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.
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.
UNCP staffers attend NASPA regional Mid-Managers Institute
A pair of administrators in the Student Affairs department at UNC Pembroke — Reggie Bullock and Sam Hauser — were selected to attend the 2024 NASPA Region III/SACSA Mid-Managers Institute (MMI).
UNC Pembroke celebrates careers of 28 staff, faculty retirees
As the longest-serving female faculty member in the Chemistry and Physics Department at UNC Pembroke, Felicia Scott was affectionately known to her students as ‘Mama.’
UNCP professor wins Communicator Award for PBS series
Professor Terence Dollard of the Department of Mass Communication at UNC Pembroke has earned an Award of Excellence in the 2024 Communicator Awards for his TV show “Comic Culture,” which airs on The NC Channel and is hosted online at www.pbs.org.
UNCP biology faculty spotlight: How to support nontraditional students in an anatomy or physiology course
In the biology department, professors Dr. Silvia Smith and Dr. Crystal Walline are focused on guiding the next generation of healthcare workers and scientists through the extensive world of anatomy and physiology.
Anita Stallings named vice chancellor for Advancement
Anita Stallings, a seasoned leader with extensive academic development and alumni relations experience, has been named vice chancellor for Advancement and president of the University Foundation at UNC Pembroke.
UNCP names Dr. Tracy Mulvaney dean of School of Education
Dr. Tracy Mulvaney, a proven leader with three decades of educational experience spanning K-12 to higher education, has been named dean of the School of Education at UNC Pembroke.
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.