News & Events from Around the College

Capstone

M.A. Art Education Capstone Exhibition on display at UNCP

October 12, 2022
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Artwork by two graduate students in the art education program at UNC Pembroke is on display at the A.D. Gallery.

UNCP

UNCP’s history celebrated during Indigenous Peoples’ Day event

October 11, 2022
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Several ceremonies and programs were held across the state, nation and throughout Indian Country on Monday in celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, but none more fitting than the one held at UNC Pembroke––an institution founded for the education of American Indians.

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Mathematician, author Francis Su to speak at UNCP

October 4, 2022
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American mathematician and author Dr. Francis Su will be presenting a lecture titled “Mathematics for Human Flourishing” on October 20 at UNC Pembroke's Upchurch Auditorium in the James A. Thomas Hall.

UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Kevin M. Guskiewicz (left) signs the MOU agreement with UNCP Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings

UNCP, UNC-Chapel Hill establish assured admission program with UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

September 28, 2022
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Current and incoming UNC Pembroke students interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in pharmacy may be eligible for guaranteed admission to UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, the nation’s top-ranked pharmacy program.  

BRIDGES

UNCP faculty selected for BRIDGES academic leadership program

September 23, 2022
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Five UNC Pembroke leaders have been selected for the UNC System’s BRIDGES Academic Leadership Program for Women.

It was the largest number selected from UNCP in the 30-year history of the program. A kickoff meeting was held September 9-10 at the Rizzo Center in Chapel Hill.

McLean Pait III (left) and Caleb Locklear, members of the 3+2 dual engineering degree program, pictured at the End-of-Summer RISE Symposium

UNC Pembroke’s 3+2 engineering program picking up steam

September 20, 2022
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Since establishing a dual degree engineering program with N.C. State University, six years ago, UNC Pembroke’s 3+2 program has taken off.

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Alumna Cheyenne Lee offers advice to UNCP undergraduate researchers

September 16, 2022
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As a fourth-year doctoral candidate researching the genetic factors behind Clostridioides difficile infections at one of the nation’s top research universities, there’s not much free time carved out in Cheyenne Lee's schedule these days.

Hersey

From Conflict to Creativity: UNCP professor provides veteran support

September 15, 2022
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Dr. Joanna Hersey, associate dean for the College of Arts and Sciences and professor of Music at UNC Pembroke, participated in a special event in Washington D.C. held at the Library of Congress.

Faculty

Faculty exhibition on display at AD Gallery

September 6, 2022
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The biennial faculty exhibition is on display through September 21 at the A.D. Gallery on the campus of UNC Pembroke.

Keynote speaker Cheyenne Lee (pictured on the right) with two of her former UNCP faculty mentors Dr. Maria Pereira (left) and Dr. Conner Sandefur (middle)

Cheyenne Lee gives keynote address for annual RISE symposium

September 3, 2022
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Alumna Cheyenne Lee (Biology 2019) had sage advice for students during her keynote address, “The grad school bundle: skills to take to and through the journey.” She spoke before an audience mostly of undergraduate students during the RISE Program’s annual end-of-summer research symposium last mon