UNC Pembroke News

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.

Lucas Scalamogna (left) Taiki Azuma, Joanna Hersey and Kevin Streich after a recent performance
May 05

UNCP music faculty support Carnegie Hall Initiative in Moore County

The Department of Music at UNC Pembroke is well represented on stage during concerts by the Carolina Philharmonic, based in Pinehurst. Faculty from the Department of Music have performed with the orchestra since it was founded in 2009.  The orchestra has partnered with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute and Moore County Schools for several years to provide music educational experiences for students from kindergarten through fifth grade.

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May 03

UNCP launches cybersecurity pathway with Southeastern Community College

UNC Pembroke recently signed an articulation agreement with Southeastern Community College (SCC) to provide a seamless pathway for information technology students seeking to further their education in the cybersecurity field. The new partnership will increase the pipeline of cybersecurity professionals across the region. Cybersecurity is among the most in-demand professions and fastest-growing career areas nationally. The partnership with SCC will address the national workforce shortage.

Nia Brown is shown presenting her research during the 2023 UNCP PURC symposium
April 29

Biology students win awards at NC-LSAMP conference

Three UNCP Biology students won competitive research awards during the annual conference of the North Carolina - Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (NC-LSAMP).

Dr. Nico Negrin Pereira (standing second from left) and his research team
April 28

Bull Fertility Research in the Biology Department at UNCP

The early Friday morning found us this time at Mr. Arrin Baker and son Aaron’s farm in Robeson County. The objective was to castrate a group of four-month-old bull calves as part of a series of research projects on beef bull fertility

State Archaeologist John Mintz
April 28

UNCP senior refuses to give up dream of becoming an archaeologist

Harlen Chavis always wanted to pursue a college degree, but like many in his family, he chose to enter the workforce. He perfected his skills as a welder for more than 20 years, but the idea of earning a bachelor’s degree still lingered in the back of his mind. In 2018, Chavis hung up his torch to pursue his true passion — archaeology.

Hannah Irving
April 27

UNCP senior Hannah Irving accepted to 13 law schools

Getting into law school is highly competitive. And the chances of getting accepted to a prestigious law school is nearly impossible. But Hannah Irving has beat all the odds. The UNC Pembroke senior has been admitted to 13 law schools––including one of the top law schools in the country––and received more than $1.4 million in scholarship offers.

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.

Sydney Allen (right) at the ASB conference
April 22

Biology students present research at regional science conference

Four UNC Pembroke undergraduates presented research posters during a regional conference — the 84th Annual Meeting of the Association of Southeastern Biologists (ASB).