UNC Pembroke News

Woman 3D printing
October 03 Mark Locklear

UNCP to Showcase Cutting-Edge 3D Printing at SAMI Expo

UNC Pembroke will host the Southeastern Additive Manufacturing Initiative (SAMI) Expo on Friday, October 10, from noon to 5 p.m. at James A. Thomas Hall.

Leah Paul
September 26 Mark Locklear

Pathways to Medicine: Brody Scholars Share Their Journeys

Through mentorship, outreach and personalized support, UNCP prepares students like Leah Paul and Braydann Revels to pursue careers in medicine while remaining committed to serving rural and underserved communities.

Dr. Jonathan Drahos Receives URTA Award in Undergraduate Training in Acting
September 22 Mark Locklear

Prepared for the Stage and Beyond: Dr. Jonathan Drahos Receives URTA Award in Undergraduate Training in Acting

When Cameron Holder arrived at graduate school, she was ready. Confident, disciplined and equipped with the tools to thrive, she credits her preparation to the rigorous theatre arts training she received under Dr. Jonathan Drahos at UNC Pembroke.

Commander John B. Herrington
September 15 Mark Locklear

Native American Astronaut John Herrington to Speak at UNC Pembroke

The Museum of the Southeast American Indian at UNC Pembroke will host Commander John B. Herrington, a trailblazing astronaut and member of the Chickasaw Nation, for a special public presentation.

Dr. Matt Hassett

Criminal Justice Professor Matt Hassett Earns UNC System Teaching Award

Dr. Matt Hassett’s classroom is more than a place of learning — it’s a space where students find inspiration, mentorship and the confidence to challenge the world around them.

Dr. Tim Ritter at a Walk to Defeat ALS

Classroom to the Cosmos: Dr. Tim Ritter’s Lasting Influence

The best and brightest from STEM powerhouses — MIT, Illinois, Wisconsin, Purdue — gathered at NASA’s Houston campus, eager to showcase their engineering, physics and virtual reality expertise.

Tim Ritter with former colleagues
August 19 Mark Locklear

Former Professor Champions ALS Awareness Through Annual Walk in North Myrtle Beach

On September 27, walkers from across the region will gather in North Myrtle Beach to raise funds and awareness for the fight against ALS — a cause close to the heart of former UNC Pembroke professor Dr. Tim Ritter.

Pre-Vets administering to a bird
August 08

Pre-Vet Students Gain Wildlife Care Experience Abroad

For a pair of pre-vet students at UNC Pembroke, this summer meant long days feeding animals, cleaning enclosures and preparing injured wildlife for release — thousands of miles from home.

Dr. Shreerekha Pillai

Meet Dr. Shreerekha Pillai: Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Shreerekha Pillai was appointed as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in July. A seasoned educator and leader, Pillai brings over 30 years of experience in advancing academic excellence and student empowerment

Shirsendu Mondal
July 25

UNC Pembroke Computer Science Student Earns NASA Recognition for Cybersecurity Discovery

NASA recently recognized a UNC Pembroke computer science student for his exceptional cybersecurity skills. Shirsendu Mondal received a formal letter of appreciation from the agency's Vulnerability Disclosure Program for identifying and responsibly reporting a security vulnerability in one of NASA's digital systems.