UNC Pembroke News

Dr. Joseph Van Hassel
August 22

UNCP’s Joseph Van Hassel performs percussion concert in Japan

UNC Pembroke music faculty member Joseph Van Hassel traveled to Japan this summer to perform percussion as a soloist and ensemble member.

Dr. Kelly Brennan
August 18

Dr. Kelly Brennan named vice chancellor for Enrollment Management at UNCP

Dr. Kelly Brennan has been named vice chancellor for Enrollment Management at UNC Pembroke. Dr. Brennan has over 25 years of enrollment experience at higher education institutions and brings expertise in designing processes, initiating new programs and delivering innovative student support services.

Dr. Joanna Hersey, associate dean of Student Success and Curriculum at UNCP
June 28

UNCP music professor honored with International Composition Award

Dr. Joanna Hersey, professor of music and associate dean of Student Success and Curriculum for the College of Arts and Sciences at UNC Pembroke, was honored at the International Tuba Euphonium Conference held May 29-June 3 at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona.

Dr. Bryan Sales (left) and Roger Godwin
May 13

Bryan Sales wins Community Partner of the Year Award

Ever since joining the Biology faculty four years ago, Dr. Bryan Sales has been doing a lot of growing — plants, mentorships, collaborations, and partnerships. One of his most noteworthy partnerships involves the local community.

Dr. Jess Boersma and Dr. Diane Prusank
May 03

UNC Pembroke names new Provost, Chief of Staff

UNC Pembroke Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings, M.D., announced appointments to two key leadership positions with the university following extensive national searches. Dr. Diane Prusank will serve as provost and vice chancellor for Academic Affairs, and Dr. Jess Boersma will serve as chief of staff and vice chancellor of Strategic Initiatives.

Dr. Jane Haladay
April 26

Dr. Jane Haladay wins 2023 Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching

Dr. Jane Haladay’s impact on former UNCP student Zack Young extends well beyond the classroom. A staple in the American Indian Studies department for nearly two decades, Haladay displayed an interest in Young’s growth not only as a student, but also as a person — a trait that resonates with many of Haladay’s former students.

Dr. Scott Hicks, professor of English at UNC Pembroke
April 25

Dr. Scott Hicks selected for Summer Institute on Reading, Writing

Dr. Scott Hicks, director of the Teaching & Learning Center and professor of English at UNC Pembroke, has been selected to attend the 2023 Modern Language Association Institute on Reading and Writing Pedagogy in June.

Dr. Cherry Maynor Beasley
April 21

UNCP’s Cherry Maynor Beasley named recipient of 2022 James Holshouser Award for Excellence in Public Service

Dr. Cherry Maynor Beasley of The University of North Carolina at Pembroke received the 2022 James E. Holshouser Award for Excellence in Public Service during Thursday’s meeting of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors. The award honors faculty who exemplify the University’s commitment to service and community engagement.

Dr. Stephanie Robinson
April 04

Dr. Robinson awarded counselor educator excellence award

Dr. Stephanie Robinson, an assistant professor in the Department of Counseling at UNC Pembroke, has been awarded the 2023 Addictions/Offender Counselor Educator Excellence Award.

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.