Grad student promoted as Wilmington Police Department's first female deputy chief

After a ride-along with a Wilmington police officer in 2000, Alejandra Sotelo was hooked.

“I knew this was exactly where I wanted to be,” said Sotelo, who was an officer at the time with UNC Wilmington.

Lamberton transitions to NC State as part of 3-plus-2 engineering program

In 2016, UNC Pembroke and N.C. State University established a joint engineering degree program allowing students to spend three years at UNCP and two years at N.C. State and graduate with bachelor’s degrees from both institutions.

Physics students recognized at high-powered rocket competition

A team of physics students at UNC Pembroke won first place for best oral presentation at the 10^th annual First Nations Launch National Rocket Competition in Wisconsin.

Senior Anthony Mungo presents at Latinx Student Leadership Conference

Anthony Mungo, a volunteer in the Office for Diversity and Inclusion at UNC Pembroke, recently presented at Western Carolina University’s inaugural Southeastern Latinx Student Leadership Conference.

UNCP awarded grant for students to conduct research at University of Michigan

UNC Pembroke has been awarded a grant to provide students opportunities to engage in summer research training at the University of Michigan.

UNC Pembroke honors the careers of 25 retirees

Robert Brown, met his wife, Monika, in a romantic literature class at Duke University more than 40 years ago. They have been inseparable ever since.

Dr. Kevin Freeman wins UNC System Award for Teaching Excellence

Dr. Kevin Freeman has a profound impact on his students—both in and out of the classroom.

Computer science, cyber programs receive support through NC Electric Cooperatives’ gift

North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives will donate $75,000 over the next three years to support expanded opportunities for students enrolled in cybersecurity and computer science courses at UNC Pembroke.

Cisco gift supports computer science, cybersecurity at UNC Pembroke

A $10,000 gift from Cisco will provide important resources to provide cutting-edge opportunities for students in the computer science, information technology and cybersecurity programs at UNC Pembroke.

UNC Pembroke awards more than 725 degrees at Spring Commencement

Dan Middleton moved from Ontario, Canada, to Pembroke when he was 11.

Later, as a student at UNC Pembroke performing community service projects, he began to take notice of the health care challenges in his community.