Neuroscientist Professor Ben Bahr Awarded $1.1 Million for Alzheimer’s Research
In a significant boost for Alzheimer’s disease research in North Carolina, Dr. Ben Bahr — a nationally recognized neuroscientist and the William C. Friday Distinguished Professor at UNC Pembroke — has been awarded a $1.1 million grant from NCInnovation.
Michael Passamuntu: A Passion for Wellness, a Future in Leadership
As he crossed the graduation stage once more earlier this month, Michael Passamuntu celebrated the completion of his Master of Arts in sports administration at UNC Pembroke but also years of deep involvement, leadership and transformation within the campus recreation community he’s helped shape.
Art Alumni Biennial Exhibition Opens August 18
The 2025 UNCP Art Alumni Biennial Juried Exhibition will be on view at the A.D. Gallery in Locklear Hall from August 18 to September 13.
UNCP Launches Direct Pathway to UNC Adams School of Dentistry
UNC Pembroke and the UNC Adams School of Dentistry (ASOD) have formalized an agreement to create a pathway for aspiring dentists through an Early Assurance Admission initiative. The initiative will offer high-achieving students admission to one of the nation’s top-ranked dental programs
Graduates Celebrate Strength Resilience and New Beginnings
All his life, Brandon Swallow has refused to let his disabilities define him. He was born with cerebral palsy, hemiplegic dysplasia, and scoliosis and has a condition known as optic nerve hypoplasia, meaning he has low vision.
Wilkes, Kabir Turn Graduation into a Launchpad for Medicine
Their journeys to the commencement stage at UNC Pembroke couldn’t have been more different. Still, Marijo Wilkes and Sayeed Kabir share a remarkable distinction: both soon-to-be graduates are set to continue their academic journeys at two of the nation’s most prestigious medical schools.
REACH Fellows Present Research at National Public History Conference in Montreal
A group of REACH Fellows at UNC Pembroke recently traveled to Montreal, Canada, to attend the 2024–2025 National Council on Public History (NCPH) Conference.
Father and son share spotlight at Spring Commencement
Don “Big Weather” Schwenneker has delivered forecasts for decades — predicting storms, sunshine and everything in between. But there was one life milestone he couldn’t predict: graduating from college side-by-side with his son, Mason.
Record-Breaking Cash Bash Raises Nearly $190K for UNCP Student-Athletes
UNC Pembroke’s 2025 Braves Club Cash Bash, presented by Scotland Health, delivered a night of celebration, community, and giving — shattering records and reaffirming the strength of BraveNation.
Josh Berenbaum to represent Team USA at Maccabiah Games
UNC Pembroke basketball standout Josh Berenbaum has earned the honor of a lifetime — a spot on Team USA for the upcoming Maccabiah Games in Israel, a global showcase of the world's top Jewish athletes.