Business and Economics

Dr. W. Stewart Thomas has been named dean of the Thomas College of Business and Economics (TCOBE) at UNC Pembroke. A veteran administrator and faculty member, Dr. Thomas has been a cornerstone of the business program since 2001 and brings a wealth of experience, vision and community connection to the role.

Collage of photos featuring Dr. Ash Walker
June 27

Professor Ash Walker Elected to National Board for Clinical Exercise Physiology

Dr. Ash Walker, assistant professor of exercise and sport science at UNC Pembroke, has been elected treasurer and member of the Board of Directors of the Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA), a national organization affiliated with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Thomas Tyner
June 26

Thomas Tyner Awarded Prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Opportunity in France

Thomas Tyner, associate vice chancellor for Global Engagement at UNC Pembroke, has been selected for the Fulbright U.S. International Education Administrators (IEA) Program in France for the 2025-2026 academic year.

A group of 19 Brave Scholars in Italy
June 26

Brave Scholars Gain Global Insight During Summer Study Abroad in Italy

This summer, future educators from UNC Pembroke stepped beyond the classroom into a global learning experience through a week-long study abroad trip to Italy.

BraveAlert Logo
June 19

BraveAlert System Test set for June 20

UNCP will be conducting a routine test of the BraveAlert Emergency Notification System.

Dr. Robert Schneider
June 18

Retired Professor Bob Schneider named Top Scholar by ScholarGPS

Retired UNC Pembroke professor Dr. Robert (Bob) Schneider has been named a 2024 Top Scholar by ScholarGPS, a data analytics platform that analyzes global research output and ranks scholars based on productivity, impact and collaboration in specific fields.

Dr. Nikolay 'Nick' Petrov with Laura Stanifer, the Wade Center's Archivist
June 13

UNCP Professor Lays Groundwork for Study Abroad Program Immersing Students in the World of C.S. Lewis

This summer, Dr. Nikolay (Nick) Petrov, assistant professor of Religion at UNC Pembroke, spent time at the Marion E. Wade Center at Wheaton College, one of the foremost research institutions dedicated to British writers such as C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien.

Lumbee Homecoming
June 12

UNCP to host several events to celebrate Lumbee Homecoming

UNC Pembroke invites the public to celebrate the 56th annual Lumbee Homecoming, June 24-July 6, in Pembroke, NC.

Dr. Ashley B. Allen and the NC ACE Women's Network
June 12

Dr. Ashley B. Allen named chair of NC ACE Women’s Network

UNC Pembroke Associate Dean Dr. Ashley Batts Allen has been named chair of the North Carolina ACE Women’s Network, a state-level affiliate of the American Council on Education dedicated to advancing women in higher education.

BraveStation
June 10

Update: Barnes & Noble College Online Bookstore Launches June 24

UNC Pembroke is moving forward with its transition to Barnes & Noble College as the campus bookstore provider.