Lamar James awarded Harrison Kowiak Scholarship

Lamar James, associate director of Fraternity and Sorority Life within the Office of Campus Engagement and Leadership at UNC Pembroke, has been awarded the Harrison Kowiak Scholarship for 2019.

Business students recognized at national private enterprise competition

UNC Pembroke senior business students Josh Brooks and Joey Bartch took home third place at the Association of Private Enterprise Education’s 9^th annual Undergraduate Research Competition.

UNCP breaks ground on future School of Business building

Under a beautiful blue sky, UNC Pembroke officials broke ground on the future $38 million, state-of-the-art School of Business building where students will have access to cutting-edge programs for generations to come.

UNCP hosts nearly 200 athletes for Special Olympics

For more than 180 athletes inside Grace P. Johnson Stadium, Wednesday was their time to shine.

Telemeco picked to lead College of Health Sciences

Dr. Todd Telemeco has been named founding dean of the College of Health Sciences at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

Assistant professor Cindy Locklear appointed to state board

Assistant professor Dr. Cindy Locklear has been appointed by Gov. Roy Cooper to the North Carolina State Social Services Commission.

Alumna Amber Holland chosen for prestigious Udall Congressional internship

Amber Holland, a two-time UNCP graduate, has earned an Udall Foundation Native American Congressional Internship.

Author David Joy to speak at Pembroke Magazine release event

Best-selling author David Joy will join Pembroke Magazine to celebrate the release of its 51^st issue at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

NCAI President Jefferson Keel named Spring Commencement speaker

Jefferson Keel, president of the National Congress of American Indians, will deliver the keynote address at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s spring commencement.

Police and Public Safety recognized for hurricane response efforts

Police and Public Safety at UNC Pembroke has received multiple awards recognizing their tremendous efforts to serve the campus and community during recent Hurricane Florence.

NC Teacher of the Year inspires teacher interns

On April 5, School of Education teacher interns were treated to an energetic and motivating visit from the Burroughs-Wellcome Teacher of the Year Freebird McKinney.

McKinney encouraged the interns to create a ‘village’ to provide support and care for their students.

Festival at Old Main offers family fun

UNC Pembroke will host the 29th annual Festival at Old Main on Saturday, April 13 from 1-5 p.m. The event, located on the Quad, will feature food and fun for the entire family. In the event of rain or bad weather, the event will be held in the University Center and Jones Center.

Portrait exhibition 'Lumbee Indians: A People and a Place' on display

A portrait exhibition Lumbee Indians: A People and a Place is on display at the Museum of Southeast American Indian at UNC Pembroke.

An exhibit opening will be held at 1 p.m. on April 13. The museum is located inside Old Main.  

13th annual PURC Symposium is April 10

The UNC Pembroke Undergraduate Research and Creativity (PURC) Symposium will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10.

Graduate candidates present at North Carolina Reading Conference

Eight graduate students in the Master of Arts in Reading Education program presented at the North Carolina Reading Conference in Raleigh March 31-April 2.

The title of their more than three-hour institute was “The 411 on Vocabulary - Tips and Tricks.”

Dong accepted into doctoral program at University of Minnesota

Xin Dong, a senior chemistry major and international student from Beijing, China, will continue her education in the doctoral program in chemistry at the University of Minnesota in the fall.

Faculty showcase innovation and excellence in teaching during ‘Celebration of Teaching and Learning’

UNCP faculty will showcase high-impact innovations in teaching and learning during the Teaching and Learning Center’s inaugural Celebration of Teaching and Learning, April 8-12.

Model United Nations team shines at state conference

The UNCP Model United Nations team won eight awards at the 2019 Spring Southern Regional Model United Nations conference in Charlotte March 28-30. 

Healthy Start awarded $5.4 million grant

The Healthy Start program at UNC Pembroke has been awarded a five-year, $5.4 million grant.

Since 1999, Healthy Start has been using federal funds to decrease infant mortality and improve birth and family health outcomes in Robeson County.

Clark earns Distinguished American Indian College Student Award

Tiffany Clark, a senior, was recently presented the Distinguished American Indian College Student Award at the 44^th annual NC Indian Unity Conference in Raleigh.