UNC Pembroke News

Ally Taylor
April 19

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.

Presenter at PURC Symposium explains research poster to attendee
April 17

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.

Ryan Anderson
April 05

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.

Students stand around an Anatomage Table
March 22

UNCP biology faculty spotlight: How to support nontraditional students in an anatomy or physiology course

In the biology department, professors Dr. Silvia Smith and Dr. Crystal Walline are focused on guiding the next generation of healthcare workers and scientists through the extensive world of anatomy and physiology.

UNCP students in the trading room at the Thomas College of Business
February 14

Thomas School of Business earns AACSB accreditation extension

The Thomas School of Business at UNC Pembroke has been granted an extension of accreditation of its undergraduate and graduate programs — a distinction obtained by less than 6% of business schools worldwide.

Visiting officers conduct a class in Criminal Justice
January 19

UNCP, Beaufort Community College inks pathway to criminal justice degree

UNC Pembroke and Beaufort County Community College (BCCC) recently signed an articulation agreement that will streamline the transition for students interested in furthering their studies in criminal justice.

Students at UNC-Pembroke work with chemistry lab equipment.
December 28

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.

Tracy Mulvaney
December 13

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.

UNCP REACH Fellow Christopher Green stands with his research presentation at UNC Pembroke
December 01

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.

Educators preparing
November 21

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.