UNC Pembroke News

REACH Fellow Ahe Oxouzidis (second from left) discusses his ongoing
July 25

UNCP awarded $950,000 Mellon Foundation grant to support undergraduate research

Jessica Muñiz never imagined her future would include doctoral-level research at one of the nation’s leading research institutions.

Aspen Andersson
June 24

Alumnae selected as Presidential Scholar

Aspen Andersson, who graduated this spring from UNC Pembroke, has been selected as a Presidential Scholar for the UNC System for the 2024-25 academic year.

Chancellor's and Honors List for Spring 2024
May 13

UNCP announces Chancellor’s, Honors list for Spring 2024

UNCP has released the Chancellor’s list and Honors list for Spring 2024.

Professor Terence Dollard
May 10

UNCP professor wins Communicator Award for PBS series

Professor Terence Dollard of the Department of Mass Communication at UNC Pembroke has earned an Award of Excellence in the 2024 Communicator Awards for his TV show “Comic Culture,” which airs on The NC Channel and is hosted online at www.pbs.org.

UNCP Chancellor Robin Cummings, honoree Jerry McGee, Provost Diane Prusank on stage at the UNCP commencement.
May 10

Wingate President Emeritus Jerry McGee awarded honorary degree from UNCP

Dr. Jerry McGee, president emeritus of Wingate University, dedicated nearly 45 years of service to higher education in the Carolinas, impacting the lives of countless students, faculty and staff.

Alpha Chi pen
April 25

UNCP’s Aspen Andersson wins presentation prize at Alpha Chi Honor Society convention

Aspen Andersson is well known for her leadership on campus as this year’s Student Government Association (SGA) president.

Ryan Anderson
April 05

Dr. Ryan Anderson wins 2024 Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching

When Avery Locklear enrolled in a course titled “History of Rock N’ Roll” in the fall of 2017 she had no idea it would become her favorite class. She also couldn’t imagine the impact The University of North Carolina at Pembroke Professor of History Ryan Anderson would have on the rest of her time as a student and life afterward.

Joseph Begnaud (left) with winners, Genesis Garcia Aguilar, Lisbeth Santos and Cesar Medina
March 21

UNCP announces winners of the 43rd annual Juried High School Art Exhibition

UNC Pembroke recently announced the 43rd annual Juried High School Art Exhibition winners.

UNCP Mace
February 02

UNCP announces Chancellor’s, Honors list for Fall 2023

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke has released the Chancellor’s list and Honors list for Fall 2023.

UNCP Trustee Allen Jamerson (left), Aldona Woś (center) Peace Ajirotutu (right)
January 12

UNCP strengthens partnership with the Institute of World Politics

Peace Ajirotutu's lifelong passion for politics was fueled by an internship with the North Carolina General Assembly while a student at UNC Pembroke.