UNC Pembroke News

UNCP and Sandhills CC at table for signing of an MoU
November 07

UNCP signs guaranteed admission partnership with Sandhills Community College

The path to completing a four-year degree just got easier for Sandhills Community College (SCC) students thanks to the launch of the BraveNation Advantage, a guaranteed direct-admission transfer program at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

Moore County Schools Superintendent Tim Locklair, left, Sandhills Community College President Sandy Stewart and UNCP Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings
July 03

UNCP, Sandhills Community College, Moore County Schools launch new teacher pipeline program

UNC Pembroke is partnering with Sandhills Community College (SCC) and Moore County Schools (MCS) to combat the teacher shortage while supporting local students pursuing careers in the classroom.

(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
June 06

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

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

UNCP students engaged with Wake Forest University School of Medicine faculty during a campus visit
March 15

UNCP students gain insight from Wake Forest University School of Medicine visit

Vanna Locklear plans to apply to several medical schools after completing her studies at UNC Pembroke — but only one tops her list. Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

 UNCP First Lady Rebecca Cummings, far left, and Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings are pictured with UNCP students Amari Chance, Tasha Locklear, Olivia Peal and Anesu Mavihya
February 19

UNCP hosts Scotland County community leaders to explore partnership, growth opportunities

Tasha Locklear wants more than a career — she wants to make a difference in her community. But, as a non-traditional student, going back to school meant finding both a program that works with her schedule and the confidence to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse.

Students Armani Jones-Elliott (left) Raven Haston
February 07

UNCP partners with Ancestry, establishes scholarship program

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s Career Center has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Ancestry, the world’s largest for-profit genealogy company.

Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings, left, Mike Metcalf, Tim Locklair, President Sandy Stewart, DJ Farmer and Jess Boersma
February 01

UNCP, Sandhills Community College, Moore County schools look to expand academic partnerships

Senior leadership from Sandhills Community College (SCC) and Moore County schools explored ways to build on existing academic partnerships with UNC Pembroke during a campus visit on Wednesday.

Visiting officers conduct a class in Criminal Justice
January 19

UNCP, Beaufort Community College inks pathway to criminal justice degree

UNC Pembroke and Beaufort County Community College (BCCC) recently signed an articulation agreement that will streamline the transition for students interested in furthering their studies in criminal justice.

UNCP Trustee Allen Jamerson (left), Aldona Woś (center) Peace Ajirotutu (right)
January 12

UNCP strengthens partnership with the Institute of World Politics

Peace Ajirotutu's lifelong passion for politics was fueled by an internship with the North Carolina General Assembly while a student at UNC Pembroke.

Madison Deese and Sean Musselwhite
November 09

UNCP selects first Early Assurance scholars at UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

UNC Pembroke’s Sean Musselwhite and Madison Deese are the first-ever recipients of the Early Assurance Partnership with UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, which guarantees the junior duo admission to the nation’s top-ranked pharmacy program.