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March 03

Dean of Optometric Medicine Honored with National Award

Dr. Rich Castillo, founding dean of the College of Optometric Medicine at UNC Pembroke, has been honored with the Heart of America Eye Care Congress’ (HOAECC) 2025 Vision Service Award for his outstanding dedication and service to the field of optometry.

Dr. Melissa Wrenn in the classroom
February 14

A Scholar with a Mission: Elevating Literacy from Pembroke to the World

Dr. Melissa Wrenn doesn’t just study literacy—she amplifies it. As the newly appointed Joseph B. Oxendine Distinguished Scholar at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, she is already setting the stage for big conversations.

Teaching in a business classroom
January 22

Business Program Recognized Among 2025 Best Online Programs

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke's undergraduate business program has been ranked among the country's best online degree completion programs by U.S. News & World Report. The program earned the No. 79 spot on the 2025 Best Online Programs list, released today.

UNCP's business program is ranked No. 79 on US News & World Report's 2025 Best Online Programs list
January 22

UNCP’s Business Program Recognized Among 2025 Best Online Programs

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s undergraduate business program has been ranked among the country’s best online degree completion programs by U.S. News & World Report. The program earned the No. 79 spot on the 2025 Best Online Programs list,

Lindsay Branch, a Brody scholar, is continuing her academic career at ECU's Brody School of Medicine
December 13

UNCP graduates take advantage of pathways to prestigious graduate programs

Tiana Lowry became intrigued with veterinary medicine early on. At 12, she was shadowing the head nurse at Southeastern Veterinary Clinic. There was an instant connection.

Dr. Eva Skuka
November 15

Dr. Eva Skuka appointed to Scotland Health Board of Trustees

Dr. Eva Skuka, dean of the College of Health Sciences at UNCP, was recently appointed to the Scotland Healthcare Board of Trustees.

UNCP Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings and Wake Tech President Dr. Scott Ralls shaking hands
November 14

UNC Pembroke launches guaranteed admissions program with Wake Tech

A new partnership between Wake Technical Community College and The University of North Carolina at Pembroke will ease the pathway for students seeking a four-year degree.

Jasmine Coleman of UNC Pembroke
November 08

Jasmine Coleman named among Veteran Champions of the Year in Higher Education

Jasmine Coleman, director of Academic and Military Outreach at UNC Pembroke, has been named among the 2024 Veteran Champions of the Year in Higher Education by the Military Friendly program.

UNCP and Sandhills CC at table for signing of an MoU
November 07

UNCP signs guaranteed admission partnership with Sandhills Community College

The path to completing a four-year degree just got easier for Sandhills Community College (SCC) students thanks to the launch of the BraveNation Advantage, a guaranteed direct-admission transfer program at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

The campus of UNC Pembroke with a clocktower in the background.
September 24

UNCP a top 20 public regional university in U.S. News & World Report rankings

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke is a top 20 public university in the South and ranks in the top 10 in the region for social mobility, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges Rankings.