UNCP Partners with Regional First Responders to Provide Rare Hands-On Training Opportunities
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP) is further cementing its role as an integral community partner by hosting a series of rare, hands-on training exercises for regional first responders, including volunteer fire departments from Robeson, Cumberland and Sampson counties, as well as local and state law enforcement officials including the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI).
Dr. Jose Rafols appointed director of new graduate-level Occupational Therapy program
A founding director of three occupational therapy programs with four decades of leadership experience in clinical practice, education and military service, Dr. Jose Rafols has been tapped to lead UNC Pembroke’s new Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT).
Thomas College of Business & Economics celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week
Michael Robinson was exposed to the world of entrepreneurship from a young age. Robinson's parents own a Crown Trophy franchise, and his brother operates a wine and beer lounge in Winston-Salem. Robinson knew he wanted to own his own business. Still, it wasn’t until he became a student at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke that he discovered his self-assurance.
Anna Grossheim among Top 9 finalists for NCAA Woman of the Year
Anna Grossheim is a generational talent. Her remarkable athletic skills on the pitch and her success in the classroom at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke are unmatched. A seven-time All-American, both as a soccer player and a scholar, Grossheim will graduate as the most decorated player in program history.
Pre-Civil War desk belonging to Hamilton McMillan gifted to UNCP
An antique 18th-century wooden writing desk that once belonged to state Rep. Hamilton McMillan will soon be on display at the Museum of the Southeast American Indian on the campus of the institution he helped establish in 1887.
Service-Learning Projects in First-Year Composition Connect Students to CIS Academy
Many students new to college might think that first-year composition means sitting in a classroom and writing papers. For students in ENG 1050: Composition I Honors classes taught by professors Laura Hakala and Scott Hicks, first-year composition means going to a local middle school and writing, reading, thinking and public speaking alongside middle-school students.
Hicks Elected to Leadership Committee of International Higher Education Organization
Service to national professional associations is one way that UNCP faculty make a difference in higher education beyond campus. As one of 22 members of the Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education (POD) Core Committee, English professor Scott Hicks is making an impact on educational development in higher education across North America.
Dr. Eva Skuka appointed to Scotland Health Board of Trustees
Dr. Eva Skuka, dean of the College of Health Sciences at UNCP, was recently appointed to the Scotland Healthcare Board of Trustees.
UNC Pembroke launches guaranteed admissions program with Wake Tech
A new partnership between Wake Technical Community College and The University of North Carolina at Pembroke will ease the pathway for students seeking a four-year degree.
Jasmine Coleman named among Veteran Champions of the Year in Higher Education
Jasmine Coleman, director of Academic and Military Outreach at UNC Pembroke, has been named among the 2024 Veteran Champions of the Year in Higher Education by the Military Friendly program.