UNCP graduate student finds strength after family tragedy
Paula Mukau gently stroked the heart-shaped tattoo permanently inked across her lower forearm, which reads ‘forever in my heart’ followed by ‘February 20, 2022.’ A constant reminder of the day Sam — her younger brother and the glue that held their family together — lost his battle with cancer.
UNCP’s Aspen Andersson wins presentation prize at Alpha Chi Honor Society convention
Aspen Andersson is well known for her leadership on campus as this year’s Student Government Association (SGA) president.
Gallup CEO Jon Clifton to deliver UNCP spring commencement address
Gallup CEO Jon Clifton will be the keynote speaker at the spring commencement at UNC Pembroke.
Biology students present research at national ASB conference
The annual conference of the Association of Southeastern Biologist (ASB) drew more than a thousand people to its four-day conference in Chattanooga.
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.
Spring Senior Capstone ‘S.O.M.E. Self Expression’ Exhibit on display
The Spring 2024 senior capstone exhibition “S.O.M.E. Self-Expression” is displayed at the A.D. Gallery at UNC Pembroke.
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.
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.
18th Annual 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.
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. She also couldn’t imagine the impact The University of North Carolina at Pembroke Professor of History Ryan Anderson would have on the rest of her time as a student and life afterward.