UNC Pembroke News

Dr. Elisabeth Potts
July 01

Dr. Elisabeth Potts named HCAP director at UNCP

Dr. Elisabeth Potts has been named senior coordinator of the North Carolina Health Careers Access Program at UNC Pembroke. To diversify health care across our community, the North Carolina Health Careers Access Program, or NC-HCAP, is a vital resource for students interested in pursuing health professions.

Reggie Bullock and Sam Hauser
June 24

UNCP staffers attend NASPA regional Mid-Managers Institute

A pair of administrators in the Student Affairs department at UNC Pembroke — Reggie Bullock and Sam Hauser — were selected to attend the 2024 NASPA Region III/SACSA Mid-Managers Institute (MMI).

(left to right) Taylor Fields, Everette Strickland, Mary Parker, Mickey Hunt, Dr. Gary Mauk, John Haskins, Felicia Scott and Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings
June 07

UNC Pembroke celebrates careers of 28 staff, faculty retirees

As the longest-serving female faculty member in the Chemistry and Physics Department at UNC Pembroke, Felicia Scott was affectionately known to her students as ‘Mama.’

Professor Terence Dollard
May 10

UNCP professor wins Communicator Award for PBS series

Professor Terence Dollard of the Department of Mass Communication at UNC Pembroke has earned an Award of Excellence in the 2024 Communicator Awards for his TV show “Comic Culture,” which airs on The NC Channel and is hosted online at www.pbs.org.

Students stand around an Anatomage Table
March 22

UNCP biology faculty spotlight: How to support nontraditional students in an anatomy or physiology course

In the biology department, professors Dr. Silvia Smith and Dr. Crystal Walline are focused on guiding the next generation of healthcare workers and scientists through the extensive world of anatomy and physiology.

Anita Stallings
January 05

Anita Stallings named vice chancellor for Advancement

Anita Stallings, a seasoned leader with extensive academic development and alumni relations experience, has been named vice chancellor for Advancement and president of the University Foundation at UNC Pembroke.

Tracy Mulvaney
December 13

UNCP names Dr. Tracy Mulvaney dean of School of Education

Dr. Tracy Mulvaney, a proven leader with three decades of educational experience spanning K-12 to higher education, has been named dean of the School of Education at UNC Pembroke.

Educators preparing
November 21

UNCP earns accreditation for educator prep programs

The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) announced that UNC Pembroke is one of 34 providers to receive accreditation for their educator preparation programs.

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October 06

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.

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September 11

Dr. Cherry Beasley leaves extraordinary legacy

Dr. Cherry Maynor Beasley, the first nursing faculty member at UNC Pembroke, is retiring after dedicating 31 years to educating students and service to the nursing profession.