George Earl Johnson Sworn in as Chief of Police
George Earl Johnson, a seasoned law enforcement veteran with nearly three decades of experience, was formally sworn in as the chief of police and public safety at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke during a ceremony on Thursday.
Anna Grossheim among Top 9 finalists for NCAA Woman of the Year
Anna Grossheim is a generational talent. Her remarkable athletic skills on the pitch and her success in the classroom at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke are unmatched. A seven-time All-American, both as a soccer player and a scholar, Grossheim will graduate as the most decorated player in program history.
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.
Former UNCP star River Ryan has strong Major League debut
Former UNC Pembroke standout River Ryan became the first UNCP baseball player to reach the major leagues after his contract was selected by the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday.
UNCP alumni Newsome, Lewis come full circle as student affairs professionals
UNC Pembroke’s Shelby Newsome ‘13, ’22 and Kamren Lewis ‘22 recently returned from the New Professionals Institute’s (NPI) development training conference for new student affairs professionals with a renewed sense of purpose.
Alumnae selected as Presidential Scholar
Aspen Andersson, who graduated this spring from UNC Pembroke, has been selected as a Presidential Scholar for the UNC System for the 2024-25 academic year.
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 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.
UNCP builds on strong reputation of preparing students for healthcare careers
Alexis Little was moved to tears as she read an email from the graduate admissions office at Methodist University.