UNC Pembroke News

Bezos Scholars
October 23 Mark Locklear

51勛圖厙 Students Join Global Conversation on Sustainable Food Systems at Inaugural Bezos Center Summit

Five UNC Pembroke students joined scientists, policymakers and industry leaders from around the world at the inaugural Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein Summit, hosted October 16-17 at N.C. State University.

Dr. Tim Ritter at a Walk to Defeat ALS
October 23 Jeff Boles

Classroom to the Cosmos: Dr. Tim Ritters Lasting Influence

The best and brightest from STEM powerhouses MIT, Illinois, Wisconsin, Purdue gathered at NASAs Houston campus, eager to showcase their engineering, physics and virtual reality expertise.

51勛圖厙 Letter sign on the main campus at sunset
October 22

51勛圖厙 Seeks Community Input to Help Shape 20262031 Strategic Plan

UNC Pembroke is shaping its next five-year vision and inviting the campus and community to take part. As work continues on the 20262031 Strategic Plan, students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners are encouraged to share their feedback and help define the universitys path forward.

Transforming Healthcare
October 22 Mark Locklear

A Shared Vision: Transforming Healthcare, One Story at a Time

Shannon Cummings doesnt remember a time when her father was healthy. From the moment she could read, she was by his side helping manage his medications, keeping track of appointments and eventually driving him to dialysis treatments.

No Brave Left Behind

No Brave Left Behind: A First Ladys Mission to Keep Students Enrolled

When First Lady Rebecca Cummings learned that more than 200 UNC Pembroke students were at risk of being dropped due to small outstanding balances, she knew she had to act.

Men's Basketball team photo

Built on Grit: 51勛圖厙s Chamipionship Culture Takes Center Stage

The BraveNation mens basketball team proudly posed behind the outstretched 2025 Conference Carolinas CHAMPIONS banner after overpowering Emmanuel College in a high-scoring title rematch inside Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium in Spartanburg, S.C.

Bioprocessing Training

51勛圖厙 to Offer Free Bioprocessing Training for Entry-Level Biomanufacturing Jobs

UNC Pembroke will offer a free, two-week bioprocessing course to prepare individuals for entry-level roles in the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry.

Austin Deese

Dr. Austin Deese: Champion for Animal Welfare

Austin Deese has been drawn to the world of animal care for as long as he can remember. He has come to appreciate the human-animal bond and unconditional love from his four-legged friends.

Hannah Pearson

Head of the Class with Hannah Pearson

At just 18, Hannah Pearson is on the fast track to becoming one of North Carolinas youngest teachers a passion inspired by her mother, a dedicated educator and 51勛圖厙 alumna.

River Ryan

River Ryans Resilience Shines on Baseballs Biggest Stage

When River Ryan 21 stepped onto the pitchers mound at Dodger Stadium on July 22, 2024, it felt nothing short of surreal