UNC Pembroke News

Madison Deese and Sean Musselwhite
November 09

UNCP selects first Early Assurance scholars at UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

UNC Pembroke’s Sean Musselwhite and Madison Deese are the first-ever recipients of the Early Assurance Partnership with UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, which guarantees the junior duo admission to the nation’s top-ranked pharmacy program.

Rizihery Saenz speaks during the Veterans Honor Wreath Ceremony
November 09

UNCP honors student veterans, active-duty members

Native New Yorkers, like Rizihery Saenz, will forever be impacted by 9/11. Shortly after the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil, Saenz relocated with his family to North Carolina.

Conservation Biology students and TNC staff member Sarah Hecocks (first row, wearing a hat)
November 09

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.

Armani Jones-Elliott with Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings during a recent campus event
November 07

First-gen students find success, sense of belonging at UNCP

When Armani Jones-Elliott came to UNC Pembroke as a freshman three years ago, she felt alone and overwhelmed with insecurity. Though academically gifted, Jones-Elliott doubted her abilities, which is common among first-generation college students. “As a freshman, you are scared,” she said. “But as a first-generation student, it’s on another level because you don’t have anyone with (college) experience who can advise you.”

Trustee James Lockemy (left) and Trustee Chairman Allen Jamerson on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court
October 31

UNCP Trustee, alumnus James Lockemy honored at U.S. Supreme Court

UNC Pembroke Trustee James Lockemy is the recipient of the prestigious 2023 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Fourth Circuit. Lockemy, a UNCP alumnus, was recognized during a black-tie event at the United States Supreme Court on Saturday, October 28.

October 27

ETWL Student Kayla Wingfield Discusses Her REACH Project

Kayla Wingfield is one of three English, Theatre, and World Languages students who is a fellow in the 2023-2024 cohort of REACH. Members of the ETWL Publicity Committee asked Wingfield to share how her REACH research is inspiring her, her aspirations for her project, and why she values the humanities.

Hall of Fame Awards Banquet
October 27

UNCP honors distinguished alumni, Hall of Fame inductees

The achievements of outstanding alumni and former elite student-athletes at UNC Pembroke were on full display at the 55th Annual Alumni Awards and Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony on October 27. The event was part of the university’s Homecoming Week festivities, which featured a parade, concert and throwback party.

d
October 24

UNCP announces 1887 Society Award inductees

UNC Pembroke has announced the newest 1887 Society Award inductees. They are Gabe Hall, Ranya Johnson, Cara Martin, Magally Ortiz-Rojas, Whitney Peck, Shelby Perry and Madison Schwenneker.

Alumnus Greg Bacot enhances scholarship fund with transformational $1.2 million planned gift
October 20

Alumnus Greg Bacot enhances scholarship fund with transformational $1.2 million planned gift

When Greg Bacot, a 1985 UNC Pembroke alumnus, established an endowed scholarship at the university to honor his parents in 2018, he hoped to make a positive impact on students seeking their dream of a college degree.

d
October 06

UNCP alumnus Capt. Scottie Chavis graduates from FBI Academy

UNC Pembroke alumnus Scottie Chavis has joined an elite group of the country’s law enforcement officers after graduating from the FBI National Academy.