UNCP to confer honorary doctorate degree to Chagall lecturer, author Vivian R. Jacobson
Vivian R. Jacobson has dedicated more than half of her life to researching, studying and lecturing on one of the 20th century’s most revered artists — Marc Chagall.
REACH Fellows gain exposure by presenting at national conferences
Christopher Green’s passion for history and sports inspired the UNC Pembroke senior to dive deeply into minor league baseball logos.
UNCP’s Anna Grossheim – All-American soccer star, local hero
Anna Grossheim is a UNC Pembroke soccer superstar by day. Real-life superhero by night. Grossheim has been tearing up Conference Carolinas’ opponents on the pitch for the past four seasons. Off the field, she moonlights as an EMT — helping save lives. Not only is she trained in life support and cardiac care, but she is also a volunteer firefighter with the Red Springs Fire Department and a certified rescue diver.
UNCP earns accreditation for educator prep programs
The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) announced that UNC Pembroke is one of 34 providers to receive accreditation for their educator preparation programs.
UNCP’s Magally Ortiz-Rojas receives Community Impact Student Award
UNC Pembroke junior Magally Ortiz-Rojas is the recipient of the 2023 Community Impact Award by NC Campus Engagement for her commitment and contribution to civic and community engagement.
UNCP honors student veterans, active-duty members
Native New Yorkers, like Rizihery Saenz, will forever be impacted by 9/11. Shortly after the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil, Saenz relocated with his family to North Carolina.
Conservation students join Nature Conservancy in collecting wiregrass seed
Students experienced hands-on learning when they assisted The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in collecting wiregrass seeds in Calloway Community Nature Park.
UNCP selects first Early Assurance scholars at UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
UNC Pembroke’s Sean Musselwhite and Madison Deese are the first-ever recipients of the Early Assurance Partnership with UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, which guarantees the junior duo admission to the nation’s top-ranked pharmacy program.
First-gen students find success, sense of belonging at UNCP
When Armani Jones-Elliott came to UNC Pembroke as a freshman three years ago, she felt alone and overwhelmed with insecurity. Though academically gifted, Jones-Elliott doubted her abilities, which is common among first-generation college students. “As a freshman, you are scared,” she said. “But as a first-generation student, it’s on another level because you don’t have anyone with (college) experience who can advise you.”
UNCP Trustee, alumnus James Lockemy honored at U.S. Supreme Court
UNC Pembroke Trustee James Lockemy is the recipient of the prestigious 2023 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Fourth Circuit. Lockemy, a UNCP alumnus, was recognized during a black-tie event at the United States Supreme Court on Saturday, October 28.