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(left to right) Dr. Jim Pfaendtner, NC State, Dr. Robin Gary Cummings, UNCP Chancellor, Andy Jarvis, The Bezos Earth Fund, Dr. Rohan Shirwaiker, NC State, Dr. Andrew Steer, president/CEO of the Bezos Earth Fund, Dr. Randy Woodson, NC State Chancellor, Dr. William Aimutis NC Food Innovation Lab, Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young, USDA, Toni Bucci, Sable Fermentation, Dr. Garey Fox, NC State

UNCP to partner with N.C. State's $30 million Bezos-backed sustainable protein research center

June 6, 2024
| News

UNC Pembroke will play a founding role in new research initiatives for alternative proteins through a partnership with N.C.

Research team (left to right): Maricela Andrade, Dr. Nicolas Negrin Pereira, and Marijo Wilkes

Faculty-mentored researchers test the effects of vitamin A in prepubertal bulls

May 16, 2024
| Biology

Undergraduate Biology students Marijo Wilkes and Maricela Andrade are learning important life lessons and applications of field and laboratory technologies, thanks to Dr. Nicolas ("Nico") Negrin Pereira.

Biology Year in Review (2023-2024)

May 16, 2024
| Biology

The 2023-2024 academic year was a notable one for the Biology Department. Besides excellence in teaching, a few of the many highlights include awards, publications, and grants.

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UNCP builds on strong reputation of preparing students for healthcare careers

May 1, 2024
| News

Alexis Little was moved to tears as she read an email from the graduate admissions office at Methodist University.

Left to right: Dr. Maria Pereira, Connor Chessick, and Dr. Maria Santisteban

PURC symposium sets new record for student presentations

April 30, 2024
| Biology

As promised, the 18th Annual Pembroke Undergraduate Research and Creativity (PURC) Symposium was a “campus-wide celebration of undergraduate research and creativity.” Indeed, it was the largest

From left to right: Erika Rivera, Shannon Lowry, Brooke Blackmon, and Sierra Wright

Biology students present research during memorable Chattanooga conference

April 21, 2024
| Biology

The annual conference of the

PURC

18th annual PURC Symposium boasts record number of presentations

April 17, 2024
| News

Hunter Ivey has always been fascinated with insects––most recently, fire ants and honeydew insects.

Dr. Smith assists students conducting a blood pressure experiment on the Lt platform using digital sensors

Hands-on technology gives anatomy/physiology students a competitive edge

March 31, 2024
| Biology

Technology is critical in the college classroom and perhaps even more so for students of the health sciences.

Zachary Lunn teaches children about wildlife

Biology alumnus Zachary Lunn doubles as park ranger and writer

March 16, 2024
| Biology

Today, Zachary Lunn (class of 2016) is a Park Ranger with