UNC Pembroke News

nursing students with a training mannequin
April 15

UNCP, Scotland Health Care Partnership Enables Nursing Students To Gain Critical Life-Saving Skills

A new partnership between the McKenzie-Elliott School of Nursing at UNC Pembroke and Scotland Health Care System is providing nursing students with more than just classroom knowledge — it’s providing life-saving skills and a competitive edge through Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification training.

Erica Little and Panelists Dr. Ronnie Bell and Dr. Jada Brooks
March 05

Community Health & Wellness Symposium Addresses Critical Health Issues

For Chyna Hammonds, a graduate student in social work at UNC Pembroke, the Community Health & Wellness Symposium wasn’t just another academic event — it was a revelation.

Dr. Jose Rafols teaching
December 03

Dr. Jose Rafols appointed director of new graduate-level Occupational Therapy program

A founding director of three occupational therapy programs with four decades of leadership experience in clinical practice, education and military service, Dr. Jose Rafols has been tapped to lead UNC Pembroke’s new Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT).

Dr. Elisabeth Potts
July 01

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. To diversify health care across our community, the North Carolina Health Careers Access Program, or NC-HCAP, is a vital resource for students interested in pursuing health professions.

Students walking out of the doors of the Weinstein Health Sciences building on the UNCP campus
June 06

UNCP to launch Master of Healthcare Administration program

Continuing its mission to support critical workforce needs, UNC Pembroke will launch a Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program.

Alexis Little
May 01

UNCP builds on strong reputation of preparing students for healthcare careers

Alexis Little was moved to tears as she read an email from the graduate admissions office at Methodist University.

 UNCP First Lady Rebecca Cummings, far left, and Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings are pictured with UNCP students Amari Chance, Tasha Locklear, Olivia Peal and Anesu Mavihya
February 19

UNCP hosts Scotland County community leaders to explore partnership, growth opportunities

Tasha Locklear wants more than a career — she wants to make a difference in her community. But, as a non-traditional student, going back to school meant finding both a program that works with her schedule and the confidence to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse.

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September 11

Dr. Cherry Beasley leaves extraordinary legacy

Dr. Cherry Maynor Beasley, the first nursing faculty member at UNC Pembroke, is retiring after dedicating 31 years to educating students and service to the nursing profession.

Lindsay Branch
August 08

UNCP’s Lindsay Branch motivated by tragedy to become physician

Lindsay Branch and Sophie El-Mahdy shared a passion for medicine at a young age. After her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, El-Mahdy knew she wanted to become a doctor. Tragically, she never got that chance. She died suddenly from a pulmonary embolism. She was 16.

Second Lt. Keely Jones Aliseo
July 17

UNCP Army ROTC graduate pursues military nursing career

The nursing program at UNC Pembroke can be challenging for the average college student — but Keely Jones isn’t your average student. Jones aced the program, graduating with honors last May and doing so as an Army ROTC cadet — which is no cakewalk.