Duke Energy Foundation, UNCP partnership connects elementary students with the earth
Local elementary school students are becoming budding gardeners thanks to an ongoing collaboration between UNC Pembroke, Duke Energy Foundation and the Public Schools of Robeson County. Campus gardens are being constructed at St. Pauls Elementary School and the Migrant Education Community Teaching Garden located at the county schools’ central office. UNCP faculty and students partner with the schools to create the gardens, which consist of plant beds, a shed and a greenhouse.
Branch, Kabir named 2021 Early Assurance Scholars
Each year, two of the 86 seats in the entering class of the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University are reserved four years in advance for deserving students at UNC Pembroke. This year, the distinct honor goes to incoming freshmen Sayeed Kabir and Lindsay Branch, who were named 2021 Early Assurance Scholars. Considered one of the most prestigious four-year merit awards at UNCP, the Early Assurance program pays for tuition, books and room and board. Kabir describes the congratulatory phone call from the dean of admissions at Brody as life-changing.
Alumna Randi Dagenhart named UNC System Presidential Scholar
Randi Dagenhart, a Fall 2020 graduate of UNC Pembroke, has been selected as a UNC System Presidential Scholar for the 2021-22 academic year. Dagenhart will serve a one-year appointment and provide a wide range of professional functions for the UNC System Office. She will have the opportunity to interact with President Peter Hans, his senior leadership team and the UNC Board of Governors. She will experience firsthand how education legislation and university policy affect current students and faculty systemwide.
Dr. Jeff Howard named vice chancellor for Student Affairs
PEMBROKE, NC – A nationally recognized higher education leader, Dr. Jeff Howard, has been named vice chancellor for Student Affairs at UNC Pembroke. His selection comes after a highly competitive national search guided by a campus committee made up of faculty, staff and students.
UNC Pembroke announces Chancellor’s, Honors list for Spring 2021
PEMBROKE, N.C. – The University of North Carolina at Pembroke has released the Chancellor’s list and Honors list for Spring 2021. Chancellor’s List To qualify for the Chancellor’s List, a student must maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.7 (out of 4.0) while taking at least 12 semester hours; none of the 12 hours may be Pass/Fail. Alamance Burlington: Amani McDonald, Kayla Purnell Elon: Tyler Small Graham: Seth Norris Mebane: Caleb Baldwin Alexander
ATHLETICS: Braves Officially Step Back Into Conference Carolinas Era
The anticipation of the last 14 months finally came to fruition on Thursday afternoon when UNC Pembroke athletics department guided 15 of its varsity athletic programs back home as a member of Conference Carolinas. A member of Conference Carolinas from 1976-92, the Black & Gold lived out its final 16 years as an affiliate of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in the league, before being invited to join the Peach Belt Conference as an NCAA Division II institution in time for the 1992-93 athletics season.
UNCP ranked among Best Colleges for Master’s Degree in Addiction Counseling
UNC Pembroke has been ranked among the Best College for Master’s Degree in Addiction Counseling. UNCP’s Master of Social Work program is ranked No. 33 in the country, according to Addiction Counselor, an independently owned educational resource. The MSW program offers a substance use and addiction recovery emphasis. A Graduate Certificate in Addictions Counseling is also available.
UNCP, Robeson Community College partnership strengthens teacher pipeline
A new partnership between UNC Pembroke and Robeson Community College (RCC) will create a seamless path for aspiring teachers to become part of the state’s teacher pipeline. The initiative is designed to recruit teachers who have a desire to serve their communities. Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings and RCC President Melissa Singler launched the Brave Educator Grow Your Own Initiative during a signing event at RCC on June 24.
Paging Dr. Woriax
Article written by Mark Locklear First published in the spring 2021 edition of UNCP Today Surgeons must possess a unique blend of skills and characteristics to be successful; they need more than just medical knowledge. While still early in her career, Dr. Hannah Woriax is quickly accumulating those skills.
Dr. Ben Bahr: On the Horizon
Article written by Mark Locklear First published in the spring 2021 edition of UNCP Today Since arriving on campus in 2009, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Professor Ben Bahr and his team at UNCP’s Biotechnology Research and Training Center have been working to uncover new treatment methods for Alzheimer’s disease and traumatic brain injuries (TBI).