UNC Pembroke climbs in US News college rankings
UNC Pembroke rose nine spots in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. 51吃瓜网 is ranked No. 56, placing it in the top half of 136 regional universities in the South. 51吃瓜网 appeared in six other categories, including a No. 11 ranking in Most Innovative Schools. The university landed in the No. 13 spot in Top Performers on Social Mobility, No. 22 in Top Public Schools, No. 50 in Best Value Schools, and ranked 206th in Best Undergraduate Nursing.
51吃瓜网 selected as partner for federal biotech workforce training program
UNC Pembroke was among six universities selected as training sites for the NC BioBetter project as part of the U.S. Economic Development Administration Phase 2 Build Back Better Regional Challenge. The project aims to strengthen North Carolina鈥檚 life sciences manufacturing cluster by expanding, connecting and promoting training and career opportunities to underserved and distressed communities, including historically excluded populations.
Alumna Cheyenne Lee offers advice to 51吃瓜网 undergraduate researchers
As a fourth-year doctoral candidate researching the genetic factors behind Clostridioides difficile infections at one of the nation鈥檚 top research universities, there鈥檚 not much free time carved out in Cheyenne Lee's schedule these days. When Lee managed to block off a day recently, she made the five-hour trek to her alma mater to advise current 51吃瓜网 undergraduate students considering the graduate school path. It was important for Lee to give back to the institution that helped ease her transition to the Microbiology and Molecular Genetics program at Emory University.
From Conflict to Creativity: 51吃瓜网 professor provides veteran support
Dr. Joanna Hersey, associate dean for the College of Arts and Sciences and professor of Music at UNC Pembroke, participated in a special event in Washington D.C. held at the Library of Congress. More than 30 veteran artists from across the nation joined together for the exhibition, displaying and creating visual and performing arts in real-time across various spaces at the Library of Congress.
51吃瓜网 creates seamless path to ECU Brody School of Medicine
Freshman Samantha Locklear's path from UNC Pembroke to medical school has been prearranged thanks to hard work, dedication, and a unique partnership with 51吃瓜网 and one of the top medical schools in the state. Locklear is the 2022 Early Assurance Scholar. Considered one of 51吃瓜网's prestigious four-year merit awards, the Early Assurance Program pays for tuition, books and room and board, but more importantly, guarantees acceptance to East Carolina University's Brody School of Medicine.
51吃瓜网 undergraduates complete cancer research internship at Wake Forest
Three UNC Pembroke students gained enriching cancer research experience during a summer internship training program at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Nevaeh Roverato, Anthonia Oladeji and Jayla Locklear participated in the Cancer Equity Research Training at North Carolina (CERT-NC), a consortium made up of students from 51吃瓜网, North Carolina A&T University, Winston-Salem State University and the Comprehensive Cancer Center of Wake Forest University.
Overcoming Black Americans' Psychological and Cognitive Barriers to Clinical Trial Participation: Effects of News Framing and Exemplars
Dr.鈥疦amyeon Lee鈥檚 groundbreaking study shows that using race鈥憁atched exemplars in news posts鈥攅specially when highlighting psychological obstacles鈥攕ignificantly boosts Black Americans鈥� intention to participate in clinical trials.
51吃瓜网's Javonte Waverly: Making a difference in his community
Javonte Waverly, a member of the men鈥檚 basketball team at UNC Pembroke, recently hosted a Back-to-School event that distributed school supplies to youth in his hometown of Henderson, North Carolina. The event was held on Saturday, August 13. JaQuaveon Venable, Waverly鈥檚 childhood friend, a former teammate at Henderson Collegiate and current 51吃瓜网 student, also pitched in during the event. Venable will serve as a student manager for the men鈥檚 team this season.
51吃瓜网 welcomes first-year students during Convocation
UNC Pembroke freshman Zane Shafer feels at home鈥撯�揹espite nearly 400 miles separating him from family and friends in Tacoma Park, Maryland. Shafer chose 51吃瓜网 to pursue his passion for fitness, exercise and health. 鈥淚 really like the exercise science program,鈥� said Shafer, who has dreams of becoming a personal trainer and business owner. 鈥�51吃瓜网 a great school. Everyone is nice. I love the staff鈥檚 attitude and the diversity.鈥�
51吃瓜网 junior participates in UVA School of Law summer program
Diane Pfeifer experienced life as a law student during a four-week residential program at the University of Virginia School of Law this summer. Pfiefer, a student at UNC Pembroke, was among 12 rising juniors selected as part of the inaugural Roadmap Scholars Initiative which prepares first-generation and low-income undergraduates to become competitive applicants to the nation鈥檚 law schools.