Two graduate counseling programs earn re-accreditation
UNC Pembroke has been granted extension of accreditation of two of its graduate counseling programs. The Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Professional School Counseling programs received accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Both programs received an eight-year extension through March 2029. Both programs offer a hybrid approach to course delivery which combines face-to-face classroom instruction with online activities.
Alumnus Justin Villanueva admitted to pharmacy program at UNC Chapel Hill
Justin Villanueva, a recent UNC Pembroke graduate, has been accepted into the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy is located at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Villanueva earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry in Fall 2020. He credits UNCP’s small, rigorous classes and outstanding professors for “igniting the spark of flame” within him to pursue a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
UNCP Day of Giving scheduled for March 2 set to break records
Next month, UNCP hopes to break all previous records to support student scholarship and achievement. The annual #WeAreUNCP Day of Giving campaign is making its return with new goals and generous donors already committed. “It is no coincidence that the #WeAreUNCP campaign is being held the week of UNCP’s Founder’s Day,” said Steve Varley, UNCP Vice Chancellor for Advancement. “Our commitment to honoring UNCP’s historic mission of access and affordability is stronger today than ever before.
11th annual international juried exhibit on display at UNCP
The 11th annual international juried competition “Hope” is currently on display at the UNC Pembroke Art Department Gallery. The exhibit features work by professional artists from all over the country and will be on display through March 18. The artists are Julie Cavaz, Raluca Iancu, Julie Ann Nagle, Kate Hooray Osmond, Yvonne Petkus, Virginia Shepley and Janelle Washington.
College of Business and Economics ranked among Best 1-Year Online MBAs
College of Business and Economics at UNC Pembroke began offering an accelerated version of its online MBA program in 2017, allowing students to complete the program in one year.
Alumnus Phoenix Locklear accepted into Physician Assistant program at Methodist University
Phoenix Two Feathers Locklear, a Fall 2020 graduate, has been accepted into the Physician Assistant program at Methodist University. During his time at UNCP, Locklear was heavily involved in the Health Careers Access Program (HCAP) designed to increase the number of minorities who are trained, educated and employed in the health profession. He served as HCAP co-vice president. A first-generation college student from Pembroke, Locklear earned a degree in biology with a focus on DNA synthesis. He graduated with cum laude honors.
Rawan Abumohsen accepted into optometry program at Salus University
Rawan Abumohsen, a Fall 2020 graduate of UNCP, has been accepted into Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. Abumohsen, who earned a bachelor’s degree in biology, was an active member of several academic organizations including the Maynor Honors College, Alpha Chi National Honors Society, Muslim Students Association, Health Careers Club and Student Honors Council, where she served as president.
UNCP students, faculty share experiences at First Gen Summit
Being a first-generation college student brings an overwhelming sense of pride. On the other hand, forging a new path as the first in the family to attend college can also invoke feelings of uncertainty, and even guilt. Students and a faculty member from UNC Pembroke were among dozens of attendees who shared these and other personal stories during Class Action’s eighth annual First Gen College Student Summit. The event was held remotely in November.
Double Take: Locklear twins share love for their alma mater
UNC Pembroke Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings and platform guests were forced to do a double-take as identical twins Kelsey and Kyria Locklear crossed the stage, receiving matching degrees during Fall Commencement. The Locklear twins have caused people to see double their whole lives, from their childhood years in Red Springs on the softball diamond in high school and throughout their time pursuing degrees in exercise and sport science at UNCP.
Ben Bahr Lab Publishes in Scientific Reports
UNC Pembroke’s Ben Bahr Lab advances Alzheimer’s and neurodegenerative research with new scientific reports highlighting faculty expertise and innovation.