UNCP salutes military-affiliated graduates with ceremony
U.S. Army veteran Rizihery Saenz arrived at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke in the spring of 2021 with one goal: to earn a college degree. When Saenz’s college journey culminates at commencement this week, the Bronx, New York, native will leave with more than a social work degree. He will carry with him lifelong connections and a broader perspective on life.
Wingate President Emeritus Jerry McGee awarded honorary degree from UNCP
Dr. Jerry McGee, president emeritus of Wingate University, dedicated nearly 45 years of service to higher education in the Carolinas, impacting the lives of countless students, faculty and staff.
UNCP’s Michelle Bailey: ‘A poster child for perseverance’
Michelle Bailey’s path to graduation wasn’t easy, but this was nothing new. Life has always been an uphill battle for this wife and mother of three, who underwent her first brain surgery when she was 16.
UNCP awards 1,013 degrees at Spring Commencement
Alexius Fields refused to let a stroke in high school stand in her way of achieving her dream of becoming a college graduate.
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.
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.
UNC Pembroke awards 983 degrees at Winter Commencement
When Anthony Guerra decided to leave his job as a detective to pursue a college degree, he convinced his wife, Blanca, to further her education, too. “I was scared at first because we have two small kids and I was working full time — but we did it!” said Blanca, flashing a huge smile and gripping her UNC Pembroke diploma.
McGee, Haladay to deliver Winter Commencement address
Dr. Jerry McGee, president emeritus of Wingate University and longtime American Indian studies professor Dr. Jane Haladay, will give the Winter Commencement address at UNC Pembroke this weekend. Haladay will speak at The Graduate School ceremony on Friday, December 8. McGee is the keynote speaker at the undergraduate ceremony on Saturday, December 9.
UNCP student, mother navigates classes while battling cancer
** Breast Cancer Awareness Month spotlight** Laura Arnold’s path to a college degree began more than a decade ago, but life got in the way and her plans were put on hold. In August 2022, Arnold––a wife, full-time data specialist and mother of five––finally got the chance to resume her college career at UNC Pembroke. This time, she was determined not to let anything derail her dreams. Not even cancer. Doctors discovered a lump during a routine physical in November. A biopsy revealed early stages of breast cancer.
UNCP announces its Spring 2023 graduates
PEMBROKE, N.C. – The University of North Carolina at Pembroke announces its Spring 2023 graduates. Undergraduate Alamance Burlington: Michael Bowens Jr, Aiyana Lynch, Khalid Richardson Elon: Tyler Small Graham: Seth Norris Liberty: Tasha Herbin