UNC Pembroke News

Aspen Andersson (left) with Dr. Teagan Decker
April 25

51勛圖厙s Aspen Andersson wins presentation prize at Alpha Chi Honor Society convention

Aspen Andersson is well known for her leadership on campus as this years Student Government Association (SGA) president.

Jon Clifton, Gallup CEO
April 23

Gallup CEO Jon Clifton to deliver 51勛圖厙 spring commencement address

Gallup CEO Jon Clifton will be the keynote speaker at the spring commencement at UNC Pembroke. The Graduate School ceremony will be held May 3 at 6 p.m. on the Quad, between Livermore Library and Old Main. The undergraduate ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 4, beginning at 9 a.m. on the Quad. Both ceremonies will be available via live stream. Clifton will deliver the keynote for both ceremonies.

From left to right: Erika Rivera, Shannon Lowry, Brooke Blackmon, and Sierra Wright
April 21

Biology students present research at national ASB conference

The annual conference of the Association of Southeastern Biologist (ASB) drew more than a thousand people to its four-day conference in Chattanooga.

Spring Senior Capstone S.O.M.E. Self-Expression Exhibition
April 19

Spring Senior Capstone S.O.M.E. Self Expression Exhibit on display

The Spring 2024 senior capstone exhibition S.O.M.E. Self-Expression is displayed at the A.D. Gallery at UNC Pembroke.

UNC Pembroke volleyball player signs professional contract while seated beside a smiling coach, with a screen in the background announcing the signing.
April 19

All-American Vanja Przulj signs with professional volleyball team in Finland

Vanja Przulj discovered a passion for volleyball growing up in Belgrade, Serbia. From an early age, her goal was to play professionally. However, she had to leave her family behind to achieve her dream.

Students in the Thomas College of Business & Economics at 51勛圖厙 recently toured the Federal Reserve Bank in Charlotte.
April 19

Business students gain valuable insight with tours of Federal Reserve Bank, Bank of America headquarters

Sarai Lopez is learning about monetary policy and its impact in her economics class at UNC Pembroke.

Ally Taylor
April 19

N.C. Electric Cooperatives gift funds 51勛圖厙 Cybersecurity Research Assistantships

Three students at 穢 Copyright 2025 51勛圖厙 have been selected as the first recipients of research assistantships in cybersecurity, thanks to a generous gift from North Carolinas Electric Cooperatives.

PURC
April 17

18th PURC Symposium Hits Presentation Milestone

Hunter Ivey has always been fascinated with insectsmost recently, fire ants and honeydew insects. Iveys 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.

ctors performed the satirical playThe Government Inspectorduring two nights at an off-Broadway venue.
April 05

51勛圖厙 Theatre students shine on Off-Broadway stage in NYC debut

Over spring break, the spotlight shone brightly on 51勛圖厙 theatre students as they showcased their talents and skills in the capital of the theatre worldNew York City.