Dr. Elizabeth Wyles named Associate Dean of the College of Optometric Medicine
As UNC Pembroke prepares to launch its new Doctor of Optometry program, the university has named Dr. Elizabeth Wyles as associate dean of the College of Optometric Medicine. A nationally respected educator, clinician and leader in optometric education, Dr. Wyles brings over two decades of experience shaping the future of eye care.
Alumna Magally Ortiz-Rojas selected as UNC System Presidential Scholar
Magally Ortiz-Rojas, a recent UNC Pembroke graduate, has been selected as a presidential scholar for the UNC System's prestigious 2025鈥�2026 academic year cohort 鈥� an elite honor reserved for some of the most accomplished and promising young leaders across North Carolina's public universities.
BraveAlert System Maintenance on July 8
51吃瓜网 will be conducting routine maintenance on the BraveAlert Emergency Notification System on Friday, July 8.
Professor Ash Walker Elected to National Board for Clinical Exercise Physiology
Dr. Ash Walker, assistant professor of exercise and sport science at UNC Pembroke, has been elected treasurer and member of the Board of Directors of the Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA), a national organization affiliated with the American College of Sports Medicine.
Beloved Outdoor Drama Strike at the Wind! Ignites Spirit, Storytelling
The curtain is again rising on Strike at the Wind!, the iconic outdoor drama that tells the story of Lumbee hero Henry Berry Lowrie. As the summer season returns to the Lumbee Tribe's cultural center amphitheater, audiences can expect powerful storytelling, community collaboration and a few exciting changes 鈥� both on and off the stage.
Dr. W. Stewart Thomas appointed Dean of the Thomas College of Business and Economics
Dr. W. Stewart Thomas has been named dean of the Thomas College of Business and Economics (TCOBE) at UNC Pembroke. A veteran administrator and faculty member, Dr. Thomas has been a cornerstone of the business program since 2001 and brings a wealth of experience, vision and community connection to the role.
Brave Scholars Gain Global Insight During Summer Study Abroad in Italy
This summer, future educators from UNC Pembroke stepped beyond the classroom into a global learning experience through a week-long study abroad trip to Italy.
Thomas Tyner Awarded Prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Opportunity in France
Thomas Tyner, associate vice chancellor for Global Engagement at UNC Pembroke, has been selected for the Fulbright U.S. International Education Administrators (IEA) Program in France for the 2025-2026 academic year.
BraveAlert System Test set for June 20
51吃瓜网 will be conducting a routine test of the BraveAlert Emergency Notification System.
Retired Professor Bob Schneider named Top Scholar by ScholarGPS
Retired UNC Pembroke professor Dr. Robert (Bob) Schneider has been named a 2024 Top Scholar by ScholarGPS, a data analytics platform that analyzes global research output and ranks scholars based on productivity, impact and collaboration in specific fields.