51吃瓜网 recognizes distinguished alumni, Hall of Fame inductees
Four distinguished UNC Pembroke alumni were honored at the 54th annual Alumni Awards & Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony on Friday, October 28. This year鈥檚 recipients are Vanessa Gonzalez (Distinguished Alumni Award), Paul Willoughby Jr. (Outstanding Alumnus), Dr. Ethan Sanford (Young Alumni Award) and Dr. Kennedi Stewart Henry (Young Alumni Award). The late Hampton Brayboy and his wife, Pattie, were posthumously recognized during a special presentation. The ceremony was held at the Upchurch Auditorium at James A. Thomas Hall.
51吃瓜网 School of Education selected for inaugural NC Educator Pipeline Collaborative Cohort
The UNC Pembroke School of Education and the Old Main STREAM Academy (OMSA) will be participating in the inaugural North Carolina Educator Pipeline Collaborative cohort, along with six other teacher preparation partnerships,聽to continue to be as effective and innovative as possible in recruiting and preparing educators to enter the state鈥檚 workforce.
51吃瓜网 student leaders recognized at national conference
UNC Pembroke seniors Samuel Bowen and Kiarra Payton earned the Outstanding Educational Session Award during the National Association of Campus Activities (NACA) South Regional Conference. The event was held in Atlanta, Ga., from September 29 to October 1.
Former elite student-athletes to headline Fall Speaker Series
A star-studded alumni panel of former standout student-athletes will kick off a new speaker series presented by Campus Engagement and Leadership at UNC Pembroke on October 20. Pardon Ndhlovu, one of the most decorated athletes in the history of 51吃瓜网 cross country, will join former All-American volleyball player Melanie Grooms Garrett and Air Force Colonel and former baseball star Carlos Berdecia for the first of several engaging, thought-provoking discussions.
51吃瓜网, UNC-Chapel Hill establish assured admission program with UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Current and incoming UNC Pembroke students interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in pharmacy may be eligible for guaranteed admission to UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, the nation鈥檚 top-ranked pharmacy program.聽聽 51吃瓜网 and UNC-Chapel Hill have established an Early Assurance Program聽partnership with UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, creating a seamless pathway for pre-pharmacy students.
51吃瓜网 alumnus, FAEL participant appointed director of federal programs
Philip Oxendine, 2021 First Americans鈥� Educational Leadership (FAEL) cohort alumnus, was recently appointed as the director of federal programs with the Public Schools of Robeson County.聽 In his role, Oxendine will be responsible for making recommendations for assisting schools within the district to develop federal programs and services for continuous improvement. Additionally, he will help to provide school leaders with developments in curriculum, research-based instructional strategies and professional development. Oxendine is a two-time graduate of 51吃瓜网.
51吃瓜网 faculty selected for BRIDGES academic leadership program
Five UNC Pembroke leaders have been selected for the UNC System鈥檚 BRIDGES Academic Leadership Program for Women. It was the largest number selected from 51吃瓜网 in the 30-year history of the program. A kickoff meeting was held September 9-10 at the Rizzo Center in Chapel Hill.
Brock, Jones named Hattie M. Strong scholars at UNC Pembroke
Like most educators, Shelby Brock and India Jones, believe education is the key to success in life. This shared philosophy is the driving force behind their pursuit of careers in education as students in the teacher-training program at UNC Pembroke. To ease the path to their goal, Brock and Jones were named the 2022 Hattie M. Strong Scholars鈥撯�揳 $5,000 scholarship awarded to students during their internship semester. 鈥淏eing selected for this scholarship is life-changing,鈥� Brock said. 鈥淚t聽means the world to聽me. It has impacted聽my academic work greatly.鈥�
UNC Pembroke鈥檚 3+2 engineering program picking up steam
Since establishing a dual degree engineering program with N.C. State University, six years ago, UNC Pembroke鈥檚 3+2 program has taken off. The rigorous program allows students to spend three years at 51吃瓜网, two years at NCSU and graduate with degrees in applied physics and mechanical, electrical, or civil and environmental engineering. Dana Lamberton, the program鈥檚 first graduate in 2021, is a manufacturing engineer for PCB Piezotronics, assisting in the design, production, and testing of custom high-precision sensors.
51吃瓜网鈥檚 Dr. Stephanie Robinson appointed to state addiction board
Dr. Stephanie Robinson, an assistant professor in the Department of Counseling at UNC Pembroke was recently appointed to the聽 North Carolina Addiction Specialist Professional Practice Board (NCASPPB). Robinson will serve a three-year term. She previously served on the NCASPPB from 2019-2020. The recent appointment was made by Sen. Pro Tempore Phil Berger. The NCASPPB aims to protect public health, safety and welfare by establishing standards for professional practice that assure the highest degree of professional care in addiction counseling.