Cindy Paul first started her college journey in 1985–– around the same year the parents of most of her UNC Pembroke classmates were born. At the time, she aspired to be a math teacher but went through a divorce, and her life took another turn. Paul dropped out after a few semesters.
The Department of Music at UNC Pembroke is well represented on stage during concerts by the Carolina Philharmonic, based in Pinehurst. Faculty from the Department of Music have performed with the orchestra since it was founded in 2009.
UNC Pembroke recently signed an articulation agreement with Southeastern Community College (SCC) to provide a seamless pathway for information technology students seeking to further their education in the cybersecurity field.
UNC Pembroke Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings, M.D., announced appointments to two key leadership positions with the university following extensive national searches. Dr. Diane Prusank will serve as provost and vice chancellor for Academic Affairs, and Dr.
Harlen Chavis always wanted to pursue a college degree, but like many in his family, he chose to enter the workforce. He perfected his skills as a welder for more than 20 years, but the idea of earning a bachelor’s degree still lingered in the back of his mind.
Students in the Master’s in Reading Education program at UNC Pembroke recently partnered with the Public Schools of Robeson County Indian Education Program to hold a Parent Reading Workshop on April 20.
Chief Mutáwi Mutáhash (Many Hearts) Lynn Malerba, who serves as treasurer of the United States, will give the keynote address at UNC Pembroke’s spring commencement at UNC Pembroke.
Dr. Scott Hicks, director of the Teaching & Learning Center and professor of English at UNC Pembroke, has been selected to attend the 2023 Modern Language Association Institute on Reading and Writing Pedagogy in June.
Dr. Cherry Maynor Beasley of The University of North Carolina at Pembroke received the 2022 James E. Holshouser Award for Excellence in Public Service during Thursday’s meeting of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors.
UNC Pembroke was recently granted permission by the University of North Carolina System to move forward with a proposal to establish the state’s first school of optometry.
Tim Dunn’s love of wrestling started early. He was five when he first ventured onto the wrestling mat and as he grew, Dunn’s prowess as an athlete blossomed.
UNC Pembroke student delegates won three awards at the 2023 Southern Regional Model United Nations (SRMUN) Conference in Charlotte. UNCP also brought home hardware from the Southeast Regional Model Arab League conference at Converse College.
Three UNC Pembroke art history students were among the presenters at the 2023 SUNY New Paltz Undergraduate Art History Symposium, which was held virtually April 13-16.
Sara Oswald joined the UNC Pembroke faculty in the fall of 1987 when student records were kept in an ink grade book and the clickety-clack sound of mechanical typewriters could be heard throughout Dial and other classroom buildings across campus.
