UNCP News

RIPLS Scholars from UNCP, UNC Wilmington and UNC-Chapel Hill gather during the summer immersion program, which brings students from multiple health disciplines together to explore rural healthcare challenges and the importance of inter-professional collaboration.
October 06 Mark Locklear

Preparing for the Future of Rural Healthcare

Youssef Houissa spent part of his summer trying to answer a question facing rural hospitals across North Carolina: How do you attract the healthcare professionals a community needs?

Step Up To STEM

New UNCP, NCSSM Partnership Expands STEM Opportunities in Southeastern North Carolina

Standing in the middle of a cattle pasture, Hannah Ahn watched as a veterinarian performed an ultrasound on a cow to determine whether she was pregnant.

An aerial view of the former UNCP Village Apartments building engulfed in flames during a controlled live-burn demolition exercise, with fire trucks, hoses and first responders visible in the surrounding parking lot.
April 02 Mark Locklear

UNC Pembroke Earns State Building Commission Merit Award

The University of North Carolina Pembroke has been awarded the State Building Commission Merit Award for Excellence in Project Implementation for its innovative Village Apartments demolition project

An aerial view of the UNCP campus with a golden filter overlay and the text
March 23 Mark Locklear

UNC Pembroke, Central Piedmont Launch BraveNation Advantage Partnership To Expand Student Pathways

The University of North Carolina Pembroke and Central Piedmont Community College have partnered to launch BraveNation Advantage, a guaranteed admission program designed to create a seamless, supportive and affordable pathway from an associate degree to a bachelor’s degree.

UNC Pembroke Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings and Dr. Rose Marie Lowry-Townsend, chair of Old Main STREAM Academy, sign a dual enrollment agreement while staff from both institutions look on.
February 10 Chad Locklear

UNC Pembroke and Old Main STREAM Academy Launch Dual Enrollment Partnership

UNC Pembroke and Old Main STREAM Academy have formalized a new dual enrollment agreement, creating a pathway for eligible high school students to earn college credit while completing their secondary education.

McLean Pait III (far left) Kendrick Oxendine and Caleb Locklear are the recent graduates of UNCP's 3 plus 2 dual degree engineering program with NC State University
February 05 Mark Locklear

UNC Pembroke Trio Earns Dual Engineering Degrees Through NC State Partnership

They crossed two commencement stages in two days, earned two degrees from two universities and closed out five demanding years of engineering study.

Transforming Healthcare

A Shared Vision: Transforming Healthcare, One Story at a Time

Shannon Cummings doesn’t remember a time when her father was healthy. From the moment she could read, she was by his side — helping manage his medications, keeping track of appointments and eventually driving him to dialysis treatments.

Bioprocessing Training

UNCP to Offer Free Bioprocessing Training for Entry-Level Biomanufacturing Jobs

UNC Pembroke will offer a free, two-week bioprocessing course to prepare individuals for entry-level roles in the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry.

Leah Paul
September 26 Mark Locklear

Pathways to Medicine: Brody Scholars Share Their Journeys

Through mentorship, outreach and personalized support, UNCP prepares students like Leah Paul and Braydann Revels to pursue careers in medicine while remaining committed to serving rural and underserved communities.

Bezos Scholars Alexis Pegram, Jack Taylor, Dr. Bryan Sales and Cassandra Helms.
June 03

UNCP Scholars Dive Into the Future of Food Through Bezos-Backed Research Program

At UNC Pembroke, students aren’t just studying the future – they’re helping shape it. Thanks to a transformative partnership with the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at N.C. State University, five standout Braves are stepping into the spotlight as Bezos Scholars, exploring cutting-edge solutions in sustainable food production.