UNCP student gains invaluable experience from University of Bath internship
Kimberly Yard, a senior chemistry major at UNC Pembroke, recently returned from the United Kingdom, where she participated in a nine-week research internship at the University of Bath. Yard was among seven college students nationwide selected for the International Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program funded by the National Science Foundation.
UNCP biology student excels in summer research
UNC Pembroke molecular biology student Martina Van Etten spent her summer as a member of the North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation STEM Summer Immersion Program at East Carolina University.
UNCP celebrates groundbreaking for town's wastewater infrastructure upgrades
Representatives with UNC Pembroke joined Pembroke town officials at a recent groundbreaking ceremony, marking the beginning of major upgrades to the town's wastewater treatment plant.
UNCP’s Joseph Van Hassel performs percussion concert in Japan
UNC Pembroke music faculty member Joseph Van Hassel traveled to Japan this summer to perform percussion as a soloist and ensemble member.
UNCP student’s research featured in WRAL documentary
A WRAL documentary series that examines the contamination of private water wells in communities near the Cumberland-Bladen county line features Ashley Cashwell Barez, a geo-environmental student at UNC Pembroke.
Dr. Kelly Brennan named vice chancellor for Enrollment Management at UNCP
Dr. Kelly Brennan has been named vice chancellor for Enrollment Management at UNC Pembroke. Dr. Brennan has over 25 years of enrollment experience at higher education institutions and brings expertise in designing processes, initiating new programs and delivering innovative student support services.
UNCP pre-law students gain invaluable experience at UVA Law School
A trio of pre-law students at UNC Pembroke have a greater understanding of the legal field after spending their summer networking with faculty and professionals at the University of Virginia School of Law — one of the premier law schools in the country.
UNCP inks academic pathway with ECU School of Dental Medicine
UNC Pembroke has signed an early assurance agreement with East Carolina University’s School of Dental Medicine. The unique agreement guarantees admission of UNCP students into the ECU School of Dental Medicine’s Doctor of Dental Medicine program upon meeting specific criteria and requirements.
UNCP’s Lindsay Branch motivated by tragedy to become physician
Lindsay Branch and Sophie El-Mahdy shared a passion for medicine at a young age. After her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, El-Mahdy knew she wanted to become a doctor. Tragically, she never got that chance. She died suddenly from a pulmonary embolism. She was 16.
New members join UNCP Alumni Association Board
The UNC Pembroke Alumni Association recently welcomed four new members to its Board of Directors. Vanessa Gonzalez ’07, Amber Locklear, Chris Lowery ’13 and Christina Theodorou ’05 joined the board on July 1 and will each serve a two-year term.