UNCP Partners with Regional First Responders to Provide Rare Hands-On Training Opportunities
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP) is further cementing its role as an integral community partner by hosting a series of rare, hands-on training exercises for regional first responders, including volunteer fire departments from Robeson, Cumberland and Sampson counties, as well as local and state law enforcement officials including the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI).
Pre-Civil War desk belonging to Hamilton McMillan gifted to UNCP
An antique 18th-century wooden writing desk that once belonged to state Rep. Hamilton McMillan will soon be on display at the Museum of the Southeast American Indian on the campus of the institution he helped establish in 1887.
UNCP alumni Newsome, Lewis come full circle as student affairs professionals
UNC Pembroke’s Shelby Newsome ‘13, ’22 and Kamren Lewis ‘22 recently returned from the New Professionals Institute’s (NPI) development training conference for new student affairs professionals with a renewed sense of purpose.
UNCP student-athletes giving back to the local community
Drenched in sweat, Jayden Custer and Christian Grimsley sprinted up and down the Jones Center gym floor, perfecting defensive drills they have been practicing all week at a youth basketball camp at UNC Pembroke.
UNCP Students Tell the Stories of Scotland Seniors With Art, Writing
Fourteen students within two departments at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke received more than a grade following a collaborative assignment; they received lessons in life that transcended through generations.
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, 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.
UNCP celebrates Pembroke’s downtown revitalization project
Local, state and federal officials held a groundbreaking ceremony on January 10 to kick off a $14 million downtown revitalization streetscape project in Pembroke, enhancing connectivity between UNC Pembroke and the Lumbee Tribe’s headquarters.
UNCP’s Magally Ortiz-Rojas receives Community Impact Student Award
UNC Pembroke junior Magally Ortiz-Rojas is the recipient of the 2023 Community Impact Award by NC Campus Engagement for her commitment and contribution to civic and community engagement.
Conservation students join Nature Conservancy in collecting wiregrass seed
Students experienced hands-on learning when they assisted The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in collecting wiregrass seeds in Calloway Community Nature Park.