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.
Best Practices in Advising First-Year Students: Identifying and Addressing the Needs of the At-Risk First-Year Student Population
Dr. Crystal Walline, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke Abstract In February of 2022, over 125 members of the Advising First-Year Students (AFYS) Advising Community gathered to discuss best practices in advising first-year students. During the discussion, the needs of three different student populations were considered:
Jennifer McCarrel named chief communications and marketing officer at UNCP
Jennifer McCarrel has been named chief communications and marketing officer at UNC Pembroke. McCarrel, a seasoned communications professional, brings more than 14 years of marketing and communications experience in the public sector, mainly in higher education. She has a proven track record in crisis communications, content creation, public and media relations, brand development, social and digital media, and integrated marketing. She currently serves as executive director of marketing and communication at Eastern Virginia Medical School.
UNCP faculty selected for BRIDGES academic leadership program
Five UNC Pembroke leaders have been selected for the UNC System’s BRIDGES Academic Leadership Program for Women. It was the largest number selected from UNCP in the 30-year history of the program. A kickoff meeting was held September 9-10 at the Rizzo Center in Chapel Hill.
UNCP’s Dr. Stephanie Robinson appointed to state addiction board
Dr. Stephanie Robinson, an assistant professor in the Department of Counseling at UNC Pembroke was recently appointed to the North Carolina Addiction Specialist Professional Practice Board (NCASPPB). Robinson will serve a three-year term. She previously served on the NCASPPB from 2019-2020. The recent appointment was made by Sen. Pro Tempore Phil Berger. The NCASPPB aims to protect public health, safety and welfare by establishing standards for professional practice that assure the highest degree of professional care in addiction counseling.
From Conflict to Creativity: UNCP professor provides veteran support
Dr. Joanna Hersey, associate dean for the College of Arts and Sciences and professor of Music at UNC Pembroke, participated in a special event in Washington D.C. held at the Library of Congress. More than 30 veteran artists from across the nation joined together for the exhibition, displaying and creating visual and performing arts in real-time across various spaces at the Library of Congress.
Overcoming Black Americans' Psychological and Cognitive Barriers to Clinical Trial Participation: Effects of News Framing and Exemplars
Dr. Namyeon Lee’s groundbreaking study shows that using race‑matched exemplars in news posts—especially when highlighting psychological obstacles—significantly boosts Black Americans’ intention to participate in clinical trials.
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 undergraduate researchers, faculty present at Alzheimer’s research symposium
UNC Pembroke faculty and undergraduate researchers presented at the first Symposium for Learning about Alzheimer’s disease-related Medical research at Duke University and UNC Chapel Hill (SLAM-DUNC) on June 24-25. The symposium was held at the Duke Karsh Alumni and Visitors Center. It was designed for researchers, clinicians and trainees from UNCP, Duke, UNC Chapel Hill, North Carolina Central University and East Carolina University.
Michael Fernandes de Almeida to give Presentation at ADRC
Michael Fernandes de Almeida, a research specialist in UNCP’s Bahr Lab, will present “The Role of Selected Natural Products in Triggering the Autophagy‑Lysosomal Pathway to Promote Brain Health” at the ADRD IDEAS Forum on July 28—advancing vital insights in Alzheimer’s disease research.