UNC Pembroke News

staff members pose with their Exceptional Executive Assistant certificates
December 05 Mark Locklear

UNCP Celebrates Inaugural Cohort of the Exceptional Executive Assistant Certificate Program

The University of North Carolina Pembroke recently marked an important milestone in employee development as 21 staff members completed the university’s inaugural Exceptional Executive Assistant Certificate Program, a new initiative designed to strengthen administrative leadership and build community across campus.

Tim Sampson
November 11 Mark Locklear

UNCP’s Tim Sampson Elected Vice Chair of UNC System Staff Assembly

Tim Sampson, director of Financial Aid and chair of Staff Senate at UNC Pembroke, has been elected to serve as vice chair of the UNC System Staff Assembly, representing staff members across all 17 institutions in the UNC System.

Woman 3D printing
October 03 Mark Locklear

UNCP to Showcase Cutting-Edge 3D Printing at SAMI Expo

UNC Pembroke will host the Southeastern Additive Manufacturing Initiative (SAMI) Expo on Friday, October 10, from noon to 5 p.m. at James A. Thomas Hall.

Teaching in a business classroom
January 22

Business Program Recognized Among 2025 Best Online Programs

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke's undergraduate business program has been ranked among the country's best online degree completion programs by U.S. News & World Report. The program earned the No. 79 spot on the 2025 Best Online Programs list, released today.

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November 27

Thomas College of Business & Economics celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week

Michael Robinson was exposed to the world of entrepreneurship from a young age. Robinson's parents own a Crown Trophy franchise, and his brother operates a wine and beer lounge in Winston-Salem. Robinson knew he wanted to own his own business. Still, it wasn’t until he became a student at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke that he discovered his self-assurance.

Dr. Eva Skuka
November 15

Dr. Eva Skuka appointed to Scotland Health Board of Trustees

Dr. Eva Skuka, dean of the College of Health Sciences at UNCP, was recently appointed to the Scotland Healthcare Board of Trustees.