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.
UNC Pembroke, Richmond Community College Launch Guaranteed Transfer Program
In a move to expand access to four-year degrees and ease the path for local students, UNC Pembroke has announced a new guaranteed transfer initiative in partnership with Richmond Community College (RCC).
Richmond Fed President Engages with Local Voices at UNCP
In a rare visit to Robeson County, the head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond met with local business owners and community leaders to gain firsthand insight into the economic challenges facing rural America.
Student Researchers Shine at PURC Symposium
When UNC Pembroke junior Jessie Williams began studying biology, she already had a personal mission—to better understand the disease that changed her family’s life.
Dr. Shreerekha Pillai Named Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences
Dr. Shreerekha Pillai, a scholar, educator and leader with more than 30 years of experience advancing academic excellence and empowering students, has been named dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at UNC Pembroke.
UNCP, Robeson Community College Strengthen Transfer Pathway with BraveNation Advantage
Robeson Community College (RCC) graduates now have an even more straightforward path to earning a four-year degree at UNC Pembroke, thanks to the new BraveNation Advantage program.
HackUNCP: Building the Future, One AI Agent at a Time
On Saturday, March 22, college students from across the state gathered, laptops and caffeinated beverages in hand, to attend HackUNCP 2025, the university’s first-ever hackathon. At fast-paced events like this one, creative minds come together to solve real-world problems, often competing in teams to build software or hardware projects within a short time frame. It’s an intense environment where creativity, collaboration and coding skills are put to the test.
Professor’s Field Research in Tbilisi, Georgia to Enrich Political Science Studies
This summer, Dr. Josiah Marineau will walk the streets of Tbilisi, Georgia, immersing himself in the country’s political and cultural landscape — not just as a scholar but as a storyteller for his students at UNC Pembroke. Armed with a prestigious fellowship through UNC Chapel Hill, Marineau is set to bring the world to his political science classroom in a way no textbook ever could.
Professor Matt Hassett Honored with UNC Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching
Dr. Matt Hassett's classroom is more than just a place of learning — it's a space where students find inspiration, mentorship and the confidence to challenge the world around them.
Sports Analyst Debbie Antonelli Inspires, Empowers Broadcasting Students
For UNC Pembroke broadcasting students, learning from one of the industry’s most recognizable stars doesn’t come every day. But when legendary sports analyst Debbie Antonelli stepped onto campus, she delivered more than career advice — she ignited ambition and possibility.