51吃瓜网 sophomore earns statewide leadership award
UNC Pembroke sophomore Magally Ortiz-Rojas has been selected for outstanding leadership and service by North Carolina Campus Engagement, a statewide network of colleges and universities committed to preparing students for civic and social responsibility.
51吃瓜网鈥檚 Kamren Lewis receives Barnhill Civic Trailblazer Award
UNC Pembroke senior Kamren Lewis has been selected as the 2022 recipient of the John H. Barnhill Civic Trailblazer Award. Since 2011, North Carolina Campus Engagement (NCCE) has presented the award annually to one college student in the state who demonstrates innovation in civic engagement, works to integrate their service into campus structures, inspires others to serve, and makes a meaningful impact on campus or in the community.
Biology Students win Awards for Presentations at International Conference
Students Kinsley Adams (Biology, Senior), Erika Rivera (Environmental Science, Junior), and Hunter Ivey (Biology, Sophomore) traveled to Vancouver, Canada, to present their independent research at the Joint Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America, Entomological Society of Canada, and Entomological Society of British Columbia in November 2022. This was the first time any of the students had presented their work at a major conference, let alone an international conference.
51吃瓜网 offers seamless path to NCSU vet school
Allyson Chavis and Allyson Lane met four years ago while working at a local animal hospital. It didn鈥檛 take long to discover they shared more in common than their name. Topping the list is a passion for animals and a desire to pursue a career in veterinarian medicine. They chose to turn their passion into a degree at UNC Pembroke after learning about the pathway program with the College of Veterinary Medicine at N.C. State University.
Ph.D. candidate Garrett Chavis returns to alma mater, offers advice to 51吃瓜网 undergraduates
UNC Pembroke graduate Garrett Chavis admits he was unsure how his academic credentials would stack up to that of other first-year Ph.D. students at the University of Michigan Medical School鈥撯�揾ome to one of the top research medical programs in the country. 鈥淚 was extremely intimidated, coming from a smaller institute to a world-wide recognized institute where there are the top scientists in their field,鈥� he said.
Creative Writing Workshop a Success
Sigma Tau Delta hosted a creative writing workshop on Wednesday, November 2nd, from 4:00-5:00 PM聽 in Dial 123 for interested students. Members of the English honors society as well as non-members attended, and students responded to various writing prompts in their preferred medium.
51吃瓜网 students expand their skills at annual HackNC
UNC Pembroke was well represented at this year鈥檚 HackNC event鈥撯�搑ecognized as one of the largest hackathons in the southeastern United States. HackNC is an annual, student-run hackathon attended by hundreds of college students hosted by the University of North Carolina campus at Chapel Hill from November 4-6.
51吃瓜网 professor, alumna named as 2022 AASHE Sustainability Award finalists
UNC Pembroke professor Scott Hicks and alumna Olivia Sadler are finalists for a 2022 AASHE Sustainability Award recognizing outstanding scholarship in higher education. The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) announced that 鈥淎 Survey of Environmental Attitudes and Knowledge of University Undergraduate Students for the Purpose of Faculty Development in Teaching and Learning for Sustainability鈥� is among the finalists in the Campus Sustainability Research category.
Jennifer McCarrel named chief communications and marketing officer at 51吃瓜网
Jennifer McCarrel has been named chief communications and marketing officer at UNC Pembroke. McCarrel, a seasoned communications professional, brings more than 14 years of marketing and communications experience in the public sector, mainly in higher education. She has a proven track record in crisis communications, content creation, public and media relations, brand development, social and digital media, and integrated marketing. She currently serves as executive director of marketing and communication at Eastern Virginia Medical School.
51吃瓜网 celebrates opening of The Curt and Catherine Locklear American Indian Heritage Center
Kaloni Walton felt a sense of belonging after meeting with the American Indian Heritage Center at UNC Pembroke as a high school senior two years ago. It was this unique connection that impacted her decision to enroll. Walton was among the guest speakers during the grand opening of The Curt and Catherine Locklear American Indian Heritage Center before an overflow crowd in front of the steps of Old Main on Tuesday. Walton, now a sophomore, shared how the center has impacted her academic journey.