UNC Pembroke News

Moore County Schools Superintendent Tim Locklair, left, Sandhills Community College President Sandy Stewart and 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings
July 03

51³Ô¹ÏÍø, Sandhills Community College, Moore County Schools launch new teacher pipeline program

UNC Pembroke is partnering with Sandhills Community College (SCC) and Moore County Schools (MCS) to combat the teacher shortage while supporting local students pursuing careers in the classroom.

Actors stand in a circle around a woman dressed in traditional American Indian attire.
July 02

Strike at the Wind! returns to Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center for six shows

Strike at the Wind! returns this summer to the newly renovated Adolph Dial Amphitheater at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center for six shows.

July 01

Dr. Elisabeth Potts named HCAP director at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø

Dr. Elisabeth Potts has been named senior coordinator of the North Carolina Health Careers Access Program at UNC Pembroke.

Aspen Andersson
June 24

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.

Reggie Bullock and Sam Hauser
June 24

51³Ô¹ÏÍø staffers attend NASPA regional Mid-Managers Institute

A pair of administrators in the Student Affairs department at UNC Pembroke––Reggie Bullock and Sam Hauser––were selected to attend the 2024 NASPA Region III/SACSA Mid-Managers Institute (MMI).

Kelci Adams (left) and Bradlee Haskell entertain a youth
June 19

51³Ô¹ÏÍø student-athletes giving back to the local community

Drenched in sweat, Jayden Custer and Christian Grimsley sprinted up and down the Jones Center gym floor, perfecting defensive drills they have been practicing all week at a youth basketball camp at UNC Pembroke.

(left to right) Taylor Fields, Everette Strickland, Mary Parker, Mickey Hunt, Dr. Gary Mauk, John Haskins, Felicia Scott and Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings
June 07

UNC Pembroke celebrates careers of 28 staff, faculty retirees

As the longest-serving female faculty member in the Chemistry and Physics Department at UNC Pembroke, Felicia Scott was affectionately known to her students as ‘Mama.’

Students walking out of the doors of the Weinstein Health Sciences building on the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø campus
June 06

51³Ô¹ÏÍø to launch Master of Healthcare Administration program

Continuing its mission to support critical workforce needs, UNC Pembroke will launch a Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program.

(left to right) Dr. Jim Pfaendtner, NC State, Dr. Robin Gary Cummings, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Chancellor, Andy Jarvis, The Bezos Earth Fund, Dr. Rohan Shirwaiker, NC State, Dr. Andrew Steer, president/CEO of the Bezos Earth Fund, Dr. Randy Woodson, NC State Chancellor, Dr. William Aimutis NC Food Innovation Lab, Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young, USDA, Toni Bucci, Sable Fermentation, Dr. Garey Fox, NC State
June 06

51³Ô¹ÏÍø to partner with N.C. State's $30 million Bezos-backed sustainable protein research center

UNC Pembroke will play a founding role in new research initiatives for alternative proteins through a partnership with N.C. State University.

he Dance Alive National Ballet will present
May 31

GPAC announces 2024-25 Professional Artist Series

The Givens Performing Arts Center on The University of North Carolina campus at Pembroke is announcing its 2024-2025 Professional Artist Series, featuring a diverse lineup of concerts, musicals and magic shows perfect for the whole family.