Lois C. Lewis Endowed Scholarship will aid non-traditional, local students
Storytelling wasn’t her profession, but Lois Lewis could tell a story with the best of them. “She told a good story,” said Tom Lewis of his late wife. “She came from a family of good storytellers and was brought up with the art.”
UNCP students serve Indigenous communities in Baltimore during Alternative Spring Break
More than a dozen UNC Pembroke students immersed themselves in service projects and leadership-building activities as part of an alternative spring break experience in Baltimore March 6-10. Students and staff partnered with several community-based organizations, spending a week volunteering at the Baltimore American Indian Center, Native American LifeLines, Breath of Life Lutheran Church and Baltimore Safe Haven. Baltimore is home to many Lumbee tribal members who migrated north after World War II seeking jobs.
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.
UNCP alumnus among first Peace Corps volunteers to return overseas
UNC Pembroke alumnus Cedric Turner-Kopa is among the first Peace Corps volunteers to return to overseas service since the agency’s unprecedented global evacuation in March 2020. The Peace Corps suspended global operations and evacuated nearly 7,000 volunteers from more than 60 countries at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
UNCP sophomore earns statewide leadership award
UNC Pembroke sophomore Magally Ortiz-Rojas has been selected for outstanding leadership and service by North Carolina Campus Engagement, a statewide network of colleges and universities committed to preparing students for civic and social responsibility.
UNCP’s Kamren Lewis receives Barnhill Civic Trailblazer Award
UNC Pembroke senior Kamren Lewis has been selected as the 2022 recipient of the John H. Barnhill Civic Trailblazer Award. Since 2011, North Carolina Campus Engagement (NCCE) has presented the award annually to one college student in the state who demonstrates innovation in civic engagement, works to integrate their service into campus structures, inspires others to serve, and makes a meaningful impact on campus or in the community.
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.
UNCP's Javonte Waverly: Making a difference in his community
Javonte Waverly, a member of the men’s basketball team at UNC Pembroke, recently hosted a Back-to-School event that distributed school supplies to youth in his hometown of Henderson, North Carolina. The event was held on Saturday, August 13. JaQuaveon Venable, Waverly’s childhood friend, a former teammate at Henderson Collegiate and current UNCP student, also pitched in during the event. Venable will serve as a student manager for the men’s team this season.
UNCP School of Education advisory board outlines strategic plan
The UNC Pembroke School of Education advisory board discussed the school’s five-year strategic plan during its monthly meeting at James A. Thomas Hall. The strategic plan initiative, led by associate professor Dr. Beth Holder, will provide direction to the School of Education in six distinct areas. During the meeting, the board focused on three of those topics: diversity, equity and social justice, curriculum redesign and public-school partnerships.
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.