Historically minority-serving institutions in North Carolina launch bioprocessing training hubs
WUNC | By Brianna Atkinson Published December 28, 2023 at 11:18 AM EST Six public and private Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the state’s only Historically American Indian University (HAIU) have launched a new coalition to increase accessibility to the biopharmaceutical industry.
UNCP names Dr. Tracy Mulvaney dean of School of Education
Dr. Tracy Mulvaney, a proven leader with three decades of educational experience spanning K-12 to higher education, has been named dean of the School of Education 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 to confer honorary doctorate degree to Chagall lecturer, author Vivian R. Jacobson
Vivian R. Jacobson has dedicated more than half of her life to researching, studying and lecturing on one of the 20th century’s most revered artists — Marc Chagall.
REACH Fellows gain exposure by presenting at national conferences
Christopher Green’s passion for history and sports inspired the UNC Pembroke senior to dive deeply into minor league baseball logos.
UNCP’s Anna Grossheim – All-American soccer star, local hero
Anna Grossheim is a UNC Pembroke soccer superstar by day. Real-life superhero by night. Grossheim has been tearing up Conference Carolinas’ opponents on the pitch for the past four seasons. Off the field, she moonlights as an EMT — helping save lives. Not only is she trained in life support and cardiac care, but she is also a volunteer firefighter with the Red Springs Fire Department and a certified rescue diver.
UNCP earns accreditation for educator prep programs
The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) announced that UNC Pembroke is one of 34 providers to receive accreditation for their educator preparation programs.
UNCP’s Magally Ortiz-Rojas receives Community Impact Student Award
UNC Pembroke junior Magally Ortiz-Rojas is the recipient of the 2023 Community Impact Award by NC Campus Engagement for her commitment and contribution to civic and community engagement.
Conservation students join Nature Conservancy in collecting wiregrass seed
Students experienced hands-on learning when they assisted The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in collecting wiregrass seeds in Calloway Community Nature Park.