News & Events from Around the College

UNCP journalism students earn honors for environmental reporting

October 5, 2020
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Five UNC Pembroke journalism alumni received third-place honors in a student category for environmental reporting, announced Sept. 30 during an annual award ceremony held by the Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ).

Ayars

UNCP alumnus James Ayars and wife, Jennifer expand family scholarship

October 2, 2020
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Former school teachers James and Jennifer Ayars understand firsthand the value of higher education and how it can shape students’ career path.

Dr. Bob Poage

National Science Foundation awards $86,880 to UNCP

September 23, 2020
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The National Science Foundation has awarded UNC Pembroke a grant of $86,880 to develop computer simulations which may be used to test new methods of treating neuromuscular diseases.

Mansfield

UNCP alumna leaves lasting mark in her hometown

September 23, 2020
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If you frequent Pembroke, chances are you’ve seen Emmaline Mansfield’s visual handiwork.

Gina Adams

A.D. Gallery presents Gina Adams’ exhibition “Its Honor is Hereby Pledged”

September 17, 2020
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“Its Honor is Hereby Pledged,” a solo exhibition featuring the work of renowned contemporary artist Gina Adams, will be on display at the A.D. Gallery at UNC Pembroke through October 22.

David Green

UNCP’s David Green completes summer internships at Pfizer

August 28, 2020
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After spending the last two summers with engineers at one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, David Green can attest to the saying, ‘not all learning takes place in the classroom.’

Ben Bahr

UNCP’s landmark patent to aid in Alzheimer’s disease, TBI treatment

August 24, 2020
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The University of North Carolina at Pembroke has been awarded the first patent in the university’s history for a method to treat Alzheimer’s and traumatic brain injury patients.

Varner

Richard Varner II named UNCP’s Outstanding Senior

August 7, 2020
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A nontraditional, transfer student from Lawton, Oklahoma, Richard W. Varner II quickly adapted to his new surroundings when he arrived on UNC Pembroke’s campus in 2017.

Dr. Joanna Ross Hersey

UNCP welcomes Class of 2024 during first-ever virtual New Student Convocation

August 5, 2020
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The University of North Carolina at Pembroke welcomed members of the class of 2024 to college during a first-ever virtual New Student Convocation on Tuesday.

Cummings

Cummings Aerospace provides UNCP students valuable career experience

July 28, 2020
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A UNC Pembroke student and recent graduate spent their summer break applying their classroom knowledge in real-world experiences through an internship at a high-level aerospace engineering company in Alabama with Pembroke roots.