UNC Pembroke News

Students stand around an Anatomage Table
March 22

UNCP biology faculty spotlight: How to support nontraditional students in an anatomy or physiology course

In the biology department, professors Dr. Silvia Smith and Dr. Crystal Walline are focused on guiding the next generation of healthcare workers and scientists through the extensive world of anatomy and physiology.

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.

Family photo (left to right): Zachary, wife Blair (holding son Luke), and son Ethan
March 21

Biology alumnus Zachary Lunn doubles as park ranger and writer

Today, Zachary Lunn (class of 2016) is a Park Ranger with Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve, but his career path hasn’t been straightforward, nor is ranger the only "hat" he wears.

UNCP student Noemi smiles and holds two thumbs up at the NCAS booth.
February 17

College students staff NCAS booth for Astronomy Days

College students and more college students. This year’s North Carolina Academy of Science (NCAS) booth for Astronomy Days was a smashing success, and in no small measure because of great help from students from UNC Pembroke and Meredith College.

Visiting officers conduct a class in Criminal Justice
January 19

UNCP, Beaufort Community College inks pathway to criminal justice degree

UNC Pembroke and Beaufort County Community College (BCCC) recently signed an articulation agreement that will streamline the transition for students interested in furthering their studies in criminal justice.

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.

Students at UNC-Pembroke work with chemistry lab equipment.
December 28

Historically minority-serving institutions in North Carolina launch bioprocessing training hubs

WUNC | By Brianna Atkinson Published December 28, 2023 at 11:18 AM EST Six public and private Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the state’s only Historically American Indian University (HAIU) have launched a new coalition to increase accessibility to the biopharmaceutical industry.

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.

Rizihery Saenz speaks during the Veterans Honor Wreath Ceremony
November 09

UNCP honors student veterans, active-duty members

Native New Yorkers, like Rizihery Saenz, will forever be impacted by 9/11. Shortly after the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil, Saenz relocated with his family to North Carolina.

Madison Deese and Sean Musselwhite
November 09

UNCP selects first Early Assurance scholars at UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

UNC Pembroke’s Sean Musselwhite and Madison Deese are the first-ever recipients of the Early Assurance Partnership with UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, which guarantees the junior duo admission to the nation’s top-ranked pharmacy program.