UNCP celebrates opening of James A. Thomas Hall
Under a beautiful blue sky, nearly 400 guests, including dozens of local and state officials, celebrated the opening of the James A. Thomas Hall––a state-of-the-art facility where UNC Pembroke is preparing future business leaders of our region. The new building––home to the Thomas School of Business––will drive the university’s efforts to continue building an educated workforce in southeastern North Carolina.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony set for James A. Thomas Hall at UNCP
UNC Pembroke will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly opened James A. Thomas Hall at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Governor Roy Cooper will be among hundreds of invitees attending the ceremony in front of the state-of-the-art, $38 million facility and home of the Thomas School of Business. Other guest speakers include North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore and Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger.
UNCP’s Stewart Thomas wins BOG Excellence in Teaching Award
Joe Williams acquired the skills at UNC Pembroke he needed to become a pharmacist and a multi-business owner. However, the self-confidence he gained after forming what would eventually become a lifelong bond with his business professor, Dr. Stewart Thomas, led him on the path to success. Williams went on to earn a pharmacy degree and today owns three pharmacies, two businesses, a property management company and a consulting firm.
UNCP's Ed Hunt receives statewide agriculture award
Since joining the Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub at UNC Pembroke in 2018, Ed Hunt has been dedicated to fostering partnerships with the agricultural and business communities. Hunt is credited with developing agriculture businesses and jobs related to agriculture and providing a much-needed boost in the local economy. Hunt's dedication and commitment were recognized on the state level as he was presented the Excellence in Regional Collaboration Award during the North Carolina Rural Center's 2022 Rural Summit. The event was held at the North Raleigh Hilton on Tuesday.
UNCP senior Kiara Moore awarded John M. Belk Impact Fellowship
Kiara Moore is the first student from The University of North Carolina at Pembroke to be accepted into the John M. Belk Impact Fellowship, granted by The Hunt Institute. The paid, 10-month fellowship focuses on training social impact leaders through various projects, including policy briefs and research, social media efforts and quantitative analysis. Moore is looking forward to supporting programs and systems that promote equity in all levels of education.
Dr. Suzanne Altobello named Belk Distinguished Professor for the College of Business and Economics
Dr. Suzanne Altobello has been named the William Henry Belk Distinguished Professor Chair in Business Administration at UNC Pembroke. Altobello returns to UNCP after serving three years as a business faculty member from 2015 to 2018. She has more than 20 years of teaching experience in higher education, including internationally.
College of Business and Economics ranked among Best 1-Year Online MBAs
College of Business and Economics at UNC Pembroke began offering an accelerated version of its online MBA program in 2017, allowing students to complete the program in one year.