UNC Pembroke News

2023 SUNY New Paltz Undergraduate Art History Symposium poster
April 18

UNCP art history students present at SUNY New Paltz Art History Symposium

Three UNC Pembroke art history students were among the presenters at the 2023 SUNY New Paltz Undergraduate Art History Symposium, which was held virtually April 13-16. The State University of New York symposium, a highly recognized conference for undergraduate students in the discipline, accepted papers submitted by Maggie Trimpe, Brennan Jenkins and Nairobi Lewis.

NCCSS Attendees
March 17

UNCP students present at NC Council for Social Studies Education Conference

UNC Pembroke was well represented at the 2023 North Carolina Council for Social Studies Education Conference in Greensboro, held March 2-3. Twenty-six social studies education students and three elementary education students were in attendance.

Aspen Andersson and Timothy Moore
March 07

UNCP students present at IMPACT national conference

UNC Pembroke student leaders Timothy Moore and Aspen Andersson were among the presenters at the 2023 IMPACT Conference held at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst February 23-26. Their presentation focused on incorporating a student engagement model within the service-learning curriculum, which helps shape UNCP faculty and staff into service-learning catalysts.

Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings speaks during Founders' Day Celebration
March 03

UNCP celebrates 136 years of history on Founders’ Day

UNC Pembroke marked Founders’ Day with a ceremony celebrating its remarkable history, sharing stories of the institution’s founders and their commitment to providing access to education.

Students standing with the TEDx Logo for UNC Pembroke
February 09

UNCP students organize first-ever TEDx event

A Forbes contributor, the owner of a global training firm and a professional actress are among the national speakers featured in the first-ever TEDx conference at UNC Pembroke on Saturday, February 11.

 Cecilia Holden giving the keynote speech during Fall Commencement
December 10

UNCP awards 1,181 degrees at Fall Commencement

Eric Perez Velazques was beaming with pride moments after crossing the stage during Fall Commencement at UNC Pembroke on Saturday. Velazques became the first in his family to earn a college degree, a reality he thought unattainable while growing up in neighboring Columbus County.

students posing for a photo with their mentor
December 09

UNCP biology students recognized at international conference

Three biology students at UNC Pembroke were recognized for their independent research at the joint annual meeting of the Entomological Society of America, Entomological Society of Canada, and Entomological Society of British Columbia. The conference was held at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, November 13-16. The theme for the event was ‘Entomology as Inspiration: Insects through art, science, and culture.’

uncp student participating in the annual hackathon sitting at a table on a laptop
November 16

UNCP students expand their skills at annual HackNC

UNC Pembroke was well represented at this year’s HackNC event––recognized as one of the largest hackathons in the southeastern United States. HackNC is an annual, student-run hackathon attended by hundreds of college students hosted by the University of North Carolina campus at Chapel Hill from November 4-6.

The family of Curt and Catherine Locklear cut the ribbon on the American Indian Heritage Center at UNCP during a ceremony on Tuesday, November 1.
November 02

UNCP celebrates opening of The Curt and Catherine Locklear American Indian Heritage Center

Kaloni Walton felt a sense of belonging after meeting with the American Indian Heritage Center at UNC Pembroke as a high school senior two years ago. It was this unique connection that impacted her decision to enroll. Walton was among the guest speakers during the grand opening of The Curt and Catherine Locklear American Indian Heritage Center before an overflow crowd in front of the steps of Old Main on Tuesday. Walton, now a sophomore, shared how the center has impacted her academic journey.

Front row - Maria Lazaro (left), Shelby Perry, Isabel Olivares, LaDeja Lotharp Back Row (left) Kiarra Payton, Jessica Fleming, Samuel Bowen, Bailey Miller (advisor)
October 07

UNCP student leaders recognized at national conference

UNC Pembroke seniors Samuel Bowen and Kiarra Payton earned the Outstanding Educational Session Award during the National Association of Campus Activities (NACA) South Regional Conference. The event was held in Atlanta, Ga., from September 29 to October 1.