U.S. Department of State brings unique career showcase to UNCP
A pre-law student at UNC Pembroke, Allison Jones dreamed of attending law school after graduation. However, after attending a U.S. Department of State career showcase on campus, Jones is considering the diplomatic workforce and embarking on a career as a security service leader.
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.
UNCP honors student veterans, active-duty members
Native New Yorkers, like Rizihery Saenz, will forever be impacted by 9/11. Shortly after the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil, Saenz relocated with his family to North Carolina.
UNCP honors distinguished alumni, Hall of Fame inductees
The achievements of outstanding alumni and former elite student-athletes at UNC Pembroke were on full display at the 55th Annual Alumni Awards and Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony on October 27. The event was part of the university’s Homecoming Week festivities, which featured a parade, concert and throwback party.
UNCP animal science professor attends Biltmore Estate Fall Field Day
Dr. Nicolas “Nico” Negrin Pereira, assistant professor of biology at UNC Pembroke, attended the Angus Cattle and Dorper Sheep Sale and Field Day at Biltmore Estate on September 30. The event––hosted by the Angus Cattle Breeders Society of North Carolina–– featured several speakers and information about cattle and sheep production. There was also an auction of yearling bulls, elite females and pairs and white dorper sheep.
Students inducted into honor society for biologists
Several of the Biology Department’s top scholars were inducted into the Psi Lambda chapter of TriBeta on April 25th. The large lecture room that hosted the event was dwarfed by a great turnout of family and friends.
UNCP hosts Duke-UNC Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center’s annual symposium
UNC Pembroke hosted the Symposium for Learning about Alzheimer’s disease-related Medical research at Duke and UNC (SLAM-DUNC) on May 18-19. The event attracted professors, researchers, clinicians, and trainees from 10 institutions who spent the day networking, interacting, and sharing ongoing research about the disease that affects nearly six million Americans.
World Language Students Study Abroad in Spain
This spring, the World Languages Program hosted its first study abroad opportunity since 2019. During Spring Break, Professor Milagros Lopez-Fred and Dr. Natalie Love hosted a group of 11 students in Spain.
UNCP undergraduate student wins NC Academy of Science research award
Gretchen Gillenwater received the John Bowley Derleux Research Award during the 119th North Carolina Academy of Science meeting held April 14-15. The event was held on the campus of East Carolina University.
Biology students present research at regional science conference
Four UNC Pembroke undergraduates presented research posters during a regional conference — the 84th Annual Meeting of the Association of Southeastern Biologists (ASB).