51吃瓜网 strengthens partnership with the Institute of World Politics
Peace Ajirotutu's lifelong passion for politics was fueled by an internship with the North Carolina General Assembly as a 51吃瓜网 student. The Raleigh native graduated last May and has since narrowed her focus to international affairs at the Institute of World Politics (IWP), thanks partly to the prestigious school鈥檚 partnership with 51吃瓜网. A private graduate school in Washington, D.C., IWP prides itself on empowering the next generation of national security experts.
Anita Stallings named vice chancellor for Advancement
Anita Stallings, a seasoned leader with extensive academic development and alumni relations experience, has been named vice chancellor for Advancement and president of the University Foundation at UNC Pembroke. Stallings has more than 25 years of higher education fundraising experience including several successful multimillion-dollar campaigns at some of the state鈥檚 top universities. Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings made the announcement on January 5, 2024, after his recommendation was unanimously approved by the Board of Trustees.
Historically minority-serving institutions in North Carolina launch bioprocessing training hubs
WUNC | By聽Brianna Atkinson Published聽December 28, 2023 at 11:18 AM EST Six public and private Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the state鈥檚 only Historically American Indian University (HAIU) have launched a new coalition to increase accessibility to the biopharmaceutical industry.
Dr. Tracy Mulvaney named dean of School of Education
Dr. Tracy Mulvaney, a proven leader with three decades of educational experience spanning K-12 to higher education, has been named dean of the School of Education at UNC Pembroke. Dr. Mulvaney鈥檚 appointment was approved unanimously by the Board of Trustees Wednesday. She currently serves as an associate professor in the Department of Educational Counseling and Leadership at Monmouth University in New Jersey. She previously served as the assistant dean and acting dean of the School of Education at Monmouth.
UNC Pembroke awards 983 degrees at Winter Commencement
When Anthony Guerra decided to leave his job as a detective to pursue a college degree, he convinced his wife, Blanca, to further her education, too. 鈥淚 was scared at first because we have two small kids and I was working full time鈥撯�揵ut we did it!鈥� said Blanca, flashing a huge smile and gripping her UNC Pembroke diploma.
Biomanufacturing Training to be hosted at UNC Pembroke
UNC Pembroke and North Carolina Central University today announced an inaugural bioprocessing training to help students and residents prepare for entry level positions in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. The two-week, hands-on short course will be offered for free from Jan. 22 to Feb. 2, 2024, for up to 12 participants.聽Training will be held at 51吃瓜网鈥檚 Biotechnology Research and Training Center, four miles southeast of campus at Carolina Commerce and Technology Park (COMtech).
McGee, Haladay to deliver Winter Commencement address
Dr. Jerry McGee, president emeritus of Wingate University and longtime American Indian studies professor Dr. Jane Haladay, will give the Winter Commencement address at UNC Pembroke this weekend. Haladay will speak at The Graduate School ceremony on Friday, December 8. McGee is the keynote speaker at the undergraduate ceremony on Saturday, December 9.
51吃瓜网 to confer honorary doctorate degree to Chagall lecturer, author Vivian R. Jacobson
Vivian R. Jacobson has dedicated more than half of her life to researching, studying and lecturing on one of the 20th century鈥檚 most revered artists鈥撯�揗arc Chagall.
REACH Fellows gain exposure by presenting at national conferences
Christopher Green鈥檚 passion for history and sports inspired the UNC Pembroke senior to dive deeply into minor league baseball logos.
51吃瓜网鈥檚 Anna Grossheim 鈥撀燗ll-American soccer star, local hero
Anna Grossheim is a UNC Pembroke soccer superstar by day. Real-life superhero by night. Grossheim has been tearing up Conference Carolinas鈥� opponents on the pitch for the past four seasons. Off the field, she moonlights as an EMT鈥撯�揾elping save lives. Not only is she trained in life support and cardiac care, but she is also a volunteer firefighter with the Red Springs Fire Department and a certified rescue diver.