UNC Pembroke News

Transforming Healthcare

A Shared Vision: Transforming Healthcare, One Story at a Time

Shannon Cummings doesn’t remember a time when her father was healthy. From the moment she could read, she was by his side — helping manage his medications, keeping track of appointments and eventually driving him to dialysis treatments.

Bioprocessing Training

UNCP to Offer Free Bioprocessing Training for Entry-Level Biomanufacturing Jobs

UNC Pembroke will offer a free, two-week bioprocessing course to prepare individuals for entry-level roles in the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry.

Leah Paul
September 26 Mark Locklear

Pathways to Medicine: Brody Scholars Share Their Journeys

Through mentorship, outreach and personalized support, UNCP prepares students like Leah Paul and Braydann Revels to pursue careers in medicine while remaining committed to serving rural and underserved communities.

Bezos Scholars Alexis Pegram, Jack Taylor, Dr. Bryan Sales and Cassandra Helms.
June 03

UNCP Scholars Dive Into the Future of Food Through Bezos-Backed Research Program

At UNC Pembroke, students aren’t just studying the future – they’re helping shape it. Thanks to a transformative partnership with the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at N.C. State University, five standout Braves are stepping into the spotlight as Bezos Scholars, exploring cutting-edge solutions in sustainable food production.

UNCP Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings (left) and UNC Chancellor Lee H. Roberts join Dean Richard Gay (standing) and Dean Janet Guthmiller at a signing event establishing the Early Assurance Admission initiative
May 16

UNCP Launches Direct Pathway to UNC Adams School of Dentistry

UNC Pembroke and the UNC Adams School of Dentistry (ASOD) have formalized an agreement to create a pathway for aspiring dentists through an Early Assurance Admission initiative. The initiative will offer high-achieving students admission to one of the nation’s top-ranked dental programs

Sayeed Kabir and Marijo Wilkes
May 09

Wilkes, Kabir Turn Graduation into a Launchpad for Medicine

Their journeys to the commencement stage at UNC Pembroke couldn’t have been more different. Still, Marijo Wilkes and Sayeed Kabir share a remarkable distinction: both soon-to-be graduates are set to continue their academic journeys at two of the nation’s most prestigious medical schools.

UNCP Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings (left) signs the BraveNation Advantage Transfer program initiative at Richmond Community College with President Brent Barbee
April 23

UNC Pembroke, Richmond Community College Launch Guaranteed Transfer Program

In a move to expand access to four-year degrees and ease the path for local students, UNC Pembroke has announced a new guaranteed transfer initiative in partnership with Richmond Community College (RCC).

Dr. Johnny Smith and Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings
March 28

UNCP, Robeson Community College Strengthen Transfer Pathway with BraveNation Advantage

Robeson Community College (RCC) graduates now have an even more straightforward path to earning a four-year degree at UNC Pembroke, thanks to the new BraveNation Advantage program.

Lindsay Branch, a Brody scholar, is continuing her academic career at ECU's Brody School of Medicine
December 13

UNCP graduates take advantage of pathways to prestigious graduate programs

Tiana Lowry became intrigued with veterinary medicine early on. At 12, she was shadowing the head nurse at Southeastern Veterinary Clinic. There was an instant connection.

UNCP Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings and Wake Tech President Dr. Scott Ralls shaking hands
November 14

UNC Pembroke launches guaranteed admissions program with Wake Tech

A new partnership between Wake Technical Community College and The University of North Carolina at Pembroke will ease the pathway for students seeking a four-year degree.