UNC Pembroke News

Ally Taylor
April 19

N.C. Electric Cooperatives gift funds UNCP Cybersecurity Research Assistantships

Three students at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke have been selected as the first recipients of research assistantships in cybersecurity, thanks to a generous gift from North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives.

Students in the Thomas College of Business & Economics at UNCP recently toured the Federal Reserve Bank in Charlotte.
April 19

Business students gain valuable insight with tours of Federal Reserve Bank, Bank of America headquarters

Sarai Lopez is learning about monetary policy and its impact in her economics class at UNC Pembroke.

UNC Pembroke volleyball player signs professional contract while seated beside a smiling coach, with a screen in the background announcing the signing.
April 19

All-American Vanja Przulj signs with professional volleyball team in Finland

Vanja Przulj discovered a passion for volleyball growing up in Belgrade, Serbia. From an early age, her goal was to play professionally. However, she had to leave her family behind to achieve her dream.

PURC
April 17

18th PURC Symposium Hits Presentation Milestone

Hunter Ivey has always been fascinated with insects––most recently, fire ants and honeydew insects. Ivey’s eyes lit up as the UNC Pembroke junior was probed about his years-long research studying the dietary relationships between the minuscule bugs and invasive plants native to longleaf pine savannas in North Carolina.

ctors performed the satirical play The Government Inspector during two nights at an off-Broadway venue.
April 05

UNCP Theatre students shine on Off-Broadway stage in NYC debut

Over spring break, the spotlight shone brightly on UNCP theatre students as they showcased their talents and skills in the capital of the theatre world—New York City.

Ryan Anderson
April 05

Dr. Ryan Anderson wins 2024 Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching

When Avery Locklear enrolled in a course titled “History of Rock N’ Roll” in the fall of 2017 she had no idea it would become her favorite class.

Senior Capstone Exhibition Realms of Color
April 03

Spring senior capstone exhibit on display at A.D. Gallery

The Spring 2024 senior capstone exhibition Realms of Color is displayed at the A.D. Gallery through Saturday, April 6.

Family photo (left to right): Zachary, wife Blair (holding son Luke), and son Ethan
March 21

Biology alumnus Zachary Lunn doubles as park ranger and writer

Today, Zachary Lunn (class of 2016) is a Park Ranger with Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve, but his career path hasn’t been straightforward, nor is ranger the only "hat" he wears. Zachary served in the military, worked as

Joseph Begnaud (left) with winners, Genesis Garcia Aguilar, Lisbeth Santos and Cesar Medina
March 21

UNCP announces winners of the 43rd annual Juried High School Art Exhibition

UNC Pembroke recently announced the 43rd annual Juried High School Art Exhibition winners.