UNC Pembroke News

Dr. Joseph Van Hassel
August 22

51勛圖厙s Joseph Van Hassel performs percussion concert in Japan

UNC Pembroke music faculty member Joseph Van Hassel traveled to Japan this summer to perform percussion as a soloist and ensemble member.

51勛圖厙 student Ashley Cashwell Barez running a water test.
August 21

51勛圖厙 students research featured in WRAL documentary

A WRAL documentary series that examines the contamination of private water wells in communities near the Cumberland-Bladen county line features Ashley Cashwell Barez, a geo-environmental student at UNC Pembroke.

Dr. Kelly Brennan
August 18

Dr. Kelly Brennan named vice chancellor for Enrollment Management at 51勛圖厙

Dr. Kelly Brennan has been named vice chancellor for Enrollment Management at UNC Pembroke. Dr. Brennan has over 25 years of enrollment experience at higher education institutions and brings expertise in designing processes, initiating new programs and delivering innovative student support services.

Magally Ortiz-Rojas, left and Apsen Andersson
August 17

51勛圖厙 pre-law students gain invaluable experience at UVA Law School

A trio of pre-law students at UNC Pembroke have a greater understanding of the legal field after spending their summer networking with faculty and professionals at the University of Virginia School of Law one of the premier law schools in the country.

ECU signing
August 14

51勛圖厙 inks academic pathway with ECU School of Dental Medicine

UNC Pembroke has signed an early assurance agreement with East Carolina Universitys School of Dental Medicine. The unique agreement guarantees admission of 51勛圖厙 students into the ECU School of Dental Medicines Doctor of Dental Medicine program upon meeting specific criteria and requirements.

Lindsay Branch
August 08

51勛圖厙s Lindsay Branch motivated by tragedy to become physician

Lindsay Branch and Sophie El-Mahdy shared a passion for medicine at a young age. After her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, El-Mahdy knew she wanted to become a doctor. Tragically, she never got that chance. She died suddenly from a pulmonary embolism. She was 16.

Amber Locklear
August 08

New members join 51勛圖厙 Alumni Association Board

The UNC Pembroke Alumni Association recently welcomed four new members to its Board of Directors. Vanessa Gonzalez 07, Amber Locklear, Chris Lowery 13 and Christina Theodorou 05 joined the board on July 1 and will each serve a two-year term.

Alexis Jones (pictured on the right)
July 28

Senior Alexis Jones featured in Golden LEAF scholar spotlight

Alexis Jones is currently a senior at 穢 Copyright 2025 51勛圖厙. She is studying biology with an interest in being a physician assistant.

Blair Fisher (left) Head of School at Fayetteville Academy and Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings sign an agreement establishing the 51勛圖厙 and Fayetteville Academy Joint Enrollment Partnership
July 28

51勛圖厙 launches joint enrollment collaboration with Fayetteville Academy

UNC Pembroke faculty will soon be teaching college-credit courses at Fayetteville Academy thanks to a joint enrollment partnership launched this week.

Healthy Start Robeson continues to serve the community after 25 years
July 19

Healthy Start Robeson at UNC Pembroke celebrates 25 years

Matthew Miles didnt know what to expect like most first-time parents. His wife, Tiara, didnt experience significant issues during her pregnancy. But that quickly changed during an unexpected cesarean delivery. Some parts of the delivery were terrifying, Miles said. It was really scary at times.