UNC Pembroke News

Senior Capstone Exhibition Realms of Color
April 03

Spring senior capstone exhibit on display at A.D. Gallery

The Spring 2024 senior capstone exhibition Realms of Color is displayed at the A.D. Gallery through Saturday, April 6.

Family photo (left to right): Zachary, wife Blair (holding son Luke), and son Ethan
March 21

Biology alumnus Zachary Lunn doubles as park ranger and writer

Today, Zachary Lunn (class of 2016) is a Park Ranger with Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve, but his career path hasn’t been straightforward, nor is ranger the only "hat" he wears. Zachary served in the military, worked as

Joseph Begnaud (left) with winners, Genesis Garcia Aguilar, Lisbeth Santos and Cesar Medina
March 21

51³Ô¹ÏÍø announces winners of the 43rd annual Juried High School Art Exhibition

UNC Pembroke recently announced the 43rd annual Juried High School Art Exhibition winners.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø students engaged with Wake Forest University School of Medicine faculty during a campus visit
March 15

51³Ô¹ÏÍø students gain insight from Wake Forest University School of Medicine visit

Vanna Locklear plans to apply to several medical schools after completing her studies at UNC Pembroke—but only one tops her list. Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

Elijah Cobb brings the crowd to their feet with a dunk against Young Harris
March 14

51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Elijah Cobb emerges as a star after overcoming adversity

Elijah Cobb burst into tears as he hugged his coach midcourt moments after carrying his UNC Pembroke basketball team to an 82-81 overtime win in the Conference Carolinas Tournament championship.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø junior Harry Lamichhane tests a DS Drone Defender during the U.S. Department of State career showcase on February 26
February 29

U.S. Department of State brings unique career showcase to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø

A pre-law student at UNC Pembroke, Allison Jones dreamed of attending law school after graduation. However, after attending a U.S. Department of State career showcase on campus, Jones is considering the diplomatic workforce and embarking on a career as a security service leader.

Nancy Strickland Fields (left) with Lumbee Tribal Chairman John Lowery, Rick West and Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings at the Museum of the Southeast American Indian
February 27

Founding director of the National Museum of the American Indian, speaks at museum

Considered one of the most vocal students in Nancy Strickland Fields’ museum studies class––UNC Pembroke senior Angelina Henhawk––sat in stunned silence last week as Rick West was a guest lecturer. West, regarded as one of the most influential figures in Indian Country, is the founding director of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) and the current president of the Autry Museum of the American West in Los Angeles. Freshman Onyx Thorp was also admittedly starstruck.

Dr. Cliff Mensah (right) conducts a fireside chat with Brigadier General Allen Jamerson (Ret.) as part of the Distinguished Speaker Series.
February 26

51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumnus Brigadier Gen. Allen Jamerson featured in Distinguished Speaker Series

David Lewis knew Brigadier General Allen Jamerson (Ret.) was destined for greatness when they met 40 years ago as students at what was then known as Pembroke State University.

February 20

Book from the Nook celebrates first year at Museum of the Southeast American Indian

January marked one year since the 'Book from the Nook' project debuted at the Museum of the Southeast American Indian at UNC Pembroke. The 'Book from the Nook' is a Native authors series featuring Native children's books. During a Facebook live on the third Tuesday of each month, a Native author or reader shares a children's book about Native culture, history and identity. These books are fun and relate essential lessons and ideas of understanding about Native cultures.