UNC Pembroke News

Tracy Mulvaney
December 13

UNCP names Dr. Tracy Mulvaney dean of School of Education

Dr. Tracy Mulvaney, a proven leader with three decades of educational experience spanning K-12 to higher education, has been named dean of the School of Education at UNC Pembroke.

UNCP REACH Fellow Christopher Green stands with his research presentation at UNC Pembroke
December 01

REACH Fellows gain exposure by presenting at national conferences

Christopher Green’s passion for history and sports inspired the UNC Pembroke senior to dive deeply into minor league baseball logos.

Educators preparing
November 21

UNCP earns accreditation for educator prep programs

The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) announced that UNC Pembroke is one of 34 providers to receive accreditation for their educator preparation programs.

Conservation Biology students and TNC staff member Sarah Hecocks (first row, wearing a hat)
November 09

Conservation students join Nature Conservancy in collecting wiregrass seed

Students experienced hands-on learning when they assisted The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in collecting wiregrass seeds in Calloway Community Nature Park.

Best Colleges for Veterans category, increasing 10 spots to No. 16
September 18

UNCP climbs in U.S. News & World Report rankings

UNC Pembroke climbed 11 spots in the newly released U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024 Best Colleges rankings.

Dr. Joseph Van Hassel
August 22

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.

Alexis Jones (pictured on the right)
July 28

Senior Alexis Jones featured in Golden LEAF scholar spotlight

Alexis Jones is currently a senior at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. She is studying biology with an interest in being a physician assistant.

Second Lt. Keely Jones Aliseo
July 17

UNCP Army ROTC graduate pursues military nursing career

The nursing program at UNC Pembroke can be challenging for the average college student — but Keely Jones isn’t your average student. Jones aced the program, graduating with honors last May and doing so as an Army ROTC cadet — which is no cakewalk.

Ahelayus Oxouzidis
July 13

REACH Fellows at UNC Pembroke outline research proposals

REACH Fellows at UNC Pembroke present diverse research proposals on topics like Indigenous oral histories, child labor, and climate change, showcasing the university's commitment to undergraduate humanities research.

Hannah Evington
June 29

UNCP’s Hannah Evington eyes career in optometry

Hannah Evington has been interested in science since childhood, but a trip to the eye doctor when she was 10 indeed opened her eyes to the world of optometry — solidifying her future career path.